New Student Orientation is held the week immediately preceding the first day of fall semester classes. Attendance is mandatory. All students must attend each day of the orientation program.
Dates: Monday, August 19 - Friday, August 23, 2013
Orientation Schedule
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Monday, August 19 | Professionalism Orientation
This day focuses on professional considerations and what it means to be a lawyer.
| Time |
Event |
| 7:30–8:45 |
Registration, Pictures, Building Tours & Refreshments
Law Foyer |
| 8:45–9:15 |
Dean’s Welcome
Courtroom |
| 9:15–9:25 |
Announcements |
| 9:25–10:00 |
Professionalism Part 1: Civility & Conduct in Law School
Courtroom |
| 10:00-10:15 |
Break |
| 10:15 |
Professionalism Part 2: Workshop with Distinguished Attorneys on Legal Practice and Civility in the Profession |
| 10:15–10:45 |
Opening Session
Courtroom |
| 10:45–11:00 |
Walk to Teaching Learning Center (TLC) |
| 11:00–1:00 |
Small Group Discussions & Box Lunches
TLC |
| 1:00–1:15 |
Return to College of Law |
| 1:15–1:45 |
Concluding Session
Courtroom |
| 1:45-2:00 |
Professionalism Part 3: Honor Code Review
Courtroom |
| 2:15–4:00 |
Professionalism Part 4: Being a Cultural Competent Lawyers
Courtroom |
| 4:00–4:15 |
Honor Code Signing
Foyer |
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Tuesday, August 20 | A Foundation for Studying Law & a Successful Career
The morning focuses on building relationships with your peers. The afternoon focuses on initial skills and information about succeeding in law school.
| Time |
Event |
| 8:30–10:10 |
Getting to Know the Class of 2015
Commons |
| 10:10–10:25 |
Break |
| 10:25–11:45 |
Path to Law School Success and First Year Faculty Panel
Courtroom |
| 11:45-1:00 |
Box Lunches with Faculty Advisors |
| 1:00–1:30 |
Reading Exercise
Courtroom (Beard) |
| 1:30–2:00 |
Source of Laws
Courtroom |
| 2:15–2:30 |
Walk to Teaching Learning Center (TLC) |
| 2:30–4:00 |
Reading and Briefing Cases (4 Groups)
TLC |
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Wednesday, August 21 | Wrapping Things Up
| Time |
Event |
| 8:30–10:00 |
Mock Class
Courtroom |
| 10:00-11:00 |
Current Student Panel
Courtroom |
| 11:00-11:30 |
Trial Advocacy Participation Instructions
Courtroom |
| 11:30–12:15 |
Library Resources Activity
Law Library |
| 12:00-1:00 |
Law School Programs, Lexis Nexis, & Westlaw Fair
Foyer |
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Thursday, August 22 | Trial Advocacy Witness Preparation
| Time |
Event |
| 4:00–5:00 |
Trial Advocacy Witness Preparation
Assigned locations
Only for Trial Advocacy Witnesses |
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Friday, August 23 | Lawyering in Action — Trial Advocacy Jury Trials
| Time |
Event |
| 8:00–5:00 |
Trial Advocacy Participation
Meet at assigned locations and times |
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Continuing Orientation Programs* | Save the Dates!
* All program are required except †
Fall 2013
| Date |
Event |
| Monday, August 26, 1:30-2:20 |
Achieving Academic Success |
| Wednesday, August 28, 4:30 |
Welcome Back Picnic & Intro to Student Orgs |
| Monday, October 7, 1:30-2:20 |
Planning Your Law School Career - The Basics |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2:30-4:00 |
Introduction to the Career Development Office and the Pro Bono Requirement |
| Monday, November 4, 1:30-2:20 |
Academic Opportunities: Emphasis Areas, Concurrent Degrees, Clinics, Externships & the Boise Third Year |
Spring 2014
| Date |
Event |
| Monday, January 13, 1:30-2:20 |
Excelling During Second Semester |
| Monday, February 10, 1:30-2:20 |
1L Info Session on Boise Third Year† |
| Monday, March 4, 1:30-2:20 |
Managing Law School Finances & Debt Load |
| Wednesday, March 26, 2:30-3:20 |
Getting the Most Professionally Out of Your Summer and Fall |
Early Welcome Program
The Early Welcome Program, which takes place the week before Orientation, fosters active, collaborative learning and a skills-based approach to law studies All incoming students are invited to apply; space is limited.
Dates: Monday, August 12 - Thursday, August 15, 2013