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.
Dates: Monday, Aug. 15 - Friday, Aug. 19, 2016
An updated orientation schedule will be available by mid-July.
Orientation Schedule
This day focuses on professional considerations and what it means to be a successful law student and lawyer.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30-8:15 | Registration, Light Breakfast, Pictures (106), Building Tours Foyer |
| 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 will be assigned groups 1:00-1:15: Return to College of Law 1:15-1:50: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 Foyer |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30-9:00 | Refreshments |
| 9:00-10:15 | Introduction to Legal Analysis Rooms 103, 104 and 105 |
| 10:30-11:15 | Intentional Torts Module (1 of 3) and Demystification of the Socratic Method (Part I) Rooms 103, 104 and 105 |
| 11:20-12:00 | Intentional Torts Module (2 of 3) and Demystification of the Socratic Method (Part II) with Dean Adams Room 104 |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch Foyer |
| 1:00-2:00 | Intentional Torts (3 of 3) with Prof. Macfarlane Room 104 |
| 2:15-3:00 | Introduction to Case Reading & Briefing with Profs. Running, Beckett & McIntosh (LRW Professors) Rooms 103, 104 & 105 |
| 3:10-3:25 | Introduction to College of Law IT Services Courtroom |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30-9:00 | Refreshments |
| 9:00-10:15 | Battery Module (1 of 2) & Advanced Demystification of Socratic Method (Part 1) Rooms 103, 104 & 105 |
| 10:30-11:15 | Battery Module (2 of 2) with Prof. B. Cover Room 104 |
| 11:20-12:00 | Assault Module (1 of 1) with Prof. A. Cover Room 104 |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch Foyer |
| 1:00-2:00 | Introduction to Outlining Rooms 103, 104 & 105 |
| 2:15-3:00 | Introduction to Essay Writing Rooms 103, 104 & 105 |
| 3:15-4:00 | Trial Advocacy Instructions with Prof. Laflin Courtroom |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30-9:00 | Refreshments |
| 9:00-10:15 | IIED & Consent Module and Advanced Demystification of the Socratic Method with Prof. Beard & Dean Dodge Room 104 |
| 10:30-11:15 | Intro to Systematic Problem Solving with Director Cude Room 104 |
| 11:20-12:00 | Applied Outlining & Essay Writing with Director Luebbert Room 104 |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch with Faculty and Staff Foyer |
| 1:00-2:00 | Skills Review & Real Life Exercise Rooms 103, 104 & 105 |
| 2:15-3:00 | Real Life Exercise (continued) Rooms 103, 104 & 105 |
| 3:00-4:00 | Diversity and Human Rights Committee's Welcome Reception 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 103 & 105 |
There are four required programs per semester.
All programs are in the Courtroom from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.
Fall 2016
Monday, August 29: Achieving Academic Success
Monday, October 3: Planning Your Law School Career-The Basics
Monday, October 17: Introduction to the Career Development Office and the Pro Bono Requirement
Monday, November 7: Academic Opportunities: Emphasis Areas, Concurrent Degrees, Clinics, & Externships/Clinical Opportunities
Spring 2017
Monday, January 23: Dealing with Good News and Bad: Success in the Second Semester
Monday, February 6: Academic Planning for 2L & 3L Year – Curricular Options in Two Locations
Monday, March 6: Managing Law School Finances & Debt Load
Monday, April 10: Getting the Most Professionally Out of Your Summer and Fall