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Orientation

 

Orientation Schedule for U.S. LLM and MSL 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.

Friday, August 22, 2025

TimeEventLocation
2 – 2:30 pmOrientation Check-In / CoffeeKelly Lounge – Lerner Hall
(Corner of 20th and H St NW)
2:30  – 4 pm

Welcome and General Information Center

  • Welcome from Dean Joshi
  • Remarks from Prof. Schooner
  • Remarks from SBA LLM Senator Punam Chopra
  • Administrative Presentation with Andrew Vogt
  • Remarks from LLM/MSL Senior Career Counselor Fahed Alrawaf
Burns Moot Court Room (Lerner 101)
4 – 5 pmDrop-In Advising with Andrew and FahedSoft Lounges
5 – 7 pmDean's Welcome Reception for LLM & MSL StudentsFaculty Conference Center (5th Floor Burns Library)

 

Key Offices

  • GWorld Card Office
    • Monday - Friday | 9 am (opens 10 am on Thursdays) - 5 pm
    • Location: University Student Center (USC), 800 21st St NW, Ground Floor
  • 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)
  • Academic/Administrative Drop-In Advising
    • Location: Graduate & International Programs, Stuart Hall 218
  • GW Bookstore
    • Location: 2125 I St NW