UW Law School Orientation

Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Law School!

Orientation is designed to introduce you to our institution, law school culture, and legal education. With a focus on academic preparation, you will learn how to be an active and engaged member of the UW Law School community.

2016 Orientation Dates

• August 29: LEO Orientation
  
  
• August 30 - September 1: 1L Orientation
  
  
• September 1: Tentative date for Transfer Student Orientation
  
  
• September 6: Classes Begin
  
  

Sample Orientation Schedules
2016 schedules forthcoming

• 2016 Tentative LEO Orientation Schedule (PDF)
  

• 2016 Final 1L Orientation Schedule (PDF)

• 2016 Tentative Community Outreach Day Site Information (PDF)
  

• 2016 Final Transfer Student Orientation Schedule (PDF)
  
  
• 2016 List of Optional Orientation Activities
  

Orientation includes:

• Small Section Meetings with Professors
• Practicing Lawyers Panel
• Presentations on Professionalism and Financial Aid
• Class Simulation
• Organizations Fair
• Community Outreach Day
• Tours of the Law School and Law Library
  
• Social events

Watch a video about Community Outreach Day 2014