J.D. Orientation: Welcome Class of 2026 and 2027!


Financial Aid available for Law Students

Orientation Events

  1. August 15 | Tour of Newark, 3:30-5:00 p.m. (Optional - In Person- Limit of 25 participants) - Learn more & RSVP.
  2. August 17 | Law School Orientation Day 1, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Required - In person) - View schedule.
  3. August 18 | Lawyering Day, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (Required - In person) - View schedule.
  4. August 18 | Student Organization Fair, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Atrium (Optional - In person).
  5. August 18 | Welcome Reception Happy Hour, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Schiff Lawn (Optional - In person).

First Release (7/25/23)

  1. Honor Code for Students
  2. Accessing Class Schedule and First Class Assignments (Check individual courses on Blackboard via Lawnet)
  3. Transfer Write-on Competition -  the transfer write-on competition will take place July 31st 11:00 am - August 14th 11:00 am. Transfer students who wish to participate must email Michael McBride by 11:59 pm on July 27th to express an interest in participating.
  4. 1L Law School Success Research Guide
  5. Introduction to Lawyering (Letter with Orientation Information)  |  United States v. Reid | Essential Lawyering Skills | Global Lawyering Skills (Note: Read Letter first) 
  6. Name/Pronouns – Any student who has not yet shared, or wishes to change, their chosen name and pronouns with Law School Admissions may inform the law school of such by emailing [email protected]
  7. Photo/Media Release (submission required)
  8. Instructions for Upload of Immunization Documentation 
  9. Health Insurance
  10. How to View/Pay My Bill
  11. Tuition & Fees
  12. Laptop Requirements