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Welcome to the University of California, Irvine School of Law, a world-renowned law school dedicated to reshaping the legal profession with its strong commitments to wellness, respect, and justice. With views of our three law buildings, we’re standing in the center our courtyard, which is a great place for students to interact with faculty and peers between classes or relax with friends. We encourage you to explore our virtual tour and learn more about our philosophy on legal education, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our dynamic student community.
Guaranteed Housing
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Orange County is a remarkable place to call home and we are proud to guarantee on-campus housing to J.D. students who meet all eligibility requirements. Students can choose from multiple graduate and family housing communities that offer modern amenities, walking distance to the law school, and are centrally located near the coast. Living on-campus not only offers students the opportunity to take advantage of our award-winning facilities, but also allows for new personal and professional relationships with their peers to be formed.
The Academic Experience
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UCI Law delivers an incomparable classroom experience for students, with extraordinary faculty who are some of the nation’s leading scholars and teachers, representing a broad range of expertise. We embrace an interdisciplinary approach to our curriculum, where faculty and students are engaged in work at the very cutting edge of legal scholarship and legal practice. Our intimate class sizes allow professors and students to engage in intellectual and relevant conversations in a state-of-the-art environment. These discussions build meaningful connections that foster enriched learning and effective career mentoring.
An Innovative Curriculum
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We are now in the UCI Law Courtroom, which is a prominent fixture in our school and is equipped with the latest technologies being used in litigation today. The courtroom sets the stage for students to develop their professional skills through our competitions involving negotiation, moot court, mock trial, and our revered Lawyering Skills Program. The trial courtroom offers students the opportunity to develop skills that will carry them into their legal careers.
Careers & Outcomes
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Where a legal education from UCI Law can take you is limitless. From the first steps on campus during orientation to walking across the stage at graduation, our students receive an education and training that prepare them to be lawyers at the top of their profession. Through programs and services in our Career Development Office, students receive guidance from attorney advisors who conduct career counseling sessions, provide constructive feedback on application materials, facilitate connections with alumni, and assist students in making informed career decisions to enter the job market as competitive, practice-ready applicants.
A Commitment to Social Justice
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UCI Law has a deeply embedded culture of public service, instilling in students the importance of using their legal skills to help underrepresented communities and to champion social justice for all through our robust pro bono program, legal clinics and externship program. Our graduates remain committed to making the world a better place, either through pro bono service in their private practice, or as public interest attorneys. Moreover, UCI Law’s demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through the UCI Black Thriving Initiative, and a race and indigeneity curriculum graduation requirement prepare our students for a diverse and vibrant legal career.
Library
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Our law Library was created for the 21st century and supports the goal of excellence in legal education. Our constantly growing collection includes titles in a variety of formats and a legal database designed to complement UCI Libraries’ collection of academic databases. Our beautifully designed space promotes research, study, and intellectual engagement in a serene and peaceful setting. Our library is committed to principles of equal access to those with disabilities, including research assistance, services for those with physical disabilities, and services for those with print disabilities.
Student Life
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The heart of UCI Law's spirit is the coming together of each individual student to form one community, a community that is focused on caring, respect and collaboration. Our student organizations are driven by the commitment and motivation of our vibrant student body. Student organizations not only reflect the diversity of our law school, but also produce events that benefit the entire community. And while law school will be challenging at times, through the resources on our campus, we never allow a student to go through it alone. You got this and we got you.
Location Matters
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Studying law in a beautiful campus setting and amongst a vibrant legal market has its advantages. Located 10 minutes from the beach, one-hour south of Los Angeles, and one-hour north of San Diego, UCI Law is situated on the main UCI campus in Irvine, California. Among Irvine's many benefits are its pleasant year-round climate and easy access to many cultural, entertainment and outdoor attractions. In addition, Orange County and Southern California location is a vast, highly desirable and sophisticated legal market home to prestigious international law firms, regional firms, and prominent public interest organizations.
Building Our Legacy
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Since opening our doors to students in 2009, we have become one of the top, visionary law schools in the country. Our faculty are academic leaders, our students are change agents who are committed to making the world a better place, and our alumni are thriving across the globe. We hope you have enjoyed our virtual tour and caught a preview of what makes our law school special and unique. We encourage you to reach out with your questions, chat with members of our community, and apply today. The best is yet to come, and we are just getting started.
