New Student Orientation
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.
- Moscow: Monday, Aug. 14 - Friday, Aug. 18, 2017
- Boise: Tuesday, Aug. 15 - Friday, Aug. 18, 2017
Orientation Schedule - Moscow Location
This day focuses on professional considerations and what it means to be a successful law student and lawyer.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00-8:00 | Registration, Light Breakfast, Individual Pictures, Tours Foyer |
| 8:00-8:15 | Group Photo Front Steps |
| 8:15-9:00 | Convocation Courtroom |
| 9:10-10:15 | Professionalism Part 1: Inclusion Workshop Courtroom |
| 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: Pick up Box Lunches Foyer 11:00-1:00: Small Group Discussions with Mentors See Group Assign. 1:00-1:45:Concluding Session Courtroom |
| 2:00-2:30 | Professionalism Part 3: Honor Code Review with Dean Adams Courtroom |
| 2:30-3:00 | Signing of the Honor Code Foyer |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 | Refreshments Foyer |
| 9:00-12:00 | Lawyering Fundamentals Class Rooms 103 & 105 |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch Student Lounge |
| 1:00-4:00 | Lawyering Fundamentals Class Rooms 103 & 105 |
| 4:00-4:15 | Introduction to IT Room 103 |
| 4:15-5:15 | Diversity Groups Reception Foyer |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 | Refreshments Foyer |
| 9:00-12:00 | Lawyering Fundamentals Class Rooms 103 & 105 |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch Student Lounge |
| 1:00-4:00 | Lawyering Fundamentals Class Rooms 103 & 105 |
| 4:00-4:20 | Trial Ad Room 103 |
| 4:20-5:20 | Getting to Know the Class of 2020 Foyer |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 | Refreshments Foyer |
| 9:00-12:00 | Lawyering Fundamentals Class Rooms 103 & 105 |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch with Panel of Current Students Student Lounge |
| 1:00-4:00 | Lawyering Fundamentals Class Rooms 103 & 105 |
| 4:15-5:15 | Reception with Student Org Leaders Foyer |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00-5:00 | Trial Advocacy Participation Meet at assigned locations and times. |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:30-3:30 | Lawyering Fundamentals Final Exam Rooms 104 & 105 |
Required Continuing Orientation Programs (COP)
All programs are from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m., Meard Law Building
Fall 2017
Monday, August 29: Achieving Academic Success
Monday, October 2: Planning Your Law School Career-The Basics
Monday, October 23: Introduction to the Career Development Office and the Pro Bono Requirement
Monday, October 30: MAXimizing Your Financial Future: Sound Financial Habits
Monday, November 13: Academic Opportunities: Emphasis Areas, Concurrent Degrees, Clinics, & Externships/Clinical Opportunities
Spring 2018
Monday, January 22: Dealing with Good News and Bad: Success in the Second Semester
Monday, February 5: Academic Planning for 2L & 3L Year – Curricular Options in Two Locations
Monday, March 26: MAXimizing Your Financial Future: The Importance of Credit
Monday, April 9: Getting the Most Professionally Out of Your Summer and Fall
Orientation Schedule - Boise Location
This day focuses on professional considerations and what it means to be a successful law student and lawyer.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00-8:00 | Registration, Light Breakfast, Individual Pictures, Tours First Floor Foyer |
| 8:00-8:15 | Group Photo Front Steps |
| 8:15-9:00 | Convocation Idaho Supreme Court Courtroom |
| 9:10-10:15 | Professionalism Part 1: Inclusion Workshop Courtroom |
| 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: Pick up Box Lunches ILJLC Foyer 11:00-1:00: Small Group Discussions with Mentors See Group Assign. 1:00-1:45: Concluding Session Courtroom |
| 2:00-2:30 | Professionalism Part 3: Honor Code with Dean Adams Courtroom |
| 2:30-3:00 | Signing of the Honor Code Third Floor Foyer |
| 3:00-4:00 | Getting to Know the Class of 2020 ILJLC 325 |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30-9:00 | Refreshments |
| 9:00-12:00 | Lawyering Fundamentals Class Rooms 313 |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch Third Floor Foyer & Room 325 |
| 1:00-4:00 | Lawyering Fundamentals Class Room 313 |
| 4:00-4:15 | Introduction to IT Room 313 |
| 4:15-5:15 | Diversity Groups Reception Third Floor Foyer & Room 325 |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 | Refreshments Third Floor Foyer |
| 9:00-12:00 | Lawyering Fundamentals Class Room 313 |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch Third Floor Foyer & Room 325 |
| 1:00-4:00 | Lawyering Fundamentals Class Room 313 |
| 4:15-5:00 | Reception with Student Org Leaders Third Floor Foyer & Room 325 |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 | Refreshements Third Floor Foyer |
| 9:00-12:00 | Lawyering Fundamentals Class Room 313 |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch with Panel of Current Students Third Floor Foyer & Room 325 |
| 1:00-4:00 | Lawyering Fundamentals Class Room 313 |
Required Continuing Orientation Programs (COP)
All programs are from 2:30 to 3:20 p.m., ILJLC
Fall 2017
Monday, August 28: Achieving Academic Success
Monday, October 2: Planning Your Law School Career-The Basics
Monday, October 16: Introduction to the Career Development Office and the Pro Bono Requirement
Monday, October 23: MAXimizing Your Financial Future: Sound Financial Habits
Monday, November 7: Academic Opportunities: Emphasis Areas, Concurrent Degrees, Clinics, & Externships/Clinical Opportunities
Spring 2018
Monday, January 23: Dealing with Good News and Bad: Success in the Second Semester
Monday, February 5: Academic Planning for 2L & 3L Year – Curricular Options in Two Locations
Monday, March 5: MAXimizing Your Financial Future: The Importance of Credit
Monday, April 9: Getting the Most Professionally Out of Your Summer and Fall