ORIENTATION
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
New Student Orientation for 1L students is scheduled to begin Wednesday, August 18 and runs through Friday, August 20. Detailed information and section assignments will be sent via e-mail.
Orientation combines important information sessions with social and community-building events. Orientation is mandatory, not only because of the important information provided in the various sessions, but because it is when you will become an official matriculated student of Villanova Law.
Section assignments will be provided by the end of July. Attire is casual (except for Wednesday, which is business casual, due to the Administration of the Professional Oath) but keep in mind that you will be interacting with faculty, staff and other professionals. If you do not attend Orientation, we will assume you do not plan to matriculate and the Admissions Office may offer your seat to another applicant.
Although most of the sessions during Orientation do not require any reading or preparation, one session on each day will require some advanced preparation. Students are required to read a Welcome Memorandum from Vice Dean Michael Risch and Associate Dean Candace Centeno and other reading materials, which will be provided by the end of July.
PRE-ORIENTATION
(OPTIONAL & VIRTUAL)
AUGUST 9-17
Ask a 2L/3L
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
6 - 7 PM
Recording Available Upon Request
During this "Ask me Anything" session, 2L and 3L law students will be available to discuss questions you may have as you prepare not only for Orientation and your first week of classes, but also the first semester and beyond.
Jumpstart Your Studies: Resources & Tools to Prepare You For Class
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
6 - 7 PM
https://villanova.zoom.us/j/98054766571
Casebooks aren't always straight-forward and you often need to consult other materials to help you really understand legal concepts. This session will introduce you to study aids, online tutorials, and other resources available at Villanova to help you prepare for class (and beyond!). We'll also recommend some good guides to start with and share tips for selecting the right supplemental materials for you.
Lingo for Law Students
How to Navigate the Transition to Law School
if You Don't Know Many Current Law Students
Thursday, August 12, 2021
6 - 7 PM
https://villanova.zoom.us/j/98332036390
Starting law school can be nerve-wracking, especially if you do not come from a family of lawyers or know many recent law school graduates. During this panel, current Villanova Law students will dispel some widely-held misconceptions about law school, provide helpful tips and tricks designed to make your early law school days easier, and introduce you to some of the resources available to you at Villanova.
Financial Planning for Law School Students
Monday, August 16, 2021
3 - 4 PM
https://villanova.zoom.us/j/94304542607
From developing a simple spending plan to outlining your 3-year financial plan, smart money strategies lay the foundation for every law student’s personal and professional success story. Learn to apply core concepts of personal finance to make confident decisions about money and better achieve your short and long-term goals. Law school is an investment — make the most of yours!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
8:30 - 9:00 |
Opening Mass (optional) |
Room 202 |
| 8:45 - 9:30 | Registration & Continental Breakfast | Lobby |
9:30 - 10:15 |
Welcome & Professional Oath |
Commons |
10:30 - 12:30 |
How to Brief A Case Section I: BLUE Section I: WHITE Section II: BLUE Section II: WHITE Section III: BLUE Section III: WHITE |
Room 102 Room 103 Room 202 Room 203 Room 302 Room 303 |
12:30 - 1:30 |
Lunch |
Student Lounge |
| 1:30 - 2:45 | Structural Inequalities & The Role of Lawyers Intersectionality & Solidarity Learning about Racial History Movement Lawyering for Social Change Reservations, Redlining and Racial Justice: Where Were the Lawyers? Wealth Inequalities, with a Focus on Homeownership in Philadelphia Intersectionality & The Legal Profession |
Room 102 Room 103 Room 202 Room 203 Room 302 Room 303 |
| 2:45 - 3:30 | Snack & Chat with SBA (optional) | Student Lounge |
| 3:30 - 4:30 | Villanova Campus Tour (optional) Law School Tour (optional) |
Lobby |
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Meditation Session (optional) | Room 203 |
9:45 - 10:45 |
Section I: Mock Class Section II: Building Professional Relationships (DISC Assessment) Section III: The Importance of Law Student Wellbeing |
Room 102 Room 202 Room 302 |
11:00 - 12:00 |
Section I: The Importance of Law Student Wellbeing |
Room 302 |
12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch |
Student Lounge |
1:00 - 2:00 |
Section I: Building Professional Relationships (DISC Assessment) Section II: The Importance of Law Student Wellbeing Section III: Mock Class |
Room 202 Room 302 Room 102 |
| 2:00 -2:45 | Snack & Chat with Affinity Group Leaders (optional) Lawn Games (weather permitting) |
Student Lounge Front Lawn |
| 2:45 - 3:45 | Law School Tour (optional) Villanova Campus Tour (optional) |
Lobby |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
9 - 9:45 |
Introduction to 1L Faculty Section I Section II Section III |
Room 202 Room 102 Room 302 |
10:05 - 10:40 |
Introduction to Legal Research Sections A - I - J Sections C - D Sections E - F Sections B - G - H |
|
10:45 - 11:45 |
Introduction to Legal Analysis |
|
12:00 - 12:30 |
Meet Your Advisers | See schedule for room assignments |
| 12:30 | Class of 2024 Picnic | Front Lawn |