Orientation Information for the Class of 2027

Mandatory orientation for the J.D. Class of 2027 will be held Aug. 15, 16 and 19. 

Summer Programming

The Law School and student organizations host Zoom sessions and other programs/events to orient students. 

Full Schedule

Community Fellows Program

Monday, Aug. 12-Wednesday, Aug. 14 (half day)

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. If you are interested in applying, please complete the application by June 21, 2024, at 5 p.m. 

Orientation Schedule 

Navigating Challenging Interactions

10-11:30 a.m., Sections A-D in WB154, Sections E-J & LL.M., in Caplin Auditorium

• Jacqueline Cranford ’93
• Denise Robinson

Lunch and Debrief by Section with Orientation Facilitators

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Pickup in Caplin Pavilion, Lunch in Various Classrooms

• Section A - WB101
• Section B - WB102
• Section C - WB103
• Section D - WB104
• Section E - WB105
• Section F - SL262
• Section G - SL278
• Section H - SL294
• Section I - SL298
• Section J - WB126
• Section LL.M. - WB128

Managing Conflict Panel

1-2 p.m., Caplin Auditorium

• Assistant Dean Sarah Davies ’91
• Assistant Dean Mark Jefferson
• Professor George M. Cohen
• Judge Lisa Lorish ’08

Facilitated Discussions by Section

2-3 p.m., Various Locations

• Section A - WB101
• Section B - WB102
• Section C - WB103
• Section D - WB104
• Section E - WB105
• Section F - SL262
• Section G - SL278
• Section H - SL294
• Section I - SL298
• Section J - WB126
• Section LL.M. - WB128

Sweet Treats Social

3-4 p.m., Spies Garden

Getting Ready for Class (Optional)

3:15-4 p.m., WB154

• Assistant Dean Sarah Davies ’91
• Director Megan Durkee ’15

Sunday, Aug. 18 (Optional)

PILA Day of Service 

The Public Interest Law Association (PILA) is excited to be hosting its annual Fall Day of Service on Sunday, August 18th. This is a great way to be involved in and give back to the Charlottesville community. We have a variety of partner organizations with which students can volunteer. Students will need to physically be in Charlottesville for all options.

An optional (but highly encouraged!) breakfast will be served at 8:30 am, but all volunteers must check in by 8:45 am. Groups will depart from the law school at 9:00 am or 9:15 am, depending on site location.

To sign up, fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/vypxGaFf6J. This is open to all law students.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ashley Ramsay at @email. 

Monday, Aug. 19 (Required Unless Otherwise Noted)

Registration and (Optional) Continental Breakfast

8:30-9:30 a.m., Caplin Auditorium Lobby 

Preparing for Class: Reading and Briefing 

9:30-10:15 a.m., Caplin Auditorium 

• Professor Molly Bishop Shadel

Mock Contracts Class (and Why Cold Calls Are Important)

10:15-11 a.m., Caplin Auditorium

• Professor George Geis

Break

11-11:15 a.m.

Habits for Success

11:15 a.m.-Noon, Caplin Auditorium

• Justin Earley

Setting Goals

Noon-12:30 p.m., Caplin Auditorium

• Assistant Dean Sarah Davies ’91

Welcome Lunch with Peer Advisors by Section

12:30-2 p.m., Pickup in Caplin Pavilion, Lunch in Various Classrooms

• Section A - WB101
• Section B - WB102
• Section C - WB103
• Section D - WB104
• Section E - WB105
• Section F - SL262
• Section G - SL278
• Section H - SL294
• Section I - SL298
• Section J - WB126
• Section LL.M. - WB128

Meet Your Legal Research and Writing Professor

2-2:30 p.m, Various Classrooms

• Professor D. Ruth Buck ’85 - Sections A, C, J - WB126
• Professor Joe Fore ’11 - Sections D, E, F - WB152
• Professor Sarah Stewart Ware - Sections B, G, H, I - WB154
• Professor Karen Moran - Section LL.M.  - WB128

Break

2:30-2:45 p.m.

Meet Your Doctrinal Professors 

2:45-4:45 p.m., Various Classrooms 

Torts, 2:45-3:05 p.m.

• Professor Gregg Strauss - Sections C, E - SL298
• Professor G. Edward White - Sections D, I - WB101
• Professor Barbara E. Armacost ’89  - Sections A, B - SL262
• Professor Kenneth S. Abraham - Sections F, G - WB128
• Professor John F. Duffy - Sections H, J - WB154

Contracts - 3:15-3:35 p.m.

• Professor Alex M. Johnson Jr. - Section D - WB105
• Professor Jason Johnston - Section G - WB103
• Professor Mitu Gulati - Section B - SL294
• Professor Rich Hynes - Section I - SL262
• Professor Jay Butler - Section J -WB104
• Professor Michael Francus - Section A, C - WB102
• Professor Paul Stephan - Section F -SL298
• Professor Deborah Hellman - Sections E, H -SL278

Civil Procedure - 3:45-4:05 p.m.

• Professor Ann Woolhandler - Sections I, J - WB102
• Professor Greg Mitchell - Section E - WB103
• Professor Amanda Frost - Section B, D - SL262
• Professor George Rutherglen - Section C - WB105
• Professor Lawrence B. Solum - Section A - WB126
• Professor Alice Abrokwa - Sections F, G - WB128
• Professor Daniel R. Ortiz - Section H - WB104

Criminal Law - 4:15-4:35 p.m.

• Professor Josh Bowers - Sections D, J - WB101
• Professor Thomas Frampton - Sections E, I - WB128
• Professor Darryl Brown ’90 - Sections A, F - WB102
• Professor Rachel Harmon - Sections C, G - SL258
• Professor Kim Forde-Mazrui - Sections B, H - SL262

Law School Kickoff BBQ

5-7 p.m., Caplin Pavilion, Spies Garden

UVA ID Cards

Each student must secure a photo ID card from the University. Students may submit a passport-style photo online by July 22, 2024 at noon. We will distribute ID cards at the Law School after Aug. 5, 2024. 

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.   

Parking

Parking is available for students in the D3 lot and the Blue lot near the Park. (See the parking map.) You can either use the ParkMobile App for daily parking or buy a parking pass from the University’s Parking and Transportation Department (compare options).

You can use the Online Parking Portal to manage your parking account. For questions, contact Parking and Transportation at @email or (434) 924-7231.

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