A wonderful start to the UCI Law in NYC summer 2021 program, featuring bagels and good company in Central Park. Learn more about the program and check out upcoming events this summer on the UCI Law in NYC website: law.uci.edu/nyc (link in bio) #UCILawinNYC #UCILaw #UCIrvine #lawschool 
Ike Nnadi, UCI Law ‘20, Strategic Initiatives Project Manager for Kraft Sports and Entertainment, had this to say about the Rap On Trial Practice Guide: “The practice of admitting rap lyrics against defendants is highly prejudicial and is increasingly being used to strip defendants of their rights to a fair trial and an impartial jury. It has already led to countless black and brown artists being imprisoned by their own art. This Rap On Trial Practice Guide can make a significant impact in curtailing this tactic as it arms defense attorneys with strategies and insights that have successfully defended against this abusive prosecutorial tactic.” #RapOnTrial 
Today, UCI Law and Criminology experts released Rap on Trial: A Legal Guide for Attorneys, to help protect artists from having their lyrics used against them in court. Law students in the IPAT Clinic worked on the guide for over two years. #RapOnTrial 
UCI Law Alumni Profile: Crystal Adams ’15 “As a biracial Black woman, my passion for civil rights and equity started at a young age,” said Crystal Adams, Attorney at the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) and 2015 UCI Law graduate. As a child, Crystal learned about discrimination and bigotry – her family broke barriers at the height of segregation in Mississippi, which inspired her to further civil rights in her own career. Based in NCYL’s Washington, D.C. office, she litigates systemic lawsuits that advance the rights of young people across the country. For example, she is currently advocating for the humane and dignified treatment of all youth in federal immigration custody. She also manages NCYL’s year-round internship program and enjoys recruiting and mentoring UCI Law students who contribute to NCYL’s work. “What I loved about my college experience is that it provided a very student-centered experience. Students felt and were empowered – we were able to invest in and create the environment we wanted. When I got to ASW at UCI Law, I was sold. It offered so much of what I loved about my college: a student-driven community where everyone knew each other. Within the first few minutes of stepping onto the UCI Law campus, I was enveloped in a genuinely warm welcome. As I spoke to the current students and professors, I realized that the community did not feel competitive or toxic like I had heard about other law schools – everyone was supportive of my end goal of working in D.C. I knew that I could intern in D.C. and also spend a semester there through the UCDC program. UCI Law drove home everything I was looking for in a law school.” (Link in bio) #UCILaw #UCIrvine #UCILawAlumni #lawschool #UCIAlumni 
Registration is now open for UCI Law’s 11th Annual Supreme Court Term in Review, sponsored by @lawworks.us and @TorkLaw. Featuring Emily Bazelon, Erwin Chemerinsky, Paul Clement, Stephen Lee and Melissa Murray. Moderated by Rick Hasen. (Link in bio) 
UCI Law students are changing the world through their pro bono service and leadership. UCI Law J.D. students contributed more than 15,000 hours during the 2020-21 academic year. Since we opened our doors in 2009, 93 percent of UCI Law J.D. students have participated in pro bono activities, contributing a total of 123,787 hours of pro bono. #probono #lawschool #UCILaw #UCIrvine #publicservice 
Congratulations to our UCI Law 2021 Pro Bono Award recipients! UCI Law Independent Spirit Award recipients Sarah Kahn, Avery Kunstler, and Michaela Posner share their favorite pro bono moments: “My favorite pro bono moment was working with people living in OC jails to fight retaliation and abuse.” – Sarah Kahn “My favorite pro bono moment was helping clients in my community with court documents that will change their life. TLAC has the best co-student leaders, student volunteers, & attorneys/mentors. Pro bono was my favorite part of law school.” – Avery Kunstler “My favorite pro bono moment was representing a vulnerable worker before the CA Labor Commissioner and winning an award of $7,300 in unpaid wages (plus interest!)” – Michaela Posner A full list of pro bono award winners is available on our website (link in bio). #probono #lawschool #UCILaw #UCIrvine #publicservice 
Congratulations, UCI Law Class of 2021! This year we celebrate the law school’s 10th J.D. class, fourth LL.M. class, and second Graduate Tax Program class. You did it! #UCILaw2021 
Congratulations, UCI Law Class of 2021! You did it! 🎉 #UCILaw2021 #UCILawGrad 
Congratulations to UCI Law Class of 2021! ☀️ #UCILaw2021 
Congratulations, UCI Law Class of 2021! Join us Tomorrow, May 8 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific for UCI Law’s Virtual Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony will feature remarks by Rep. Katie Porter, Prof. Swethaa S. Ballakrishnen, Dean L. Song Richardson, Chancellor Howard Gillman, and graduates Jamison Whiting, Claire Anderson and Youjia Xie. #UCILaw2021 (Details and Livestream link in bio) Pictured: Timothy Duong, Anna Hales, Kaitlin Pang and Patrick Hall 
UCI Law is pleased to announce the creation of the Newmeyer Dillion Diversity Scholarship. The $100,000 endowed scholarship -- generously funded by the law firm Newmeyer Dillion -- will allow UCI Law to further its commitment to diversity. Because of a unique matching program offered by UCI, Newmeyer Dillion’s $100,000 gift will also qualify for a one-to-one match, doubling its impact. “We are grateful for Newmeyer Dillion’s important and generous gift,” said L. Song Richardson, Dean and Chancellor’s Professor of Law at UCI Law. “The firm’s scholarship will enable UCI Law to expand its comprehensive commitment to fostering social and economic diversity within the legal profession, now and in the future.” (Link in bio) #ucilaw #ucirvine #lawschool