J.D. Orientation: Welcome Class of 2027 and 2028!

Orientation Information - Welcome to Seton Hall Law!

Orientation provides students with the opportunity to meet professors, get to know classmates and prepare for law school. Orientation will take place on Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16. Attendance is mandatory/required for all incoming students. We look forward to meeting you!

Checklist for Incoming and Transfer Students

Orientation information will be available (in two releases) by July 15 and August 5. Please review and take appropriate action where indicated. If you have any questions, please contact Student Services at [email protected].

2024 Orientation Schedule » (updated: 7/31/24)
Please check back for the most up to date information.

First Release (7/15/24)

1. Honor Code for Students
2. Accessing Class Schedule and First Class Assignments
3. Transfer Write-on Competition - The transfer student write-on competition will take place July 29 at 11 a.m. through August 12 at 11 a.m.  Transfer students who wish to participate must email Michael McBride by 11:59 p.m. on July 25 to express their interest in participating.
4. 1L Law School Success Research Guide
5. Name/Pronouns – Any student who has not yet shared, or who wishes to change, their chosen name or pronouns with Law School Admissions may inform the law school of such by emailing Sheila Gardner. 
6. Photo/Media Release (submission required)
7. Instructions for Upload of Immunization Documentation (required) 
8. Health Insurance
   
   • 1.Please read and review benefit information. 
   • 2.Please select Waiver Form or Enrollment Form to waive coverage or opt in.  The deadline to waive coverage is September 5.
9. How to View/Pay My Bill
10. Tuition & Fees

Second Release (8/5/24)

1. Academic Calendar (2024-2025)
2. Laptop Requirements
3. Introduction to Lawyering (Letter with Orientation Information)  |  United States v. Reid | Essential Lawyering Skills | Global Lawyering Skills (Note: Read Letter first)
4. Diversity Equity and Inclusion Orientation Preparation (see attached)
5. Disability Support – Law students with any disability or any chronic condition or diagnosis for which they are interested in requesting reasonable classroom or exam accommodations must contact the Office of Disability Support. Those specifically requesting classroom accommodations should do so as soon as possible.
6. Ordering Your Fall Books
7. Student Emergency Contact Information
8. Information on Your Tuition Bill
9. Transportation and Parking Options
10. Request a Locker
11. Public Safety Preparedness (required) – please review and complete training
12. Student Organization Look Book