We are excited to welcome you to the University of Wisconsin Law School! Below is a schedule of Orientation events for the month of August.
As you know, this is a period of uncertainty, so we appreciate your flexibility, as this schedule may have to be adjusted. Additionally, optional activities may be added as the month progresses. The website will be updated as things change.
- All events are in Central time
- Items with asterisk are mandatory*
- All virtual events will be held via Canvas (You will need to activate your NetID to access Canvas. Orientation event modules will be added to Canvas as events approach.)
We can’t wait for you to join the UW Law Community!
Pre-Orientation Sessions
2L and 3L Small Group Leaders will start reaching out around this time.
Orientation Kick off with Dean Tokaji and Q&A
Time: 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Location: Virtual (Live & Recorded)
Introductions to the Academic Enhancement Program*
Time: Sign-up for a time on Canvas
Location: Virtual small group sessions
Meet & Greet with Civil Procedure Faculty
Time: Sign Up for a Time on Canvas
Location: Virtual small group sessions
Introduction to Student Support with Q&A*
Time: 12 - 1 pm
Location: Virtual
More Information
- Emily Kite, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
- John Schneider, Law School Counselor
Thursday
Workshop 1, Academic Enhancement Program
Time: Sign up for a time on Canvas
Location: Virtual small group sessions
Monday
Workshop 2, Academic Enhancement Program
Time: Sign up for a time on Canvas
Location: Virtual small group sessions
Orientation Week
In-Person Check-In & Required Photograph by Assigned Times*
Time: Students will be contacted by Admissions with their check-in times
Location: Law School
More Information
Law School Photograph: All law students must have their photograph taken. We recommend that you wear business casual clothing for your photograph, which will be part of your permanent Law School record. The photographer will be available Monday from 8 am - 4 pm.
Prescheduled Building Tours: Due to health and safety precautions, we will no longer be offering building tours during orientation.
LEO Orientation
The Legal Education Opportunities (LEO) Program at UW Law School is a thriving program for the recruitment, retention and success of law students of color. The program provides an informal academic and social support network for its students while they are in law school, and beyond. LEO Orientation offers an opportunity for community building among LEO students and their allies. RSVP is required.
Note: RSVP has closed for this event, as we have reached capacity for in-person attendance. However, if you are interested in being added to remote participation, please contact Assistant Dean Emily Kite.
Welcome*
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Location: Virtual
More Information
- Assistant Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid Rebecca Scheller
- Dean Dan Tokaji
- Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Emily Kite
- Student Bar Association President Peter Tirella
- LEO Representative Von Dickens a Ulsa
LRW Sections 1-5: Small Group Meetings
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: See below
LRW Sections 1-5 Locations
- LRW Section 1: Room 2260
- LRW Section 2: Room 5240
- LRW Section 3: Room 5246
- LRW Section 4: Room 3250
- LRW Section 5: Room 2211
LRW Section 6-12: Small Group Meetings
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: See below
LRW Sections 6-12 Locations
Law School Resources Presentation*
Time: 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Location: Virtual
Drop-in Counseling with Financial Aid & Student Affairs
Time: 3:45 - 4:45 pm
Location: Virtual
Transfer Student Orientation
Time: 9:10 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Lubar Commons
Informal Meeting with your LRW Faculty* &
Mock Class*
Times: Schedule based on Legal Research & Writing section; see below.
Location: In Person & Virtual; see below.
Reading Materials to be posted on Canvas.
LRW Section 1 | 12 pm
LRW Section 2 | 12 pm
LRW Section 3 | 9 am
LRW Section 4 | 8:30 am
LRW Section 5 | 1:45 pm
LRW Section 6 | 9 am
LRW Section 7 | 1:45 pm
LRW Section 8 | 8:30 am
LRW Section 9 | 2 pm
LRW Section 10 | 3 pm
LRW Section 11 | 10:30 am
LRW Section 12 | 10:30 am
Drop-in Counseling with Financial Aid
Time: 10 - 11 am & 2 - 3 pm
Location: Virtual
Creating an Inclusive Community*
Time: 10 - 11:30 am
Location: Virtual
Virtual Student Org Fair
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Registration required: Fill out a short profile including a photo, your hometown, and practice interests. Student groups will see your profile as you visit their virtual booths and receive a list of people they meet so they can follow up after the event.
Participating Groups
- Asian Law Students Association
- Animal Legal Defense Fund
- Black Law Students Association
- Business and Tax Law Student Association
- Children's Justice Project
- Christian Legal Society
- Environmental Law Society
- Health Law Student Association
- Indigenous Law Student Association
- Intellectual Property Student Organization
- Jewish Law Students Association
- Labor and Employment Student Association
- Latinx Law Student Association
- Law School Mock Trial
- Law School Wellness Coalition
- Law Students with Disabilities Coalition
- Middle Eastern Law Students Association
- Moot Court Board
- National Lawyers Guild
- Public Interest Law Foundation
- QLaw - LGBTQ+ Affirming Student Organization
- Sports and Entertainment Law Society
- Society for Education Law and Policy (SELP)
- State and Local Government Society
- Student Bar Association
- Teaching Assistants' Association
- Technology Law Student Association
- The Advocate's Society
- The Federalist Society
- Wisconsin Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Wisconsin Association for Justice
- Wisconsin International Law Journal
- Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society
- Wisconsin Law Review
- Women's Law Student Association
Drop-in Counseling with Financial Aid & Student Affairs
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: Virtual
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