2022 JD First-Year Orientation Schedule
Monday, August 15 | Tuesday, August 16 | Wednesday, August 17 | Part-Time Orientation Saturday, August 20
All full-time students are expected to participate in the complete in-person orientation with your peers August 15-17.
Part-time students are encouraged to attend all sessions on the 15-17 that work for their schedules, and are expected to attend the dedicated half-day orientation for part-time students on Saturday, August 20.
Please contact the Office for Law Student Affairs at lawstudentaffairs@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-4651 with any questions about orientation. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Monday, August 15, 2022
Bring: No devices, materials, backpacks, etc. required
Note: These orientation sessions take place on the west end of campus. Visit the USD Parking website for information about available parking and rules and regulations.
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4:30-5:40pm |
Check-In Receive your name tag and meet your new colleagues over light hors d'oeuvres. |
Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ) Rotunda, Garden of the Sea (behind KIPJ) |
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Professional Individual Photos Start your legal career with a professional photo. This photo will be provided to you for free and can be used as your profile picture on your LinkedIn account. |
KIPJ, Room A |
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5:40-6:00pm |
First-Year Group Photo Gather for a photo of the entire incoming class. (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.) |
KIPJ, Garden of the Sky (in front of KIPJ) |
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6:00-6:45pm |
Dean's Welcome and Oath of Professionalism Meet Provost Gail F. Baker, Dean Robert A. Schapiro, Vice Dean Margaret A. Dalton, Senior Administration, and the USD School of Law Faculty. Your legal career starts today with the Oath of Professionalism, which will be administered by Judge Olga Álvarez '02 (JD). |
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6:45-8:00pm |
Student and Faculty Dessert Reception Get to know your professors and new classmates over desserts and refreshments. |
KIPJ, Garden of the Sea (behind KIPJ) |
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Bring: Laptop or notetaking materials, if desired; Comfortable shoes; Refillable water container.
Note: These orientation sessions start and end at Warren Hall. Visit the USD Parking website for information about available parking and rules and regulations.
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9:00-9:15am |
Check-In & Coffee Check in to receive a welcome gift from Law Student Affairs. Grab some coffee, mingle with colleagues and store your backpack in your locker to prepare for a campus tour. |
In front of Warren Hall |
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9:15-11:15am |
Campus Tour Student volunteers will show you around campus and the Legal Research Center. Tours start in front of Warren Hall. Look for the Orientation Volunteer with your Legal Writing & Research section sign. |
In front of Warren Hall |
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11:15-11:45am |
Welcome to Law School Hear from Assistant Dean for Law Student Affairs Emily Nagisa Keehn. |
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11:45am-1:00pm |
SBA and Student Life Lunch Meet the Law Student Affairs team and SBA Executive Board. Learn about life at USD from continuing students. |
(behind KIPJ) |
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1:00-2:30pm |
Bias and Cultural Competence Panel A panel discussion introducing bias, racism, and cross-cultural competency in the law featuring Professor Mary Jo Wiggins, Attorney Nick Fox '11, and Director Mike Chavez. |
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2:30-3:00pm |
Break / Go to Warren Hall |
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3:00-4:15pm |
1L Essentials: Intro to the Legal System and Case Law Introductory session with a Legal Writing and Research faculty member. |
Subsections A1 & A2: Warren Hall, Room 131 Subsections A3 & C9: Warren Hall, Room 2A Subsections B4 & B5: Warren Hall, Room 2B Subsections B6 & E10: Warren Hall, Room 3A Subsections C7 & C8: Warren Hall, Room 3B |
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4:30-6:30pm Optional |
Mixer with USD Law Affinity Student Organizations Join the Black Law Students Association (BLSA), Law Students for Cross-Racial Understanding (LS4CRU), First Generation Legal Professionals (FGLP), and La Raza for light appetizers and hosted beverages. |
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Suggested Attire: Casual - undergraduate college gear
Bring: Laptop or notetaking materials, if desired; Refillable water container.
Note: These orientation sessions start at Warren Hall and end in the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ). Visit the USD Parking website for information about available parking and rules and regulations.
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9:00-9:15am |
Coffee & Mingle Grab some coffee and mingle with your new colleagues. |
In front of Warren Hall |
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9:15-10:15am |
Section A: Strategies for Success in Law School Sections B & E: Financial Aid Basics Section C: Live Well @ USD Law |
Section A: Warren Hall, Room 131 Sections B & E: Warren Hall, Room 3B Section C: Warren Hall, Room 3A |
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10:15-10:30am |
Break & classroom rotation |
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10:30-11:30am |
Section A: Introductory Doctrinal Session Sections B & E: Strategies for Success in Law School Section C: Financial Aid Basics |
Section A: Warren Hall, Room 3B Sections B & E: Warren Hall, Room 131 Section C: Warren Hall, Room 3A |
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11:30am-1:00pm |
Law Community Lunch |
(behind Warren Hall) |
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1:00-2:00pm |
Section A: Live Well @ USD Law Sections B & E: Introductory Doctrinal Session Section C: Strategies for Success in Law School |
Section A: Warren Hall, Room 3A Sections B & E: Warren Hall, Room 3B Section C: Warren Hall, Room 131 |
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2:00-2:15pm |
Break & classroom rotation |
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2:15-3:15pm |
Section A: Financial Aid Basics Sections B & E: Live Well @ USD Law Section C: Introductory Doctrinal Session |
Section A: Warren Hall, Room 131 Sections B & E: Warren Hall, Room 3A Section C: Warren Hall, Room 3B
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3:15-3:30pm |
Break & go to KIPJ |
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3:30-4:15pm |
Student Life Panel Have a burning question about life as a law student at USD? Current students will discuss tips for getting through (and doing well!) 1L year, life and culture at USD Law, and anything else you want to know. |
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4:30-6:30pm Optional |
Mixer with USD Law Affinity Student Organizations Join the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA), Middle Eastern Law Students Association (MELSA), Pride Law, and Women's Law Caucus (WLC) for light appetizers and hosted beverages. |
Part-Time Orientation: Saturday, August 20, 2022
Bring: Laptop or notetaking materials, if desired; Refillable water container.
Note: These orientation sessions will take place in Warren Hall. Visit the USD Parking website for information about available parking and rules and regulations.
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10:00-10:15am |
Coffee & Pastries Grab some coffee and mingle with your new colleagues. |
Warren Hall Foyer |
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10:15-10:30am |
Welcome to Law School Hear from Vice Dean Margaret Dalton, Assistant Dean for Law Student Affairs Emily Nagisa Keehn, and Associate Director of Career and Professional Development Marti Worms. |
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom |
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10:30-11:00am |
Strategies for Success in Law School What should you learn in class? What do you do with that information? Find out in this introduction to strategies for success in law school. |
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom |
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11:00-11:15am |
Live Well @ USD Law Law School is stressful...Come learn about ways to manage stress and thrive in your personal and professional life. |
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom |
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11:15am- 11:45am |
Financial Aid Basics Financial aid, loans, scholarships...It can all be so confusing. Come meet the team who can answer your questions. |
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom |
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11:45-12:15pm |
Bias and Cultural Competence An introduction to bias, racism, and cross-cultural competency in the law. |
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom |
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12:15-12:45pm |
Student Life & Campus Tour Learn about opportunities to get involved at USD Law and take a tour of the law school buildings. |
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom |
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12:45-1:00pm |
Lunch |
Warren Hall, South Patio |