Mandatory orientation for the J.D. Class of 2025 will be held on August 22 and 23, 2022.
Summer Zoom Programming
June 8, Noon
Getting Started at UVA
June 15, Noon
Who Does What, Where: An Introduction to the Different Kinds of Legal Practice and the Different Venues
June 22, Noon
Introduction to Law School Systems
June 29, Noon
Managing Stress for Success
July 6, Noon
Law School Finances 101: Strategies for Bills, Books, Budgets, and Financial Aid
July 13, Noon
Reading, Note-taking and Briefing
July 20, Noon
Speaking Up in Law School
July 27, Noon
Studying, Outlining, and Taking Exams
August 3, Noon
Setting Goals and Managing Time/Schedule
Tuesday, August 16-Thursday August 18
Community Fellows Program
The UVA Law Community Fellows Program fosters the values of collegiality, cooperation and belonging each year by selecting first-year students to serve as ambassadors to their peers throughout their time in Law School and later in the professional world. Participating students gain insight and develop skills that benefit them personally, from leadership to negotiation.
The application is due June 24.
Orientation Schedule
Sunday, August 21 (Optional)
PILA Day of Service
The Public Interest Law Association (PILA) is excited to invite all incoming 1L students to join the UVA Law community for our Fall Day of Service on August 21, 2022. Students will volunteer in groups at different community organizations around Charlottesville. This UVA Law tradition is a great opportunity to get to know other students and give back to the Charlottesville community, and we will be partnering with a variety of organizations. Please check back here later for a sign-up link once the event details are finalized. Any questions can be directed to Sydney Hartman at tww7ys@virginia.edu.
Get-Together With Peer Advisors at The Park
Monday, August 22 (Required Unless Otherwise Noted)
8:30-9:30 a.m., WB126, WB128, WB152
Registration
8:30-9:30 a.m., Caplin Auditorium Lobby
Continental Breakfast (Optional)
9:30-10:30 a.m., Caplin Auditorium
Welcome
Dean Risa Goluboff
Assistant Dean for Admissions Natalie Blazer ’08
Student Bar Association President Juhi Desai '23
10:30-11 a.m., Caplin Auditorium
Honor Committee and Judiciary Committee Orientation
11-11:15 a.m.
Break
11:15-11:45 a.m., Caplin Auditorium
Law School Policies and Procedures
Vice Dean Michael Gilbert
Assistant Dean Jason Dugas ’01
Assistant Dean Sarah Davies ’91
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Various Locations
Lunch With Peer Advisors
1-2:00 p.m., Caplin Auditorium
Building the Habit of Success
Justin Earley
2-2:30 p.m., Caplin Auditorium
From All Walks of Life
Assistant Dean Sarah Davies ’91
Director of Student Affairs Megan Durkee '15
2:30-2:45 p.m.
Break (Cookies and Coffee)
2:45-4:15 p.m.
Meetings With Peer Advisors
- Section A, WB105
- Section B, WB126
- Section C, WB128
- Section D, WB152
- Section E, WB101
- Section F, WB104
- Section G, SL258
- Section H, SL262
- Section I, SL294
- Section J, SL298
- LL.M., SL278
4:15-4:45 p.m.
Meetings With Small-Section Professors
- Section A, WB105
- Section B, WB126
- Section C, WB128
- Section D, WB152
- Section E, WB101
- Section F, WB104
- Section G, SL258
- Section H, SL262
- Section I, SL294
- Section J, SL298
4:45-5 p.m.
Break
5-7 p.m., Caplin Pavilion and Spies Garden
Welcome Dinner
Tuesday, August 23 (Required Unless Otherwise Noted)
8:30-10 a.m., Caplin Auditorium Lobby
Continental Breakfast (Optional)
8:30 a.m.-Noon, Various Locations
The Balancing Act – Activities
Noon-12:30 p.m.
Break
12:30-2 p.m., Various Locations
Lunch With Student Organizations
2-3 p.m., Caplin Auditorium
Welcome to Your Legal Career (Optional)
UVA ID Cards
Each student must secure a photo ID card from the University. Students may submit a passport-style photo online by July 21, 2022. We will distribute ID cards after August 8 at the Law School.
You must present an original valid, government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport) in order to pick up your ID card.
Your ID photo will be used in the Law School’s photo directory and seating charts. You will need your ID to enter the Law School building when it is locked, use University Transit, and check out exams in your second semester.
