2018 JD First-Year Orientation Schedule
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Monday, August 13 | Tuesday, August 14 | Wednesday, August 15 | Thursday, August 16
Monday, August 13, 2018
| JD Students (Business Attire) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5-5:45 p.m. | Check-In | Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Rotunda |
| Professional Individual Photos Light hors d'oeuvres will be provided |
Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Room A | |
| 5:45-6 p.m. |
First-Year Group Photo (Note: This photo will be available for purchase for all first-year students. If you do not want to appear in the photo, please go directly to the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theatre) |
Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Garden of the Sky (in front of the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice) |
| 6-7 p.m. | Dean's Welcome and Oath of Professionalism | Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Theatre |
| 7-8 p.m. | Student and Faculty Dessert Reception | Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Garden of the Sea (behind the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice) |
| 8 p.m. | Students Adjourned | |
Please note: The August 13 orientation events will be held at the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice on the west side of campus. Vist the USD Parking website for information about available parking and rules and regulations.
USD Torero Store will remain open today from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Campus Card Services will remain open today from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
| JD Students (Casual Attire) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 a.m. | Check-In | Front of Warren Hall |
| Morning Coffee | Warren Hall, Second Floor Foyer | |
| Complete admission process (If you have been contacted by Admissions Office.) |
Warren Hall, Room 203 | |
| Registration | ||
| - Section A | Warren Hall, Room 3A | |
| - Section B and Section E | Pardee Legal Research Center, Room 132 | |
| - Section C | Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom | |
| 9-10 a.m. | Welcome, Tech Connect, and USD Resources (Please bring your laptop, phone, and/or tablet.) | |
| - Section A | Warren Hall, Room 3A | |
| - Section B and Section E | Pardee Legal Research Center, Room 132 | |
| - Section C | Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom | |
| 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Introduction to Legal Writing and Research There is a reading assignment for this session. (Will be posted on August 6). |
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| - Sections A1 and A2 | Warren Hall, Room 3A | |
| - Sections A3 and C9 | Warren Hall, Room 2A | |
| - Sections B4 and B5 | Warren Hall, Room 2B | |
| - Sections B6 and E10 | Warren Hall, Room 3B | |
| - Sections C7 and C8 | Warren Hall, Room 131 | |
| 12:15-1:15 p.m. | SBA and Student Life Lunch | Hahn University Center, Forums A, B, and C |
| 1:30-3:45 p.m. | Section Breakouts: Be You at USD Live Well @ USD Law Title IX Training |
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| - Section A | Warren Hall, Room 3A | |
| - Section B and Section E | Pardee Legal Research Center, Room 132 | |
| - Section C | Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom | |
| 3:45 p.m. | Campus Tours | Tours to start outside of your Section Breakout room. |
| 5 p.m. | Students Adjourned | |
USD Torero Store will remain open today from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Campus Card Services will remain open today from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
| JD Students (Casual Attire - Undergraduate College Gear) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 a.m. | Morning Coffee | Warren Hall, Second Floor Foyer |
| 9-10:30 a.m. | Introductory Doctrinal Session There is a reading assignment for this session. (Will be posted on August 6). |
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| - Section A | Warren Hall, Room 3A | |
| - Section B and Section E | Pardee Legal Research Center, Room 132 | |
| - Section C | Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom | |
| 10:45-11:15 a.m. | 1L 101 | Hahn University Center, Forum C |
| 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. | Scholarship Program and Debt Management Strategies | Hahn University Center, Forum C |
| 12:15-1:30 p.m. | USD Law Community Lunch Remember to wear your undergraduate college gear. |
Warren Hall, Back Patio |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Introduction to Legal Analysis I There is a reading assignment for this session. (Will be posted on August 6). |
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| - Section A | Warren Hall, Room 3A | |
| - Section B and Section E | Pardee Legal Research Center, Room 132 | |
| - Section C | Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom | |
| 2:45 p.m. | Students Adjourned | |
USD Torero Store will remain open today from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Campus Card Services will remain open today from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
| JD Students (Casual Attire) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 a.m. | Donuts with the Deans | Hahn University Center, La Gran Terraza Terrace |
| 9-10 a.m. |
Implicit Attitudes Discussion You need to complete the Implicit Attitudes Test prior to attending this session. (Will be posted on August 6). |
Hahn University Center, Forums A and B |
| 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Introduction to Legal Analysis II There is a reading assignment for this session. (Will be posted on August 6). |
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| - Section A | Warren Hall, Room 3A | |
| - Section B and Section E | Pardee Legal Research Center, Room 132 | |
| - Section C | Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom | |
| 11:45 a.m. | Students Adjourned | |
USD Torero Store will remain open today from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Campus Card Services will remain open today from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
We strongly recommend that part-time students attend all orientation events, but those with scheduling limitations can contact Law Student Affairs by email at lawstudentaffairs@sandiego.edu or by phone at (619) 260-4651.