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Official account of the University of California, Irvine School of Law. 🐜🍽💙💛

A visionary law school committed to training practice-ready lawyers.

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Congratulations to UC Irvine Law’s newest attorneys! We were thrilled to celebrate our alumni at tonight’s Winter Swearing-In Ceremony where The Honorable André Birotte Jr., Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California, officiated the attorney’s oath.
December 6, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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In a recent Law.com article examining debates over national law school accreditation, Dean Austen Parrish offers perspective on the broader implications for students, states, and the legal profession.
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Law.com | The Premier Source for Global Legal News & Analysis
Law.com delivers news, insights and resources that allow legal professionals to anticipate opportunities, adapt to change, and prepare for future success.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Prof. Ann Southworth was interviewed by journalist Johnny Harris in a new video, “How EASY it is to buy an American election,” and unpacked the legal issues around campaign finance laws.

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How EASY it is to buy an American election
YouTube video by Johnny Harris
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December 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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In a @washingtonpost.com article on the new pause on immigration applications from 19 nations, Professor @sameer-ashar.bsky.social notes that cross-checking records is already built into the "very, very narrow path" toward legal immigration.

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Trump pauses immigration applications for 19 nations on travel ban list
The nations from which all immigration applications have been put on hold include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia and Venezuela.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Dean Austen Parrish discussed the debate on the use of AI in courts and academic settings with Bloomberg Law, noting that national guidance on AI in legal settings varies widely across the country.

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Judges’ AI Blunders Spark Debate on Technology Use in Courts
When questioned by the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee over a flawed June opinion, a federal judge blamed an intern’s use of generative AI for the error and banned use of the technology in ...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Following an extensive national search, UC Irvine Law appointed Kelly Greer as the Law School’s next Assistant Dean of Admissions starting in January 2026. Greer takes over from Liam Gillen, who has served as the interim assistant dean since the beginning of the academic year.

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Kelly Greer smiles while sitting on a bench in front of leafy greenery. She is wearing a navy blazer over a white blouse. Below the photo is a graphic with the UC Irvine Law logo and the text: “UC Irvine School of Law appoints Kelly Greer as the Law School’s next Assistant Dean of Admissions starting in January 2026.”
November 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The University of California, Irvine School of Law has established the A. Lavar Taylor Endowed Tax Law Scholarship for the Graduate Tax Program through a generous $250,000 gift from A. Lavar Taylor and his wife, Lynda B. Taylor.

Learn more: news.law.uci.edu/2025/11/17/u...
November 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Below the line of the 1st page of Professor Dan Burk's last article, just published posthumously by the UC Irvine Law Review.
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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🌟 Special Edition: The latest UC Irvine Law Monthly highlights the groundbreaking scholarship of our faculty — among the most cited and respected legal scholars in the nation.

Read the special edition newsletter and explore their latest scholarship: news.law.uci.edu/uc-irvine-la...
Graphic titled “UC Irvine Law Monthly.” Below is a group photo of UC Irvine Law faculty standing on a lawn in academic regalia. Under the photo is the text “Special Edition.” The heading reads “Recent Faculty Scholarship.” The paragraph text says: “UC Irvine Law faculty are among the most cited and respected legal scholars in the nation, producing rigorous and forward-looking work that shapes both academic thought and real-world reform. Their scholarship reflects the Law School’s mission as part of a premier research university: to generate knowledge that matters — through books, articles, casebooks, policy reports, amicus briefs, and commentary that reach scholars, judges, practitioners, and the public alike.”
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Thank you to the outstanding employers who’ve connected with UC Irvine Law students through our Fall 2025 recruitment events. CDO continues to create meaningful opportunities for students to explore legal careers, and we couldn’t do it without the support of our employer partners.
November 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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UC Irvine Law’s Legal Profession class this week featured a panel on careers in small law firms and private practice, with attorneys — including two UC Irvine Law alumni — sharing insights from their professional paths.
November 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Congratulations to the outstanding UC Irvine alumni, faculty and staff who were honored at the 2025 Lauds & Laurels!

