Orientation Schedule
Please take a moment to review the orientation schedule for important information and upcoming events. Click your assigned cohort to jump to your orientation schedule below.
Assigned Cohorts
Transfer & Visiting Students
Orientation Day 1
Wednesday, August 7
Virtual Session
Session recording is forthcoming
Orientation Day 2
Wednesday, August 14
10 am: Academic Advising Fair for Transfer Students
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
- Faculty, program directors, and administrators provide one-on-one academic advising and registration guidance.
12 pm: Transfer Meet & Greet Lunch
Tasher Great Room
- Mingle with Deans, administrators, former transfer students, and SBA representatives!
1:15 pm: SBA Programming
Tasher Great Room
- Members of the SBA, including Transfer Representatives, will hold a panel-style discussion on how to become an active member of the GW Law community.
Jay Inn (Section 21)
Orientation Day 1
Tuesday, August 13
5:30 pm: Evening Student Check-In
Tasher Great Room
6 pm: Welcome to the GW Law Community
Tasher Great Room
- Welcome remarks by Dayna Matthew, Law School Dean; Steven Schooner, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Sophia Sim, Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
6:45 pm: Bringing Your Best Self to Law School
Tasher Great Room
- Your Inn Advisor will lead a conversation on self-care and success as a law student.
Orientation Day 2
Thursday, August 15
4 pm: Dean's Welcome BBQ
University Yard
- Dean Dayna Matthew, The Dean of Students Office, and alumni welcome students to the GW Law community in a late-afternoon Welcome BBQ on the quad.
6 pm: Mock Class
Stuart 101
- Professor Alan Morrison will lead a "mock class" to help students understand the classroom environment and how to prepare for class. Please be sure to have read Roberson v. Rochester Folding Box Co. prior to this session.
7:00 pm: Community Expectations
Stuart 101
- Anthony Tiberio, Assistant Dean of Students, will present about the law school's community standards.
Orientation Day 3
Friday, August 16
6 pm: Fundamentals of Lawyering Introduction
Stuart 101
- Students will meet with their Fundamentals of Lawyering Dean's Fellows for an informational meet and greet.
Brandeis Inn (Section 15)
Orientation Day 1
Thursday, August 15
9 am: 1L Full-Time Student Check-In
Lounges, Law School First Floor
9:30 am: Welcome to the GW Law Community
Lisner Auditorium
- Welcome remarks by Dayna Matthew, Law School Dean; Steven Schooner, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Sophia Sim, Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
10:30 am: GW Law 101: Demystifying Law School
Lisner Auditorium
- Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students, will “pull the curtain back,” by providing students with candid information about what they truly need to succeed in law school. Anthony Tiberio, Assistant Dean of Students, will present about the law school's community standards.
11:30 am: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
12:30 pm: Bringing Your Best Self to Law School
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Your Inn Advisors will lead a conversation on self-care and success as a law student.
2 pm: Fundamentals of Lawyering Introduction
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students will meet with their Fundamentals of Lawyering Dean's Fellows for an informational meet and greet.
3 pm: Explore GW Law
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students can attend a Technology for Academic Success session, explore the law school via a tour, retrieve their GWorld card, visit the SBA welcome table, or explore campus on their own.
4 pm: Dean's Welcome BBQ
University Yard
- Dean Dayna Matthew, The Dean of Students Office, and alumni welcome students to the GW Law community in a late-afternoon Welcome BBQ on the quad.
Orientation Day 2
Friday, August 16
8:45 am: LGBT+ Breakfast Reception
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
- Professor Joan Schaffner hosts the 31st annual welcome breakfast for LGBT+ students and allies. All students are welcome to attend!
10 am: Mock Class
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Professor Alan Morrison will lead a "mock class" to help students understand the classroom environment and how to prepare for class. Please be sure to have read Roberson v. Rochester Folding Box Co. prior to this session.
