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Orientation Schedule for International LLM, SJD, and Exchange Students

The orientation schedule for the law school includes a series of events designed to familiarize new students with academic resources, faculty, and campus life.

View our Academic Calendar for additional important dates throughout the year.

Wednesday, August 14

TimeEventLocation
10 am - NoonISO Orientation for F-1 Students OnlyLisner Auditorium
1 - 2 pmStudent Arrival at Law School and Check-InKelly Lounge - Lerner Hall
(Corner of 20th & H St NW)
2 - 4 pmWelcome + Academic Req's & Course RegistrationLerner Hall 201
4 - 5 pmLaw School ToursKelly Lounge - Lerner Hall
4 - 5 pmNational Security and Cybersecurity Law AdvisingStuart Hall 201
5 - 6 pmAdditional Law School ToursKelly Lounge - Lerner Hall

Thursday, August 15

TimeEventLocation
9  - 10:30 amBilling, Health Insurance, and MoreLerner Hall 401
10:30 - 11 amCoffee Break 
11 am - NoonLaw School Accounts and TechnologyLerner Hall 401
Noon - 1 pmWelcome LunchFaculty Conference Room
1 - 2 pmInternational and Comparative Law AdvisingLerner Hall 401
1 - 2 pmLitigation and Dispute Resolution AdvisingLerner Hall 402
2 - 3 pmGeneral LLM AdvisingLerner Hall 402
3 - 4 pmBusiness and Finance Law AdvisingLerner Hall 401
3 - 4 pmEnvironmental and Energy Law Advising Lerner Hall 402
4 - 5 pmWelcome BBQStockton Patio
5 - 6 pmIntellectual Property Law AdvisingLerner Hall 402

Friday, August 16

TimeEventLocation
8:45 - 10 amLGBT+ Breakfast Reception
30th annual welcome breakfast for LGBT+ students and allies. All students are welcome to attend.		Faculty Conference Center
10 -11 amIntroduction to LLM Buergenthal Inn of CourtLerner Hall 401
11 - NoonBar Information SessionLerner Hall 401
Noon - 1 pmBoxed Lunches Available 
2 - 3 pmLLM Alumni PanelLerner Hall 401
3:15 - 4 pmSundae Fun-DayUniversity Yard

Monday, August 19

TimeEventLocation
12:05 - 1:05 pmStrategies for Academic SuccessBurns Moot Courtroom
3:45 - 4:35 pmMental Health and WellnessBurns Moot Courtroom
4 - 7 pm(University Wide) New Graduate Student Welcome Reception and Student Services FairUniversity Student Center
(3rd floor)

Courses that begin the week of August 19:

  • Contracts (all sections)
  • Torts (all sections except 21)
  • Civil Procedure (all sections except 21)
  • Constitution Law I

Tuesday, August 20

TimeEventLocation
9:30 - 10 amExchange Student Check-InTBD
10 am - NoonISO Orientation for J-1 StudentsBetts Theatre
University Student Center
3 - 3:50 pmLaw Library and Legal ResearchBurns Moot Courtroom
4 - 4:50 pmStudying and Taking the DC and NY Bar ExamBurns Moot Courtroom

Wednesday, August 21

TimeEventLocation
1 - 3 pmCase BriefingLower Lerner Room 101

Friday, August 23

TimeEventLocation
5 - 7 pmDean's Reception for Graduate Law StudentsStudent Conference Center
(2nd Floor Lisner Hall)

Monday, August 26

All remaining classes begin

Key Offices and Opening Hours

  • GWorld Card Office
    • Monday - Friday | 9 am (opens 10 am on Thursdays)
    • Location: University Student Center (USC), 800 21st St NW, Ground Floor
  • U-Pass Pickup
    • August 16 - 23 | 10 am - 3 pm | USC Room 433
    • August 26 and later: Pickup from GWorld Card Office
  • Law School IT Helpdesk
    • Monday - Friday | 8 am - Noon
    • Location: Law School, Lower Stockton Hall 101
  • International Services Office:
    • Monday - Friday | 9 am - 5 pm
    • Location: 2127 G Street NW