Welcome to NYU School of Law! We are excited to have you join our community. We see your orientation as an introduction to your classmates, faculty, and other members of the law school family. In addition, you'll launch your legal studies with a substantive program that will pave the way for a great experience here. Orientation is required for all first-year JD students and will take place Wednesday, August 24 through Monday, August 29.
Please click the links below for more information.
The schedule below is in progress. Be sure to check back frequently for additional details and modifications. For questions and concerns, please email law.studentaffairs@nyu.edu. Thank you!
2016 Schedule of Events
Wednesday, August 24
Move-in Day
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in Hayden & D'Agostino Residence Halls
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Welcome to NYU! Please join the Residence Services team as they help you get situated in your new home. |
Registration
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Greenberg Lounge
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The Admissions Office and the Office of Student Affairs will welcome you to the Law School and provide information about programming for the remainder of Orientation. |
Section Lunches
12:30-2:00 p.m.
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Get to know members of your section over a casual (optional) lunch. |
IT System Basics
2:30-3:30 p.m. or 3:45-4:45 p.m. in Vanderbilt Hall 218
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During these optional (identical) sessions, the Information and Technology Services (ITS) team will provide an overview of the Law School's technology systems. |
Welcome BBQ
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Please join us as leaders from the Student Bar Association (SBA), the NYU Law Alumni Association (LAA), and the Law Alumni of Color Association (LACA) welcome you to NYU Law. |
Thursday, August 25
Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:00 a.m. in Greenberg Lounge
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Join your classmates for pastries and coffee. |
Welcome to NYU Law
9:00-10:00 a.m. in Tishman Auditorium
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Trevor W. Morrison, Dean and Eric M. and Laurie B. Roth Professor of Law, Ken Kleinrock, Associate Dean for Admissions, and Jason Belk, Dean of Students, will formally welcome you to the Law School and provide some helpful insights as you begin your first day of your legal career. |
Anatomy of a Case
10:00-10:45 a.m. in Tishman Auditorium
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Professor Anne Milgram '96 will lead you through a discussion of Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 (1969), breaking down mechanics of a court opinion. Please be sure to have read Chimel prior to your arrival. Click this link to download Professor Milgram's presentation: |
Lawyering Session 1
Moving Targets: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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In your first Lawyering class, your professor will introduce developing and interpreting a rule and briefing a case. (See room assignments sheet for locations.) |
Lunch
1:15-2:00 p.m.
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Enjoy a casual lunch with your classmates. You may pick up lunch from either Wachtell Café or Golding Lounge. |
Reading and Briefing Your First Case
2:00-4:30 p.m.
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Having learned how to analyze a case, you will have this time to read and brief your first case. Briefs are due to your Lawyering professor by 4:30 p.m. |
Wine and Cheese
5:00-7:00 p.m. in Greenberg Lounge
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Enjoy wine and cheese with Dean Morrison, faculty, and administrators. |
Friday, August 26
Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:00 a.m. in Greenberg Lounge
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Join your classmates for pastries and coffee. |
On Becoming a Law Student (and a Lawyer): Faculty Perspectives
9:00-9:45 a.m. in Tishman Auditorium
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Professor Alina Das '05 will offer her perspective on the myriad opportunities available to law students and lawyers. |
Community Expectations
10:00-11:00 a.m. in Tishman Auditorium
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Jason Belk, Dean of Students, and Michelle Kirkland, Assistant Dean for Academic Services & Registration, will discuss the Law School's expectations regarding academic integrity and professionalism. |
Leveraging Your Leadership Style: An Introduction to the MBTI
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Tishman Auditorium
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Jeannie Forrest, Vice Dean for Development & Leadership Initiatives, will lead a discussion of the MBTI, an assessment used to deepen your self-awareness that can offer additional ways of approaching the tasks and relationships you’ll encounter during your time at the Law School. By valuing diversity in approaches to decision-making, the MBTI can increase your capacity for inclusion and therefore make your own leadership more effective. |
Lunch with Section Faculty
12:30-1:45 p.m.
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Please join your section faculty for lunch (see room assignments sheet for locations). These lunches are an opportunity for you to learn more about your future professors' backgrounds, career experiences, and academic pursuits. Faculty will also offer general advice about how to successfully navigate the classroom environment. |
Lawyering Session 2: Case Analysis
2:00-4:00 p.m.
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Continuing your introduction to Lawyering, interpretation, and case analysis. (See room assignments sheet for locations.) |
LACA and OUTLaw Welcome Reception
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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All students are invited to a welcome reception hosted by the NYU Law Alumni of Color Association (LACA) and OUTLaw alumni. |
SBA Bar Night
8:00-10:00 p.m.
