All sections of Intro. to U.S. Law meet Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM -12:10 PM.
Intro. to U.S. Legal Practice meets Monday through Friday, 1:00 - 2:00 PM, except on August 16 when the class meets from 1:00 - 4:15 PM
The exam for the introductory classes is on Friday, August 23 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. A final class meeting on Wednesday, September 4 (Legislative Monday) from 1:10 - 2:25 PM is devoted to a review of the exam.
During the two weeks of Intro. classes, the Office of Graduate Affairs organizes information sessions and activities to help you get to know your classmates and the Law School.
Dates and times of events listed below are subject to change.
You can also find the following information on the NYU Mobile App.
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Monday, August 12
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- Mandatory Office of Global Services Check-In for Students on F-1 and J-1 Visas
2:15 - 3:30 PM
Vanderbilt Hall, First Floor, Tishman Auditorium
In this meeting staff from the University's Office of Global Services (OGS) will discuss topics including work, travel, and adjusting to life at NYU.
- Welcome Reception
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Intro. Section 1: Furman Hall, Second Floor, Sexton Lounge
Intro. Section 2: Vanderbilt Hall, First Floor, Kushner Student Lounge
Intro. Section 3: Vanderbilt Hall, Second Floor, Golding Lounge
Intro. Section 4: Vanderbilt Hall, First Floor, Greenberg Lounge
- Mandatory Office of Global Services Check-In for Students on F-1 and J-1 Visas
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Tuesday, August 13
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- Introduction to the LLM Job Search for Sections 1 & 2
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Vanderbilt Hall, First Floor, Greenberg Lounge
This mandatory session will orient foreign-trained LLM students to the career services provided by the Office of Career Services (OCS) and the Public Interest Law Center (PILC). Members of both offices will provide an overview of the LLM search and the current job market, resources for the job search, and tips for succeeding in finding your post-LLM job. This program will be recorded for students who are unable to attend.
- Law School & University Tours for Sections 3 & 4
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Teaching Assistants will be leading optional walking tours of the Law School and the NYU campus.
Tours will start at 2:15 PM. If you would like to join a tour, please sign up.
Tour leaders will let you know via email where to meet. If you find that all tour slots are taken, please sign up for a wait list. If needed, we will add more tours that will start at 3:00 PM.
- Introduction to the LLM Job Search for Sections 1 & 2
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Wednesday, August 14
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- Kushner Student Lounge Open
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Vanderbilt Hall, First Floor, Kushner Lounge
Teaching Assistants (TAs) for Intro. to US Law will be available in Kushner Student Lounge to answer questions.
- Small Group Meet-up
After Intro. classes
We are circulating a survey to collect the names and email addresses of those of you who would like to meet up with a small group of fellow students during the Intro. weeks, after class on either Wed. August 14 or Wednesday August 21st. If you are interested in a Small Group Meet-up, please sign up.
OGA will organize students into small groups and send you an email with the names and email addresses of those in your group. Your group leader will coordinate a time and place to meet.
- Kushner Student Lounge Open
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Thursday, August 15
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- Introduction to the LLM Job Search for Sections 3 & 4
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Vanderbilt Hall, First Floor, Greenberg Lounge
This mandatory session will orient foreign-trained LLM students to the career services provided by the Office of Career Services (OCS) and the Public Interest Law Center (PILC). Members of both offices will provide an overview of the LLM search and the current job market, resources for the job search, and tips for succeeding in finding your post-LLM job. This program will be recorded for students who are unable to attend.
- Law School & University Tours for Sections 1 & 2
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Teaching Assistants will be leading optional walking tours of the Law School and the NYU campus.
Tours will start at 2:15 PM. If you would like to join a tour, please sign up.
Tour leaders will let you know via email where to meet. If you find that all tour slots are taken, please sign up for a wait list. If needed, we will add more tours that will start at 3:00 PM.
- Introduction to the LLM Job Search for Sections 3 & 4
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Monday, August 19
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- NY Bar Exam Eligibility Info Session
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Vanderbilt Hall, First Floor, Greenberg Lounge
This session reviews information already presented online in summer. You will find the Power Point presentation with speaker notes on the Academic Advisement web page. Attend this session if you would like an in-person review of the process for establishing NY bar eligibility.
- NY Bar Exam Eligibility Info Session
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Tuesday, August 20
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- Pro Bono Information Session
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Vanderbilt Hall, First Floor, Greenberg Lounge
This is a mandatory session for LLM students seeking admission to the New York bar. Carolina Van der Mensbrugghe, Associate Director at the Public Interest Law Center (PILC), will give an overview of the 50-hour pro bono requirement of the NY bar and pro bono work in the US more broadly: what to expect, how to find and apply for opportunities, and how to certify hours.
- Pro Bono Information Session
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Wednesday, August 23
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- Small Group Meet-up
After Intro. classes
We are circulating a survey to collect the names and email addresses of those of you who would like to meet up with a small group of fellow students during the Intro. weeks, after class on either Wednesday, August 14 or Wednesday, August 21. If you are interested in a Small Group Meet-up, please sign up.
OGA will organize students into small groups and send you an email with the names and email addresses of those in your group. Your group leader will coordinate a time and place to meet.