11:15 am: Confronting Bias as a Lawyer
Lisner Auditorium
- Dean Matthew and Laurie Kohn, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, will discuss “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do” by Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt.
12:30 pm: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
1:30 pm: Small Group Discussion
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Your Dean’s Fellows will guide a discussion of Biased.
2:45 pm: Sundae Fun-day!!
University Yard
Sponsored by the George Washington Law Alumni Association (GWLAA) & GW Law Alumni Office!
- Students end formal orientation programming with an ice cream social on the quad.
Cardozo Inn (Section 14)
Orientation Day 1
Thursday, August 15
9 am: 1L Full-Time Student Check-In
Lounges, Law School First Floor
9:30 am: Welcome to the GW Law Community
Lisner Auditorium
- Welcome remarks by Dayna Matthew, Law School Dean; Steven Schooner, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Sophia Sim, Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
10:30 am: GW Law 101: Demystifying Law School
Lisner Auditorium
- Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students, will “pull the curtain back,” by providing students with candid information about what they truly need to succeed in law school. Anthony Tiberio, Assistant Dean of Students, will present about the law school's community standards.
11:30 am: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
12:30 pm: Bringing Your Best Self to Law School
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Your Inn Advisors will lead a conversation on self-care and success as a law student.
2 pm: Fundamentals of Lawyering Introduction
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students will meet with their Fundamentals of Lawyering Dean's Fellows for an informational meet and greet.
3 pm: Explore GW Law
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students can attend a Technology for Academic Success session, explore the law school via a tour, retrieve their GWorld card, visit the SBA welcome table, or explore campus on their own.
4 pm: Dean's Welcome BBQ
University Yard
- Dean Dayna Matthew, The Dean of Students Office, and alumni welcome students to the GW Law community in a late-afternoon Welcome BBQ on the quad.
- Dean Dayna Matthew, The Dean of Students Office, and alumni welcome students to the GW Law community in a late-afternoon Welcome BBQ on the quad.
Orientation Day 2
Friday, August 16
8:45 am: LGBT+ Breakfast Reception
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
- Professor Joan Schaffner hosts the 31st annual welcome breakfast for LGBT+ students and allies. All students are welcome to attend!
10 am: Mock Class
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Professor Todd Peterson will lead a "mock class" to help students understand the classroom environment and how to prepare for class. Please be sure to have read Favorite v. Miller before this session.
11:15 am: Confronting Bias as a Lawyer
Lisner Auditorium
- Dean Matthew and Laurie Kohn, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, will discuss “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do” by Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt.
12:30 pm: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
1:30 pm: Small Group Discussion
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Your Dean’s Fellows will guide a discussion of Biased.
2:45 pm: Sundae Fun-day!!
University Yard
Sponsored by the George Washington Law Alumni Association (GWLAA) & GW Law Alumni Office!
- Students end formal orientation programming with an ice cream social on the quad.
Ginsburg Inn (Section 16)
Orientation Day 1
Thursday, August 15
9 am: 1L Full-Time Student Check-In
Lounges, Law School First Floor
9:30 am: Welcome to the GW Law Community
Lisner Auditorium
- Welcome remarks by Dayna Matthew, Law School Dean; Steven Schooner, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Sophia Sim, Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
10:30 am: GW Law 101: Demystifying Law School
Lisner Auditorium
- Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students, will “pull the curtain back,” by providing students with candid information about what they truly need to succeed in law school. Anthony Tiberio, Assistant Dean of Students, will present about the law school's community standards.
11:30 am: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
12:30 pm: Bringing Your Best Self to Law School
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Your Inn Advisors will lead a conversation on self-care and success as a law student.
2 pm: Fundamentals of Lawyering Introduction
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students will meet with their Fundamentals of Lawyering Dean's Fellows for an informational meet and greet.
3 pm: Explore GW Law
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students can attend a Technology for Academic Success session, explore the law school via a tour, retrieve their GWorld card, visit the SBA welcome table, or explore campus on their own.
