Visiting the Law School

Visiting the Law School

The Law School encourages applicants and prospective students to visit the David A. Harrison III Law Grounds, located about two hours from the Washington D.C. area, in Charlottesville, Va. Visitor parking is available at the Law School (see map to view visitor parking); ask for a parking pass in the Admissions Office.

For more information on the Charlottesville and University communities, check out Living in Charlottesville.

Tours and Class Visits

Admissions visitors are welcomed to UVA Law during regular business hours throughout the work week. The law school building is closed to the public on weekends. From Tuesday, Sept. 4, to Friday, Nov. 30, visitors may take student-led tours and attend a selection of classes. On Fridays from Sept. 7 through Nov. 30, the Law School also hosts a student life panel and a Q&A session with an admissions officer. Please see below for the schedule of available classes and admissions events. Reservations are not necessary for any of the events listed on the schedule.

Please note that classes appearing on this schedule may occasionally be canceled with little or no notice. Class visits, student-led tours, and other admissions events are canceled during the Law School’s fall break (Monday, Oct. 8-Wednesday, Oct. 10) and on Friday, Oct. 19. The Law School is closed during its Thanksgiving recess (Wednesday, Nov. 21-Friday, Nov. 23).

Visitors who wish to speak with an admissions officer may do so on a walk-in basis.  Visitors who are unable to attend a guided tour may take an audio tour of the building at their convenience.

MONDAY

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Criminal Law, Richard Bonnie, WB128

8:30-9:50 a.m.

Criminal Law, Anne Coughlin, WB102

10-11:20 a.m.

Civil Procedure, Ben Spencer, SL298; Caleb Nelson, WB103

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tour, Karsh Lobby outside Admissions Office

2:10-3:30 p.m.

Contracts, Alex Johnson, WB101; Albert Choi, SL278
Law & Economics, Michael Gilbert, WB128

3:40-5 p.m.

Torts, Barbara Armacost, WB101; Ken Abraham, WB102

TUESDAY

8:30-9:50 a.m.

Criminal Law, Josh Bowers, WB101

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Criminal Law, Richard Bonnie, WB128

10-11:20 a.m.

Civil Procedure, Aditya Bamzai, WB104; Caleb Nelson, WB103

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tour, Karsh Lobby outside Admissions Office

2:10-3:30 p.m.

Contracts, Alex Johnson, WB101; Albert Choi, SL278
State and Government Law, Molly Brady, WB128

WEDNESDAY

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Criminal Law, Richard Bonnie, WB128

8:30-9:50 a.m.

Criminal Law, Anne Coughlin, WB102

10-11:20 a.m.

Civil Procedure, Ben Spencer, SL298; Caleb Nelson, WB103

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tour, Karsh Lobby outside Admissions Office

2:10-3:30 p.m.

Contracts, Albert Choi, SL278
Law & Economics, Michael Gilbert, WB128

3:40-5 p.m.

Torts, Barbara Armacost, WB101; Ken Abraham, WB102

THURSDAY

8:30-9:50 a.m.

Criminal Law, Josh Bowers, WB101

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Criminal Law, Richard Bonnie, WB128

10-11:20 a.m.

Civil Procedure, Aditya Bamzai, WB104; Ben Spencer, SL298

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tour, Karsh Lobby outside Admissions Office

2:10-3:30 p.m.

Contracts, Alex Johnson, WB101
State and Government Law, Molly Brady, WB128
Evidence, Greg Mitchell, WB152

3:40-5 p.m.

Torts, Barbara Armacost, WB101; Ken Abraham, WB102

FRIDAY

10-11:20 a.m.

Civil Procedure, Aditya Bamzai, WB104

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tour, Karsh Lobby outside Admissions Office

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Student Life Panel, SL131

2:10-3:30 p.m.

Evidence, Greg Mitchell, WB152

3:45-4:30 p.m.

Admissions Q&A, SL131

 

Getting to the Law School

 
The Grounds

The David A. Harrison III Law Grounds reflect a recent $46 million expansion and renovation project funded entirely by private support from alumni and friends. The Law Grounds feature new classrooms, seminar rooms, and moot courtrooms; comprehensive computer facilities; an expanded library with a three-story reading room; new dining facilities; attractive offices for student organizations; and numerous student lounges. Surrounded by inviting gardens and an elegant, tree-lined lawn, the setting reflects Jefferson’s conviction that locating an intellectual community within a beautiful environment fosters learning and personal growth. Map


Law Library Tours

Law library tours are available to classes and other student groups, including those outside the Law School who need access to legal materials. Librarians can provide general orientation tours or explain specialized areas of the collection. Contact the Reference Desk (434-924-3384) to arrange a tour of the library.