Learn more about each honoree: news.law.uci.edu/2025/11/10/u...
Three UC Irvine Law community members — Mario L. Barnes, Jiaxiao Zhang, and Patty Furukawa — stand together smiling and holding awards in front of a “Lauds & Laurels” backdrop. Text reads: “UC Irvine Law’s Faculty, Staff & Alumni Honored at 2025 Lauds & Laurels.” Text reads: “Outstanding Faculty Achievement Mario L. Barnes Chancellor’s Professor of Law” Quote: “Mario Barnes is a renowned legal scholar and educator, and he greatly enhances UC Irvine as a fabulous teacher. Deeply devoted to public education, he has contributed significantly to the success and quality of the UC Irvine School of Law. The totality of Mario’s contributions to the university and the School of Law is truly extraordinary.” — Austen Parrish, Dean and Chancellor’s Professor of Law Text reads: “Outstanding Staff Achievement Patty Furukawa ’93 Assistant Dean and CIO/COO” Quote: “Patty Furukawa’s commitment and contributions to UC Irvine over more than three decades are extraordinary, and she has been a role model to so many — both within the Law School and on campus. Patty is among the very best of all who I have been privileged to work with. The Law School would not be the school that it is without her many contributions. She is a gifted leader, who works tirelessly for UCI.” — Austen Parrish, Dean and Chancellor’s Professor of Law Text reads: “Distinguished Alumna Award Jiaxiao Zhang, J.D. ’17 Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP” Quote: “Jiaxiao Zhang embodies the highest ideals of the legal profession – intellectual excellence, professional achievement and a steadfast commitment to service. Her contributions to both the legal field and the UC Irvine Law community make her an outstanding candidate for this prestigious recognition.” — Austen Parrish, Dean and Chancellor’s Professor of Law
November 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Many thanks to Professor Adnan Zulfiqar, Associate Professor at Boston College Law School for joining us yesterday for the 2025 Mohannad and Rana Malas Lecture in Islamic Legal Studies.
November 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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The Daily Journal spotlighted UC Irvine Law’s launch of the new Center for Technology & Justice, directed by Prof. @ariezra.bsky.social. The Center will study how technology can change law and society & how law and society can change technology.

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UC Irvine Law launches Center for Technology & Justice
The Daily Journal has more journalists covering the California legal profession than any other publication.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Three first-year UC Irvine Law students reflect on the Pre-Law Outreach Program’s impact on their journey to law school.

Learn more about their journey: news.law.uci.edu/2025/11/06/p...
Graphic titled “POP Alumni Join UC Irvine Law’s J.D. Class of 2028” with the UC Irvine School of Law logo and handle @ucilaw at the top. Text notes that three first-year students reflect on the Pre-Law Outreach Program’s impact on their journey to law school. Below the text are three headshots of students: Benjamin De Guzman, Silvia Ferrer Lozano, and Yanqing Lei. Carousel graphic featuring three student quotes from UC Irvine Law POP alumni. First section shows headshot of Benjamin De Guzman next to his quote: “One day, my professor introduced the Pre-Law Outreach Program to me, which completely changed my educational trajectory.” His name and Anaheim, California are listed beneath. Second section shows headshot of Silvia Ferrer Lozano next to her quote: “POP made me believe it was possible. I didn’t think a person from my background could be an attorney — it felt like an impossible dream.” Her name and San Bernardino, California are listed beneath. Third section shows headshot of Yanqing Lei next to her quote: “I firmly believe in law as a tool for social justice and am determined to bring the silenced voices to light in our justice system.” Her name and Los Angeles, California are listed beneath. UC Irvine Law logo is at the bottom.
November 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Dean Austen Parrish is now serving as a Legal Education Editor for TaxProf Blog — a leading source for news, scholarship, & commentary on legal education & tax law for over 20 years — which is now hosted by AALS. He’ll be contributing new posts every Wednesday.

