STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

Mission Statement:

The Student Bar Association of Irvine University College of Law is committed to supporting a quality learning experience throughout the Juris Doctor curriculum. We focus on being the student communications center, enriching your professional learning experience. Our IssueSpot Blog and group meetings promote camaraderie, raising issues, and proactive discussion. The SBA is your advocate as you develop the professional skill set requisite to a successful career in law.

Monthy Program:

Student input has created a first priority of preparation for FYLSX, the state Bar first-year law student examination. Our monthly educational support activities and programs help facilitate “exam-ready” skill development in issue spotting, rules of law, application of fact patterns, insightful argument and conclusion (IRAC), and collaborative MBE multi-state question learning. Outside speakers and faculty present their expertise and insights to FYLSX preparation.

Analytic and Writing Skills Development:

The SBA serves the student body as the forum for ongoing continuity of Dean Trent’s Introductory Program during first-year student orientation, through FYLSX study to the Legal Writing course and ramp up to the FYLSX exam.