The University of California, Irvine School of Law and the Korea Law Center announce the launch of the Korea Law Center Scholars Program. The pioneering, first-of-its-kind scholarship initiative is designed to attract exceptional students who are passionate about exploring legal issues facing the Korean American community and who wish to give back and make a difference in their communities.
The program will be hosted by UC Irvine School of Law and the Korea Law Center in collaboration with program partners, including the Orange County Korean American Bar Association (OCKABA), leaders in the Korean American community, and the local judiciary.
UC Irvine School of Law — with the Korea Law Center; world-leading faculty, staff, alumni, visiting scholars, and research fellows with deep connections to the Korean and Korean American communities; and the support of the Irvine, Orange County, and Southern California legal, business, and philanthropic communities — has become the premier place in the world for scholars interested in the intersection of U.S. and Korean law, culture, and society. UC Irvine Law’s engagements with the Korean legal community — including forging one-of-a-kind partnership initiatives with top law schools in Korea and sending delegations to South Korea — underscore the Law School’s reputation as an intellectual powerhouse with tremendous support and opportunities for Korean lawyers and scholars.
The Korea Law Center Scholars Program builds on that strength by offering a unique, innovative opportunity for students to engage with issues impacting the Korean American community and U.S.-Korean relations.
“The Korea Law Center Scholars Program is designed to empower a group of talented students with significant opportunities for mentorship, international exposure, and hands-on legal research,” said Dean and Chancellor’s Professor of Law Austen Parrish. “Investing in these future leaders not only reinforces our commitment to academic excellence but also strengthens the vital ties between U.S. and Korean communities. We look forward to witnessing the impact our scholars will undoubtedly have on their communities and beyond.”
“From the outset, our students have been the most important stakeholders of the Korea Law Center. We are very excited to launch this program which will attract to our law school exceptional students whose talents and vision align with the mission of the Korea Law Center,” said Faculty Director and Professor of Law Sung Eun (Summer) Kim. “The Korea Law Center just celebrated its 15th anniversary, and we look forward to inviting a new generation of students to co-build with us the next brilliant chapter of the Korea Law Center.”
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