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UCI Law Student Newsletter January 31, 2025
New Announcements and Deadlines

Live Scan Fingerprinting: February 6 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm in MPAA 210
See 1/24 email from Dean Kyle Jones for details. 

Second CalFresh Winter Enrollment Party – Thursday, February 27th, 9am - 4pm, Student Center, Doheny Beach Room A
Registration Now Open. CalFresh Enrollment Parties are single-day events where students can submit their CalFresh application AND complete their interview on the same day. Students can have their CalFresh application processed within ONE DAY and are able to use their benefits quicker than the typical 30-day processing time.
Appointments are required for this special event! Registration Link: https://cglink.me/2eo/s82781 If you have questions, email calfresh@uci.edu.

California International Arbitration Week 2025 - March 10-13, 2025 - Los Angeles and/or online:  CIAW 2025 provides an opportunity for California legal academics and students to interact with California legal professionals,  international arbitration institutions, and international practitioners. Scholars interested in international dispute resolution are encouraged to attend. Full program details and registration information can be found here: -- 2025 California International Arbitration Week - California Lawyers Association.

Immigrant Legal Services.  Please refer to the information in this Know Your Rights guide provided by UCOP. Copies have been posted on the student bulletin boards within the Law School. If you are seeking advice about personal immigration issues or enforcement, please reach out to Immigrant Legal Services (ILS) attorney, Elda S. Rosales, who can be reached by email Monday-Friday at elda.ucimm@law.ucdavis.edu. Individuals should copy Karia (karia.ucimm@law.ucdavis.edu) and Vivek (vivek.ucimm@law.ucdavis.edu) (ILS Manager for Southern CA) on any communications. Emails to ILS should include the impacted individual’s full name, DOB, contact information, and a brief summary of their immigration history (e.g.:  “Peter Doe is a UCI student/staff who was detained in Menifee, CA on 01/20/2025. He is undocumented and is being held in an Orange County facility.”).  For weekends/after-hours needs, individuals should contact Vivek (vivek.ucimm@law.ucdavis.edu) (ILS Manager for Southern CA) and Aidin (aidin.ucimm@law.ucdavis.edu) (ILS Executive Director), and copy Elda (elda.ucimm@law.ucdavis.edu). The ILS team can provide students and staff and/or their families specific advice about their circumstances in a privileged environment.

 

Announcement Reminders

Requesting Graded Exams: See 1/10 email from Registrar Tera Holmes for details on how to request your graded exam from Fall 2024.

Virtual Job Interviews: Restart your computer to prevent issues with audio or video during a virtual interview.

1Ls: ASP 1L Skills Development Workshop SeriesSee Canvas page for all workshops.

1Ls: American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education Survey: The Council of the Section of Legal Education and the Admissions to the Bar of the ABA would like to understand the composition of UCI Law's student body and of first-year law students nationally to enforce its standards and to provide accurate consumer information. Click here to take the 5-minute survey. The deadline is extended to February 14.

Deborah Newquist and Joe DiMento Law Scholarship: For any law student in good academic standing, this scholarship considers both financial need and demonstrated interest in any of the following areas: international law and environmental law. All fields will be weighed equally in the selection process. One-time award of up to $5,000. See 1/23 email from Nasreen Zia for application link.  Apply by Wednesday, February 12 at 4:00pm.

3Ls: Carrie Menkel-Meadow and Robert Meadow Public Interest Scholarship: Students who intend to pursue a career in public interest law upon graduation and are in good academic standing are welcome to apply to win a one-time award of up to $10,000. See 1/23 email from Nasreen Zia for application link. Apply by Wednesday, February 12 at 4:00pm.

3Ls: Edward Medina Law Scholarship: In memory of UCI Law student Edward Medina, who passed away in 2024. Students in good academic standing, and who demonstrate a commitment to serving the Latinx community, are welcome to apply to win a one-time award of up to $5,000. See 1/23 email from Nasreen Zia for application link. Apply by Wednesday, February 12 at 4:00pm.

 

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This Week

Monday, February 3

Tuesday, February 4

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Edu 1111
5:00pm to 6:00pm 
Virtual

Wednesday, February 5

9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual
11:30am to 1:30pm
Law 1121
12:00pm to 1:00pm 
Greenberg Traurig: Lunch & Learn at UCI Law
Edu 1131
12:00pm to 1:00pm
MPAA 420
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law 3750
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law 3600
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law Courtyard
3:00pm to 3:45pm 
Virtual
5:30pm to 7:30pm 
MLG Attorneys at Law, 600 Anton Blvd., Suite 1200, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
6:30pm to 8:30pm 
Local Venue - Will be provided by the firm 

Thursday, February 6

Friday, February 7

Saturday, February 8

8:00am to 5:00pm
Edu 1111
Next Week

Monday, February 10

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law 3750
12:00pm to 1:00pm 
Edu 1111

Tuesday, February 11

12:00pm to 1:00pm
MPAA 430
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law 3750
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law 3600
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Fenwick & West, 730 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Edu 1131

Wednesday, February 12

9:00am to 10:00am 
Virtual
10:00am to 11:00am
Online Event
12:00pm to 1:00pm 
Virtual
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law Courtyard
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law Courtyard
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Edu 1131
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law Courtyard
12:00pm to 1:00pm
MPAA 420
5:00pm to 8:00pm 
400 South Hope Street, 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Online Event

Thursday, February 13

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law Courtyard
12:00pm to 1:00pm 
Edu 1111
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law Courtyard
5:00pm to 6:00pm
Division of Continuing Education, Yosemite Room
5:30pm to 7:30pm 
515 South Flower Street, 25th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Friday, February 14