4 pm: Dean's Welcome BBQ
University Yard
- Dean Dayna Matthew, The Dean of Students Office, and alumni welcome students to the GW Law community in a late-afternoon Welcome BBQ on the quad.
Orientation Day 2
Friday, August 16
8:45 am: LGBT+ Breakfast Reception
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
- Professor Joan Schaffner hosts the 30th annual welcome breakfast for LGBT+ students and allies. All students are welcome to attend!
10 am: Mock Class
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Professor Brad Clark will lead a "mock class" to help students understand the classroom environment and how to prepare for class. Please be sure to have read Tickle v. Barton prior to this session.
11:15 am: Confronting Bias as a Lawyer
Lisner Auditorium
- Dean Matthew and Laurie Kohn, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, will discuss “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do” by Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt.
12:30 pm: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
1:30 pm: Small Group Discussion
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Your Dean’s Fellows will guide a discussion of Biased.
2:45 pm: Sundae Fun-day!!
University Yard
Sponsored by the George Washington Law Alumni Association (GWLAA) & GW Law Alumni Office!
- Students end formal orientation programming with an ice cream social on the quad.
Jackson Inn (Section 13)
Orientation Day 1
Thursday, August 15
9 am: 1L Full-Time Student Check-In
Lounges, Law School First Floor
9:30 am: Welcome to the GW Law Community
Lisner Auditorium
- Welcome remarks by Dayna Matthew, Law School Dean; Steven Schooner, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Sophia Sim, Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
10:30 am: GW Law 101: Demystifying Law School
Lisner Auditorium
- Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students, will “pull the curtain back,” by providing students with candid information about what they truly need to succeed in law school. Anthony Tiberio, Assistant Dean of Students, will present about the law school's community standards.
11:30 am: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
12:30 pm: Bringing Your Best Self to Law School
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Your Inn Advisors will lead a conversation on self-care and success as a law student.
2 pm: Fundamentals of Lawyering Introduction
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students will meet with their Fundamentals of Lawyering Dean's Fellows for an informational meet and greet.
3 pm: Explore GW Law
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students can attend a Technology for Academic Success session, explore the law school via a tour, retrieve their GWorld card, visit the SBA welcome table, or explore campus on their own.
4 pm: Dean's Welcome BBQ
University Yard
- Dean Dayna Matthew, The Dean of Students Office, and alumni welcome students to the GW Law community in a late-afternoon Welcome BBQ on the quad.
Orientation Day 2
Friday, August 16
8:45 am: LGBT+ Breakfast Reception
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
- Professor Joan Schaffner hosts the 30th annual welcome breakfast for LGBT+ students and allies. All students are welcome to attend!
10 am: Mock Class
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Professor Barak Richman will lead a "mock class" to help students understand the classroom environment and how to prepare for class. Please be sure to have read In Re Soper prior to this session.
11:15 am: Confronting Bias as a Lawyer
Lisner Auditorium
- Dean Matthew and Laurie Kohn, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, will discuss “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do” by Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt.
12:30 pm: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
1:30 pm: Small Group Discussion
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Your Dean’s Fellows will guide a discussion of Biased.
2:45 pm: Sundae Fun-day!!
University Yard
Sponsored by the George Washington Law Alumni Association (GWLAA) & GW Law Alumni Office!
- Students end formal orientation programming with an ice cream social on the quad.
Marshall Inn (Section 12)
Orientation Day 1
Thursday, August 15
9 am: 1L Full-Time Student Check-In
Lounges, Law School First Floor
9:30 am: Welcome to the GW Law Community
Lisner Auditorium
- Welcome remarks by Dayna Matthew, Law School Dean; Steven Schooner, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Sophia Sim, Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
10:30 am: GW Law 101: Demystifying Law School
Lisner Auditorium
- Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students, will “pull the curtain back,” by providing students with candid information about what they truly need to succeed in law school. Anthony Tiberio, Assistant Dean of Students, will present about the law school's community standards.
