We hope this message finds you well. We are writing with some information we think might be helpful as orientation approaches. Please see the orientation 2020 web page for previous messages as well as upcoming events.
Although GW has transitioned to an online environment for the fall, we are still planning small, in-person gatherings for those in the D.C. area as well as virtual opportunities to engage your classmates. The SBA and other student organizations are planning activities ranging from walking tours of D.C. monuments to virtual yoga classes. Current students have been planning these small events. A full schedule and sign-ups are forthcoming.
STUDENT LIFE
SBA Student Mentor Program – The Student Bar Association (SBA) has recruited second and third-years students eager to impart wisdom about navigating the law school. If you would like to be paired with an SBA mentor, please complete this form. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with seasoned members of the community.
Student Organizations – GW Law has a vibrant and active student organization community and they plan to remain active, even in a virtual environment. If you are interested in getting more information from any of these organizations, please complete this form. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with seasoned members of the community.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Academic Calendar – The 2020-21 academic calendar for the law school can be found here. You might have received a message from the University Provost regarding updates to the academic calendar. That message relates to the undergraduate calendar. The law school calendar remains unchanged.
Inns of Court – Each 1L is assigned to one of six Inns of Court, named after former Supreme Court Justices, and take all 1L classes with their Inn. Their Inn remains their community for the next few years. You will receive your Inn assignment by Friday, August 7, 2020. Once assigned, you will also know your course schedule, corresponding professors, and book lists. Except for Jay Inn (reserved for our evening students) and Brandeis Inn, students are randomly assigned to Inns.
Brandeis Inn -Students may request placement in Brandeis Inn. You will find information on the admitted student portal about this section, including the thoughts of a couple of recent alums on their experience in the Brandeis Inn. Members of the Brandeis Inn of Court will have courses Monday-Thursday, between the hours of Noon and 9 p.m. EST. This Inn might be especially appealing to students who will be on the west coast. If you would like to be placed in the Brandeis Inn, please complete this Brandeis Request Form. Brandeis Inn assignments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some students who have not requested Brandeis may nevertheless be randomly assigned to that Inn.
ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY
Law School Email – If you have not done so, please claim your GW NetID and select a password. Once you do that, a university email (NetID
gwu [dot] edu (NetID[at]gwu[dot]edu)) will be generated along with a law school email address (NetIDlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (NetID[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)). Please claim your GW NetID no later than Tuesday, August 4 as we will begin emailing you at your @law.gwu.edu account next week. If you are having difficulty with this, please contact LawITlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (LawIT[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu).
Laptop Computer Requirements – All students are expected to have a laptop computer that meets the following specifications for Exam4, the exam software used to administer exams. Specifications can be found here. For questions about this, please contact LawITlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (LawIT[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu).
Finally, if you haven’t submitted your resume, please do so here. We use this information to help the faculty get a better sense of the 1L class.
We look forward to your virtual arrival! Please let us know if you have any questions.
The Dean of Students Office
The George Washington University Law School
202-994-8320
deanofstudentslaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (deanofstudents[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)