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Come get to know your classmates and members of the SBA at the weekly SBA bar night. |
Saturday, August 27
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On Saturday, enjoy a full day of free time! New York is an incredible city (the best, we'd like to think) and we encourage you to go out and explore. You may also take part in one or more optional activities hosted by NYU Law administrators and current Law students, listed below. Some of the activities have limited capacity and are thus only available through online sign-up on a first-come, first-served basis. CLICK THIS LINK TO SIGN UP FOR THE BELOW SATURDAY ACTIVITIES. Limited-Space Saturday Activities
Unrestricted Saturday Activities
For other exciting activities, visit: |
Sunday, August 28
Big Apple Brunch
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Meet incoming JD and LLM students while enjoying a NYC tradition, Sunday Brunch! |
Monday, August 29
Lawyering Session 3: Case Planning
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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In preparation for the afternoon’s oral argument, you will begin identifying material facts and arguments for advocacy. (See room assignments sheet for locations.) |
Lunch in Greenwich Village
12:00-2:00 p.m.
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Be sure to visit some of our great neighborhood eateries! |
Moot Court: Oral Argument
2:00-3:30 p.m. in Tishman Auditorium
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Advocates will argue a real case in front of a panel of judges. Presiding: The Honorable Dennis G. Jacobs ’73 The Honorable Raymond Lohier ’91 The Honorable Alison J. Nathan Advocates: David E. Patton, Executive Director, Federal Defenders of New York Trevor W. Morrison, Dean and Eric M. and Laurie B. Roth Professor of Law |
NYU ID Cards and Laptops
NYU ID: All incoming students will need to secure an NYU ID card in order to gain access to our buildings and University facilities. You can obtain your card at the NYU Card Center, 7 Washington Place (on the corner of Mercer Street) with proof of identification such as a state driver's license or a passport. The Card Center is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. We recommend that you obtain your ID prior to Orientation on Wednesday, August 24, or that you visit the Card Center when you arrive on campus. Visit https://photoid.nyu.edu/ for more information.
LAPTOPS: You will find your laptop useful throughout Orientation, but we want to point out a few critical times when you will want to have your computer with you. On Wednesday, August 24 at 2:30 p.m. and again at 3:45 p.m., we will be holding (optional) IT workshops in Vanderbilt Hall Room 210 (adjacent to Golding Lounge) during which you will learn about connecting to our wireless system, printing using the Law School's network printers, and a variety of other technology-related matters. The substantive programming, including your Lawyering classes, begins on Thursday, so you will want to have your laptop with you then.
Guidebook
For at-your-fingertips access to all Orientation events and locations, download the Guidebook app to your smartphone! Your access code is nyulaw16. This will enable you to to access the Orientation schedule on your mobile device.
Required Reading
The required reading for the 2016 NYU Law Orientation is Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 (1969). Please be sure to have read Chimel prior to your arrival.
Optional Reading
As you prepare to begin your law school career, we want to bring to your attention a few books you may find of interest. None are required reading, but they may be helpful as you transition into law school during your first year.
- Finding Your Voice in Law School: Mastering Classroom Cold Calls, Job Interviews and Other Verbal Challenges, by Molly Bishop Shadel, Carolina Academic Press
- Open Book: The Inside Track to Law School Success, by Barry Friedman and John C.P. Goldberg, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
- Mindfulness for Law Students:Using the Power of Mindful Awareness to Achieve Balance and Success in Law School, by Scott L. Rogers, Mindful Living Press
Transfer Orientation
Orientation for incoming transfer students is designed to facilitate your smooth transition into our community. You will meet the various administrators who are available to assist you throughout your time here. Also, you will learn more about the Writing Competition from journal members. Click here for the schedule.
The Transfer Student Orientation will take place on Monday, August 8, 2016.
LLM/JSD Orientation
Incoming LLM/JSD students should visit the Graduate Affairs website for details regarding LLM Orientation activities.
Housing
The Department of Residence Services strives to provide an environment which supports your studies at the Law School through well-maintained facilities, community-enhancing activities, policies, and procedures that are comprehensive, easily understood, and equitable. They work to create an atmosphere where learning is fostered, diversity is embraced, and mutual respect for all members of the community is cultivated. Take a moment to learn about what NYU School of Law Housing has to offer!
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
New York University is committed to providing equal educational opportunity and participation for students with disabilities. It is the University's policy that no qualified student with a disability be excluded from participating in any University program or activity, denied the benefits of any University program or activity, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination with regard to any University program or activity.
The Henry and Lucy Moses Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) determines qualified disability status and assists students in obtaining appropriate accommodations and services. CSD operates according to an Independent Living Philosophy and strives in its policies and practices to empower each student to become as independent as possible. Their services are designed to encourage independence, backed by a strong system of supports.