1. Where is the School of Law located on the UC Irvine campus?
The Law School and Law Library are located at 401 East Peltason Drive, in buildings at East Peltason and Campus Drive. Our location is close to The Merage School of Business, on-campus and off-campus housing, state of the art fitness amenities at the Anteater Recreation Center (ARC) and a convenient array of restaurants and shops within walking distance. Most places on campus are only a 10 minute walk away.
2. What is the UC Irvine campus like?
With a temperate climate (the year-round average temperature ranges from 67 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit) and beautiful and diverse surroundings, the University of California, Irvine is an ideal community in which to live and study. The campus itself is centered around tranquil Aldrich Park, a 19-acre botanical garden with more than 11,000 trees and shrubs.
The campus also is home to a vibrant performing arts program, a wide range of athletic facilities and teams, the Arts Plaza (a unique, outdoor gallery and performance space), and the Irvine Barclay Theatre, as well as the Bren Events Center, which provides an exciting and prestigious array of music, performance, exhibition, sporting and other public events.
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3. What kind of recreational and cultural resources are nearby?
Orange County, California is one of the world’s most iconic locations. In Southern California, you can surf in the morning and snowboard in the afternoon, and have a wide choice of cultural opportunities in the evening. The region contains 76 miles of shoreline, bounded by mountain ranges and thousands of miles of nature trails. Neighboring Newport Beach and Laguna Beach are among the most beautiful coastlines in all of California. With UC Irvine’s ideal Southern California location, students have a wealth of recreational and cultural options and venues. The Irvine Ranch Land Reserve includes 37,000 acres designated by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Natural Landmark. And from nearby Disneyland and other theme parks to the Orange County Performing Arts Center and the South Coast Repertory Center, there’s always something to do.
Money Magazine ranked UCI the No. 1 college for beach lovers for good reason, citing the “…surfing at Huntington Beach, the boardwalk and pier at Newport Beach, peace and quiet at Corona del Mar, and the glamour of Laguna Beach.”
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4. Is Irvine a safe community?
Yes! For more than ten years now, Irvine has been ranked by the FBI as one of the safest cities in America due to its very low rate of violent crime. In both 2014 and 2015, Irvine qualified as the #1 Safest City in the United States.
5. Will I need a car to get around?
No! Within a ten minute walk from the Law School you will find two grocery stores, a pharmacy, a department store, a hair salon, a nail salon, a day spa, a clothing store, a movie theatre, two coffee bars, two pizzerias, an ice cream store, a yogurt store, and over 20 restaurants and food outlets featuring American, Korean, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Indian, Vegetarian cuisines and more! Public transportation is also available to help you get around off campus. For more information about getting around without a car, please click here.