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
Tuesday, August 15
4:30 pm: Check-In
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
5pm: Welcome to the GW Law Community
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
- Welcome remarks by Dayna Matthew, Law School Dean; Sophia Sim, Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid; Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students; and Shallum Atkinson, Student Bar Association President.
6 pm: Co-Curricular Offerings at GW Law
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
- Representatives from the Records Office (Elaine Valmonte-Tomek), The Career Center, The Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics (Dean Laurie Kohn), Field Placement (Dean Keri McCoy) and Pro-Bono and Advocacy (Dean David Johnson) will discuss various opportunities for students to become engaged in the co-curricular offerings.
7 pm: Dinner
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
7:30 pm: Academic Advising and Community Expectations
Faculty Conference Center (Burns 505)
- Representatives from Dean of Students Office will speak about academic advising and community expectations.
Orientation Day 2
Wednesday, August 16
Noon: 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. Lunch will be provided.
2 pm: Getting Involved at GW Law
Lerner 401
- 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.
2:45 pm: Transfer Journal Competition Information Session
Lerner 401
Jay Inn (Section 21)
Orientation Day 1
Tuesday, August 15
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; Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students; Professor Todd Peterson; and, Shallum Atkinson, Student Bar Association President.
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.
7:45 pm: Community Expectations
Tasher Great Room
- Anthony Tiberio, Assistant Dean of Students, will present about the law school's community standards.
Orientation Day 2
Thursday, August 17
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 pm: SBA Student Panel
Stuart 101
- Members of the SBA will answer questions about life at the law school.
Orientation Day 3
Friday, August 18
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 17
8:30 am: 1L Full-Time Student Check-In
Lounges, Law School First Floor
9 am: Technology for Academic Success & Getting Around GW
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students will explore the law school, the university campus, and attend a Technology for Academic Success session.
11:50 am: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
- Students will meet with their Fundamentals of Lawyering Dean's Fellows over lunch.
1 pm: 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; Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students; Professor Todd Peterson; and, Shallum Atkinson, Student Bar Association President.
2 pm: 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.
3 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.
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 18
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 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 Carmia Caesar, Associate Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Professor Kate Weisburd will discuss “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do”.
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
- Students end formal orientation programming with an ice cream social on the quad.
Cardozo Inn (Section 14)
Orientation Day 1
Thursday, August 17
8:30 am: 1L Full-Time Student Check-In
Lounges, Law School First Floor
9 am: Technology for Academic Success & Getting Around GW
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students will explore the law school, the university campus, and attend a Technology for Academic Success session.
11:50 am: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
- Students will meet with their Fundamentals of Lawyering Dean's Fellows over lunch.
1 pm: 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; Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students; Professor Todd Peterson; and, Shallum Atkinson, Student Bar Association President.
2 pm: 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.
3 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.
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 18
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 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 Carmia Caesar, Associate Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Professor Kate Weisburd will discuss “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do”.
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
- Students end formal orientation programming with an ice-cream social on the quad.
Jackson Inn (Section 13)
Orientation Day 1
Thursday, August 17
8:30 am: 1L Full-Time Student Check-In
Lounges, Law School First Floor
9 am: Technology for Academic Success & Getting Around GW
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students will explore the law school, the university campus, and attend a Technology for Academic Success session.
11:50 am: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
- Students will meet with their Fundamentals of Lawyering Dean's Fellows over lunch.
1 pm: 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; Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students; Professor Todd Peterson; and, Shallum Atkinson, Student Bar Association President.
2 pm: 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.
3 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.
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 18
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 Carmia Caesar, Associate Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Professor Kate Weisburd will discuss “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do”.
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
- Students end formal orientation programming with an ice-cream social on the quad.
Marshall Inn (Section 12)
Orientation Day 1
Thursday, August 17
8:30 am: 1L Full-Time Student Check-In
Lounges, Law School First Floor
9 am: Technology for Academic Success & Getting Around GW
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students will explore the law school, the university campus, and attend a Technology for Academic Success session.
11:50 am: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
- Students will meet with their Fundamentals of Lawyering Dean's Fellows over lunch.
1 pm: 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; Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students; Professor Todd Peterson; and, Shallum Atkinson, Student Bar Association President.
2 pm: 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.
3 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.
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 18
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 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 Carmia Caesar, Associate Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Professor Kate Weisburd will discuss “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do”.
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
- Students end formal orientation programming with an ice-cream social on the quad.
O'Connor Inn (Section 11)
Orientation Day 1
Thursday, August 17
8:30 am: 1L Full-Time Student Check-In
Lounges, Law School First Floor
9 am: Technology for Academic Success & Getting Around GW
See Breakout Schedule for Location
- Students will explore the law school, the university campus, and attend a Technology for Academic Success session.
11:50 am: Lunch
1st Floor Lounges
- Students will meet with their Fundamentals of Lawyering Dean's Fellows over lunch.
1 pm: 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; Jason Belk, Associate Dean of Students; Professor Todd Peterson; and, Shallum Atkinson, Student Bar Association President.
2 pm: 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.
3 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.
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 18
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 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 Reading - Cobaugh v. Klick prior to this session.
11:15 am: Confronting Bias as a Lawyer
Lisner Auditorium
- Dean Carmia Caesar, Associate Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Professor Kate Weisburd will discuss “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do”.
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
- Students end formal orientation programming with an ice-cream social on the quad.