- Small Group Meet-up
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Thursday, August 22
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- Q&A with OGA (optional)
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Vanderbilt Hall 210
Do you have general questions about class registration, NYU resources, New York City? Come and ask us! OGA staff will answer your questions, and if we don't know the answer, will direct you to relevant resources.
- Q&A with OGA (optional)
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Friday, August 23
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Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Presentation
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Place
David Glasgow (LLM ’14), Executive Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging will lead incoming JD and LLM students through an interactive discussion of diversity and inclusion issues at NYU Law. Aided by engaging case studies, David will explore how you can contribute to a Law School environment in which every student can thrive.
- Close of Introductory Summer Classes Happy Hour
3:15 - 5:00 PM
Sections 1 & 2 @ Off the Wagon
109 MacDougal St
Section 3 & 4 @ Amity Hall
80 W 3rd St
Celebrate the end of the summer classes with your LLM classmates!
You must be at least 21 years old to consume alcoholic beverages. Please be sure to bring both your NYU ID and government issued ID to verify age
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Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Presentation
LLM Orientation 2024 Schedule
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Monday, August 26
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- Welcome Remarks and What You Need to Know for the LLM Year
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Vanderbilt Hall, Tishman Auditorium
Dean Troy Mckenzie and Assistant Dean for Graduate Admissions,Tim Stanne, will welcome you to the Law School.
The Offices of Graduate Affairs, Academic Services and NYU Public Safety will present critical information for the LLM year
- JSD Application Info Session
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Furman Hall 216
- Specialization Meetings & Receptions
Informational meeting with the Faculty Director of your program from 2:30 - 3:30 PM, followed by a reception from 3:30 - 4:30 PM- Competition, Innovation, and Information Law
Meeting: Vanderbilt Hall 208
Reception: Furman Hall, First Floor, Guarini Study Lounge - Corporation Law
Meeting: Vanderbilt Hall 210
Reception: Vanderbilt Hall, Second Floor, Golding Lounge - Environmental and Energy Law
Meeting: Furman Hall 110
Reception: Furman Hall, Second Floor, Sexton Lounge - International Business Regulation, Litigation, and Arbitration
Meeting: Vanderbilt Hall 216
Reception: D'Agostino Hall, Faculty Club - International Legal Studies
Meeting: Furman Hall 212
Reception: Furman Hall, Second Floor, Sexton Lounge - Legal Theory
Meeting: Furman Hall 316
Reception: Furman Hall, Second Floor, Sexton Lounge - Master of Laws
Meeting: Vanderbilt Hall, Greenberg Lounge
Reception: D'Agostino Hall, Lipton Hall
- Competition, Innovation, and Information Law
- Orientation Reception for LLM in Taxation and International Taxation Students
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Vanderbilt Hall, Greenberg Lounge
- Welcome Remarks and What You Need to Know for the LLM Year
Continuing Orientation Events
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Wednesday, August 28
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- LLM Inaugural Lecture and Lunch
1:10 - 2:25 PM
Vanderbilt Hall, First Floor, Greenberg Lounge
Join Professor J.H.H. Weiler as he gives an inaugural lecture to the incoming LLM class on the topic of Democratic Slide in Today's World. Lunch will be served.
- LLM Inaugural Lecture and Lunch
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Friday, August 30
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- NYU Law Alumni Association Welcome Breakfast
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Vanderbilt Hall, First Floor, Greenberg Lounge
Join your fellow LLM students for breakfast where representatives of the NYU Law Alumni Association will welcome you to the Law School community.
- NYU Law Alumni Association Welcome Breakfast
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Tuesday, September 3
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- "Insurance 101" Orientation
(University event)
TBA
Join the Office of Student Health Insurance as they review the NYU-sponsored insurance plans, explain how to enroll in or waive NYU-sponsored insurance, talk about how healthcare works in the U.S., and go over how to get care at NYU.
- Student Group Fair
TBA
Come learn about and meet with representatives from the many student groups here at NYU School of Law!
- "Insurance 101" Orientation
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Thursday, September 5
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- "Insurance 101" Orientation
(University event)
TBA
Join the Office of Student Health Insurance as they review the NYU-sponsored insurance plans, explain how to enroll in or waive NYU-sponsored insurance, talk about how healthcare works in the U.S., and go over how to get care at NYU.
- "Insurance 101" Orientation
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Friday, September 6
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- Tips from JD Students
2:30 - 3:45 PM
Vanderbilt Hall 210
Tap into the wisdom of your JD counterparts who will share their strategies for preparing for classes and studying for exams. Panelists will also discuss how to build connections with your colleagues and community.
- Tips from JD Students
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Sunday, September 8
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- NY Harbor Cruise
Boarding at 3:30 PM; Cruise 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Chelsea Piers, Pier 61
Enjoy a cruise around Manhattan harbor. The boat ride includes a close-up sighting of the Statute of Liberty, food, soda, beer, wine, and a DJ. Past LLM students have deemed the cruise a highlight of the LLM year. Tickets for the cruise are $35 (OGA subsidizes the cost of the ticket).
- NY Harbor Cruise