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Building A Law School From Scratch: The Creation Of UCI Law

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In this episode, we dive into the bold origins of the University of California, Irvine School of Law, the first new public law school in California in over 40 years. Past OCBA President Christina Zabat-Fran and OCBA Board Member Sean Thomas Lobb interview founding Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Judge Andrew Guilford (Ret.) as they share the inside story of how a “dream team” of faculty and community leaders reimagined legal education from the ground up. 

From navigating political hurdles to prioritizing public service, our guests reveal the grit and vision required to build a national model for innovation and impact. Tune in to discover how this transformative institution grew from a daring idea into a powerhouse that continues to redefine the legal profession.

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00:02:00Dean Chemerinsky and Judge Guilford’s introduction and background
00:05:06The vision and early push for a law school at UC Irvine
00:15:11Building the law school from the ground up and related political hurdles
00:27:03The offer, rescinded offer & reinstated offer to Dean Chemerinsky to lead UCI Law
00:33:30Designing the initial curriculum at UCI Law to be unique
00:35:26Welcoming the inaugural class in 2009 to a brand new, unaccredited law school
00:42:29Memorable early moments, including welcoming Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor
00:44:41The legacy of UCI Law and its impact on the legal landscape today

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