Some hold faulty beliefs predicated on the notion that UC Irvine, due to its infancy, is not well-established. In the first available year, the law school ranked number thirty in the national rankings. However, these rankings exemplify how quickly the university could establish an accredited law school and garner an esteemed reputation among their peers in relation to other schools with a much longer history. …show more content…
The atmosphere and class size allows a connection between student and teacher and students with other students. There is a vast difference in being one in a group of a few hundred and one in a group of a thousand and I feel that the tight-knit nature of the UC Irvine community will ensure a fruitful and enriching experience during and after law school. My experience as a first generation American born to Iraqi immigrants enables me to provide a unique voice to classes and the community. I intend to stay in Southern California for law school and through future law practice. Ever since I heard the aims of the law school, I felt that the school fits myself greater than other schools. Being an underdog has been a strength of mine and felt I've thrived in those situations. This law school resides near two well-regarded law schools and joined a UC system filled with highly regarded established law schools, yet has made their mark as one of the top law schools in a brief time despite