New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is held the week immediately preceding the first day of fall semester classes. Attendance is mandatory. Professional attire is required. All students must attend each day of the orientation program.

The schedule for the 2020 Orientation is:

Boise

August 14 Convocation and Professionalism Day, Portraits
August 17 Intro to Lawyering Fundamentals
August 18-21 Lawyering Fundamentals, Trial Advocacy

Moscow

August 17 Convocation and Professionalism Day, Portraits
August 18 Intro to Lawyering Fundamentals
August 18-21 Lawyering Fundamentals, Trial Advocacy

Professionalism Day focuses on what it means to be a successful law student and lawyer. The remaining days of Orientation are devoted to the Intro to Lawyering Fundamentals Class and the skills needed to succeed in law school and in practice. 

Professional attire includes appropriate dress for the courtroom that encourages the student to be confident and professional. The ABA has helpful resources on appropriate courtroom attire.