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Austen Parrish, Author at TaxProf Blog
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November 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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UC Irvine School of Law launched the new Center for Technology & Justice, a collaborative research-based institute directed by Prof. @ariezra.bsky.social studying how technology can change law and society and how law and society can change technology.

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UC Irvine School of Law @ucilaw UC Irvine School of Law Announces New Center for Technology & Justice Directed by Prof. Ari Ezra Waldman, the Center will address critical issues such as digital abuse, privacy and tech regulation. UC Irvine Law Center for Technology & Justice “My hope is that the Center generates ideas that have an impact in our community and beyond. Our goal is nothing short of developing a better way to understand and address the ways in which some technologies are doing harm to our kids, our freedom, and our democracy. Our students will work closely with faculty to change the world.” - Ari Ezra Waldman Professor of Law Faculty Director, Center for Technology & Justice UC Irvine School of Law UC Irvine Law Center for Technology & Justice “The Law School is thrilled to see Professor Waldman launch this new Center. The Law School has long been a hub for studying issues impacting law and society, as well as the changing impact of technology on law and our society. Professor Waldman’s important work will be amplified through the ambitious projects of the Center, and I’m eager to see the tremendous impact it will have.” - Austen Parrish Dean and Chancellor’s Professor of Law UC Irvine School of Law UC Irvine Law Center for Technology & Justice
November 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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UC Irvine Law has an innovative curriculum designed to prepare students for the practice of law at the highest levels of the profession.
November 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Several UC Irvine Law faculty presented at UCLA Law’s Critical Race Studies (CRS) 25th Anniversary Symposium & Celebration, “Think. Teach. Transform.” — a 3-day gathering reflecting on 25 years of CRS Program, showcasing new scholarship & looking ahead to the future of racial justice. bit.ly/3L8PzKZ
Critical Race Studies 2025 Symposium | UCLA Law
Join us a for a celebration of the 25th anniversary of UCLA Law's Critical Race Studies Program.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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UC Irvine Law is ranked No. 18 in the country for federal clerkships, and our Faculty Clerkship Committee, including former clerks Profs. Rachel Croskery-Roberts, Dalié Jiménez, Christopher Leslie, Ann Southworth, and CDO's John Arden, hosted an information session for our students.
October 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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National Pro Bono Week reminds us that law has the power to transform lives. 💙

At UC Irvine Law, that mission is woven into everything we do.
Seven UC Irvine Law students hold a banner reading “Lawyers Rebuilding Lives” at the Mississippi Center for Justice. The graphic notes UC Irvine Law’s 170,000+ pro bono hours since 2009, 90% student participation, and 100+ projects per semester.
October 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Read the latest UC Irvine Law Faculty Roundup, featuring recent speaking engagements from Profs. Sameer Ashar, Joshua Blank, Andrew Gold, Annie Lai, Trevor Reed, Ji Seon Song and more.

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Graphic reads: UC Irvine Law Faculty Roundup
October 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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UC Irvine School of Law was ranked by The National Jurist (preLaw Magazine) as one of the "Top Law Schools for Tax Law," earning an A grade on this year’s Tax Law Honor Roll. 🎉

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Graphic showing UC Irvine Law named a Top Law School for Tax Law with an “A” Grade on the 2025 Tax Law Honor Roll by The National Jurist/preLaw Magazine.
October 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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UC Irvine Law Professor Shauhin Talesh will discuss his new book, “Insuring Cyberinsecurity: Insurance Companies as Symbolic Regulators,” at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social’s Center for the Study of Law & Society Speaker Series on Monday, October 27.

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Book cover: Insuring Cyberinsecurity: Insurance Companies as Symbolic Regulators
October 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Today I wrote in @lpeblog.bsky.social with Amna Akbar & @sameer-ashar.bsky.social about how legal scholars & teachers might act in solidarity with movements in this moment, in the face of fascism: lpeproject.org/blog/movemen...
Movement Law Under Fascism
As fascist tendencies intensify across the United States, social movements continue to organize against the forces of state repression. Legal scholars must stand with these movements…
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October 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM