The Office of the Dean of Students offers many services to Seton Hall Law School students.  Please browse below for information.

Bar Review Courses After graduating, students usually take bar review courses in preparation for the Bar Exam.  Commercial organizations advertise early in the school year, attempting to become the student's choice by offering discounts or premiums for those who sign up early. Such organizations are permitted to set up tables on the second floor, near the student lounge for informational purposes.

Bookstore Located on the second floor, the Law School Bookstore offers all required course books as well as supplies.  Both new and used books are sold.  The bookstore can be reached at (973) 642-8569.  The bookstore website can be used for purchasing textbooks.

Bulletin Boards Bulletin boards are conveniently placed throughout the building. They are assigned for specific purposes. Students are requested to use boards only as designated, and to use push-pins or thumb tacks only. Nothing is to be posted on walls, doors, or windows anywhere in the building. Items hung in non-designated areas will be promptly removed. Items to be posted must first be approved by the Office of the Dean of Students. Postings which are not appropriately stamped will be taken down. General information boards are available, and student organizations should use the board outside the student lounge. Official information and notices from the offices of the deans, registrar, faculty, administration, etc. will be posted outside their respective offices. Information regarding events for the week will be posted on the calendar at the entrance of the cafeteria.

Computers and Connectivity The law school provides more than 150 hardwired workstations dedicated exclusively for student use.  All our computers are PC based.  Our 40-station state-of-the-art computer lab and training center is located on the 4th floor.  Open network ports are also available in the law library and other areas for laptop access as well as a wireless network, which covers all of the law school.  The computer labs are open from 7:00 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.. All incoming students are required to possess a wireless laptop.  For more information on minimum specifications please see our Laptop Requirements.  For students admitted prior to Fall 2005, laptops with an Ethernet port or a wireless network card, can be configured to access our network when inside the law building.  To request configuration, please contact the Office of Legal Computing at (973) 642-8878.

Counseling Services Professional counselors from University’s Counseling Services are available to meet with students at the Law School on Wednesday (by appointment from 10am to 6pm) or the Seton Hall University Campus in South Orange. To schedule an appointment, contact the University Counseling Services office at 973-761-9500.  In addition to individual counseling, group workshops are held throughout the year on matters like handling stress, time management, etc. Students are encouraged to use these services to help them cope with the problems and stress of law school as well as any personal problems they may encounter. Appointments may be made by calling the University’s Counseling Services Office at (973) 761-9500. All matters are kept in strict confidence.  Counseling Services also provides assistance with alcohol and other addictions.  New Jersey Lawyer Assistance Program provides free confidential services for law students with alcohol, drug and gambling issues.  NJLAP can also be contacted at 1-800-24-NJLAP (246-5527). Other sources of assistance to students are Cara Foerst, the  Dean of Student Services at (973) 642-8707, and Father Nicholas Gengaro, the Law School Chaplain at (973) 642-8859.

Disabled Students Recognizing the fact that disabled persons make important contributions to the legal profession, Seton Hall Law School is committed to providing these individuals with access to all programs and services, for which they would otherwise be qualified.  We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and our building is barrier-free. Students with disabilities who need accommodations should identify themselves to Dean Cara Herrick Foerst so that their needs can be met. Special academic needs such as special course scheduling or different exam procedures will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the Dean of Students, Cara Herrick Foerst who must be notified by September 1. If you require classroom accommodations advanced notice must be provided prior to the beginning of the semester.

Identification Cards During Orientation, all students are photographed for ID cards that will be issued shortly thereafter. They can be obtained subsequently from the Security Desk located on the first floor. ID cards are required for various purposes at the Law School, and can also be programmed for certain areas and privileges at the University in South Orange. ::.Information on Pirate's Gold/Student ID Card

Judicial Externships The Judicial Externship Program offers an exciting opportunity for students to participate in all aspects of the judicial process.  Externs work with a judge and the judge's law clerks on a host of research projects, write memoranda, draft opinions and observe the daily proceedings brought before the court.  More Information>>

Lexis and Westlaw Passwords As part of your law school education, each student is provided with a private Lexis and Westlaw password to access to these important online resources.  Passwords are distributed at the beginning of each school year.

Lockers Lockers are available for rent.  Locker number, location, and combination will be assigned and can be obtained the first week of classes from the Office of the Dean of Students. Students must be aware that lockers will be completely cleaned out, and contents discarded, at the end of each academic year. (Usually in late June.)  Returning students, however, may opt to keep the locker they had from the previous year.

Lost and Found Found articles should be turned over to the Security Officers located in the main lobby near the entrance to the law school.

Mailboxes Each Student has a mailbox, arranged alphabetically, and located on the second floor adjacent to the student lounge and organization offices.

Network Account and Email Upon being admitted to Seton Hall Law School, all students are provided with a network account, email account, network login code and first time network login password.  This allows access to our student network.  When your network account is created, a Lotus Notes email account is also created.  Over the summer, you will receive information regarding how to access your network account, email and what your Seton Hall Law School email address will be.  The Law School emails law students information about registration, courses, cancellations, job opportunities and a variety of other matters. Students who do not regularly check their emails will miss numerous opportunities.

Scheduling of Student Events All student functions must be approved by the Office of the Dean of Students.  Contact Number: 973-642-8707 All events are to be cleared through the Office of the Dean of Students.  Rooms must be reserved in advance through Gina Fondetto of the Special Programs office. A schedule of events is posted on the website and event notices may also be placed on various bulletin boards as designated, after receiving stamped approval from the Office of the Dean of Students.

Security The Law School provides 24 hour security. The security desk is located in the lobby of the law school, or call (973) 642-8725. Security guards patrol the building on a regular basis. Students are urged to walk with companions during evening hours or to use the van service when returning to parking lots or to Newark railroad stations.

Student Organizations We offer a wide variety of extra- and co-curricular activities geared to the personal interests and professional development of individual students.  Click here for a listing of our Student Organizations.

Van Service Van service is supplied for transportation to local train stations and parking areas. The vans run from 6:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. during the winter months) to midnight, leaving the front of the Law School as needed. Students are required to request van service from the security desk directly or by calling (973) 642-8725 and are urged to use this service to ensure their safety.