11:30 am: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
12:30 pm: Bringing Your Best Self to Law School
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Your Inn Advisors will lead a conversation on self-care and success as a law student.
2 pm: Fundamentals of Lawyering Introduction
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students will meet with their Fundamentals of Lawyering Dean's Fellows for an informational meet and greet.
3 pm: Explore GW Law
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students can attend a Technology for Academic Success session, explore the law school via a tour, retrieve their GWorld card, visit the SBA welcome table, or explore campus on their own.
4 pm: Dean's Welcome BBQ
University Yard
- Dean Dayna Matthew, The Dean of Students Office, and alumni welcome students to the GW Law community in a late-afternoon Welcome BBQ on the quad.
Orientation Day 2
Friday, August 16
8:45 am: LGBT+ Breakfast Reception
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
- Professor Joan Schaffner hosts the 31st annual welcome breakfast for LGBT+ students and allies. All students are welcome to attend!
10 am: Mock Class
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Professor Joan Schaffner will lead a "mock class" to help students understand the classroom environment and how to prepare for class. Please be sure to have read Gordon v Steele prior to this session.
11:15 am: Confronting Bias as a Lawyer
Lisner Auditorium
- Dean Matthew and Laurie Kohn, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, will discuss “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do” by Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt.
12:30 pm: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
1:30 pm: Small Group Discussion
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Your Dean’s Fellows will guide a discussion of Biased.
2:45 pm: Sundae Fun-day!!
University Yard
Sponsored by the George Washington Law Alumni Association (GWLAA) & GW Law Alumni Office!
- Students end formal orientation programming with an ice cream social on the quad.
O'Connor Inn (Section 11)
Orientation Day 1
Thursday, August 15
9 am: 1L Full-Time Student Check-In
Lounges, Law School First Floor
9:30 am: Welcome to the GW Law Community
Lisner Auditorium
- Welcome remarks by Dayna Matthew, Law School Dean; Steven Schooner, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Sophia Sim, Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
10:30 am: GW Law 101: Demystifying Law School
Lisner Auditorium
- Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students, will “pull the curtain back,” by providing students with candid information about what they truly need to succeed in law school. Anthony Tiberio, Assistant Dean of Students, will present about the law school's community standards.
11:30 am: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
12:30 pm: Bringing Your Best Self to Law School
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Your Inn Advisors will lead a conversation on self-care and success as a law student.
2 pm: Fundamentals of Lawyering Introduction
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students will meet with their Fundamentals of Lawyering Dean's Fellows for an informational meet and greet.
3 pm: Explore GW Law
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students can attend a Technology for Academic Success session, explore the law school via a tour, retrieve their GWorld card, visit the SBA welcome table, or explore campus on their own.
4 pm: Dean's Welcome BBQ
University Yard
- Dean Dayna Matthew, The Dean of Students Office, and alumni welcome students to the GW Law community in a late-afternoon Welcome BBQ on the quad.
Orientation Day 2
Friday, August 16
8:45 am: LGBT+ Breakfast Reception
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
- Professor Joan Schaffner hosts the 31st annual welcome breakfast for LGBT+ students and allies. All students are welcome to attend!
10 am: Mock Class
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Professor Steve Schooner will lead a "mock class" to help students understand the classroom environment and how to prepare for class. Please be sure to have read Cobaugh v. Klick prior to this session.
11:15 am: Confronting Bias as a Lawyer
Lisner Auditorium
- Dean Matthew and Laurie Kohn, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, will discuss “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do” by Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt.
12:30 pm: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
1:30 pm: Small Group Discussion
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Your Dean’s Fellows will guide a discussion of Biased.
2:45 pm: Sundae Fun-day!!
University Yard
Sponsored by the George Washington Law Alumni Association (GWLAA) & GW Law Alumni Office!
- Students end formal orientation programming with an ice cream social on the quad.