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Orientation

 

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 13

TimeEventLocation
10 – 10:30 amStudent Arrival at Law School & Check-InKelly Lounge – Lerner Hall
(Corner of 20th and H St NW)
10:30 am – NoonWelcome + Academic Req’s & Course RegistrationMoot Court (Lerner 101)
Noon – 1 pmLunch (Boxed Lunches)Kelly Lounge
1 – 2 pmBilling, Health Insurance, and MoreLerner 201
2 – 3 pmIntroduction to LLM Buergenthal Inn of CourtLerner 201
3 - 5 pmDrop-In Advising & Exchange Student Check-InSoft Lounge

Thursday, August 14

TimeEventLocation
9  - 10 amBar Information SessionLerner Hall 401
10 - 11 amBusiness and Finance Law Academic Advising SessionLerner Hall 401
10  - 11 amEnergy & Environmental Law Academic Advising SessionLerner Hall 402
11 am – NoonNational Security CY & FR Academic Advising SessionLerner Hall 401
11 am – NoonAnimal Law Academic AdvisingLerner Hall 402
Noon - 1 pmLunch (Boxed Lunches) 
1 - 2 pmInternational and Comparative Law Academic AdvisingLerner Hall 401
1 - 2 pmPrivacy and Technology Law Academic AdvisingLerner Hall 402
2 - 3 pmGeneral LLM Academic AdvisingLerner Hall 401
3 - 4 pmIntellectual Property Academic Advising SessionLerner Hall 402
4 - 6 pmWelcome BBQUniversity Yard

Friday, August 15

TimeEventLocation
8:30 - 9:45 amLGBT+ Breakfast Reception
30th annual welcome breakfast for LGBT+ students and allies. All students are welcome to attend.		Faculty Conference Center
(5th Floor Burns Law Library)
10 -11 amLaw School Accounts and TechnologyLerner Hall 401
11 - NoonLLM Alumni PanelLerner Hall 401
3 - 4:15 pmSundae Fun-DayUniversity Yard

Monday, August 18

TimeEventLocation
12:05 - 1:05 pmStrategies for Academic SuccessBurns Moot Courtroom
1:30 - 2:30 pmLife as a US Law StudentBurns Moot Courtroom
4:30 - 7:30 pm(University Wide) New Graduate Student Welcome Reception and Student Services FairUniversity Student Center
(3rd floor)

 

Courses that begin the week of August 18:

  • Contracts (all sections)
  • Torts (all sections except 21)
  • Civil Procedure (all sections except 21)

Tuesday, August 19

TimeEventLocation
10:00 - 11 amISO Orientation for F-1 StudentsVirtual
3 - 3:50 pmInternships/Externships & Field PlacementBurns Moot Courtroom
4 - 4:50 pmStudying and Taking the DC and NY Bar ExamBurns Moot Courtroom

Wednesday, August 20

TimeEventLocation
1 - 3 pmCase BriefingBurns Moot Court Room

Friday, August 22

TimeEventLocation
10 - 11 amISO Orientation for J-1 StudentsBetts Theatre
5 - 7 pmDean's Reception for Graduate Law StudentsFaculty Conference Center (5th floor, Burns Hall)

Monday, August 25

All remaining classes begin

Monday, September 1

Labor Day - No Classes

Tuesday, September 2

End of Add/Drop and Last Day for Specialization Changes

 

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 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, and 26 | 10 am - 3 pm
    • Location: USC Room 433
  • Law School IT Helpdesk
    • Monday - Friday | 8 am - 4 pm
    • Location: Law School, Lower Stockton Hall 101
    • Email: ithelpatlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (ithelp[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)
  • International Services Office
    • Monday - Friday | 9 am - 5 pm
    • Location: 2127 G Street NW