Student Organizations
UCR students pursuing careers in legal fields have come together to form a variety of organizations and groups. While participation in these groups is voluntary, student organizations are a great way to share interests and goals with others interested in similar paths. The opportunity to connect and to build a support network with others is very important for success. A database of UCR student organizations can be found at HighlanderLink.
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Highlander Mock Trial
We are a diverse group of UCR students with various interests, levels of experience, and career goals. On our team, you can be an attorney or a witness. Attorney roles are for anyone interested law, debate, or public speaking. Witness actors receive a character to personify in court- whether it be a grieving mother, a business tycoon, or the number one suspect in a murder case!
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Lawtinx Pre-Law Club
The Lawtinx Pre-Law Club was founded on the basis of offering representation and resources to the Hispanic/Latinx/Chicanx community at UC Riverside. Despite making up 18% of the United States population, Latinxs makes up 4% of the legal field; our goal is to change that. We offer representation, guidance, and community to those interested in pursuing a career in the legal field by hosting speakers and offering LSAT resources amongst other cultural and professional development events. While the emphasis is on the Latinx community, all pre-law students are welcomed!
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Legal Minds Society
We're a group of UCR students who want to expand the pre-law culture on campus. Our goal is to create a platform for pre-law students to connect and grow. We understand the challenges and opportunities in the field, and we want to make it easier for everyone to access the resources and support they need to succeed. By bringing together like-minded individuals, we can create a strong community that maximizes our resources and helps us all reach our full potential. Join us in building a powerful network of pre-law students at UCR!
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Moot Court Club
The Moot Court Club is a student-led organization dedicated to fostering skills in legal analysis, oral advocacy, and critical thinking through the simulation of appellate court proceedings. Our members engage in thought-provoking debates, analyze real-world legal issues, and compete in local and national Moot Court competitions. Through workshops, mock trials, and mentoring, we create a supportive environment where students can develop essential skills for law school, careers in law, and beyond. Open to students of all backgrounds, the club aims to empower members to advocate confidently, think critically, and lead effectively.
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National Black Law Student Association
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide community support for students who desire to obtain a deeper understanding of the legal field through various services such as mentorship opportunities with a local bar association, the opportunity to shadow practitioners of the law who encourage academic excellence, as well as to provide the essential tools needed to assist students in their advancements into the professional community. This club is not limited to those that are in pursuit of a J.D., but for everyone intrested in law and related fields.
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Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity
The purpose of this Fraternity shall be to form a strong bond uniting students and teachers of the law with members of the Bench and Bar in a fraternal fellowship designed to advance the ideals of liberty and equal justice under law; to stimulate excellence in scholarship; to inspire the virtues of compassion and courage; to foster integrity and professional competence; to promote the welfare of its members; and to encourage their moral, intellectual, and cultural advancement; so that each member may enjoy a lifetime of honorable professional and public service.
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Womxn in the Law
The purpose(s) of this organization shall be to create a supportive community and network for diverse womxn pursuing law school. Women in the Law is designed to create a safe space for minority womxn pre-law undergraduate students that aim to join the legal profession. We value teamwork, networking, and sharing resources to ensure our members are able to combat any social, sexist, or economic adversities they may face while applying to law school.