J.D. Orientation: Welcome Class of 2028 and 2029!

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 14 and Friday, August 15. Attendance is mandatory/required for all incoming students. Additional information will be available soon.

We look forward to meeting you!

Checklist for Incoming and Transfer Students

Orientation information will be available (in two releases) by July 17 and August 7.

Please review and take appropriate action where indicated. If you have any questions, please contact Student Services at [email protected].

First Release (7/17/25)

1. Academic Calendar (2025-2026)
2. Honor Code for Students
3. 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.
4. Telling Our Stories – Orientation Preparation
5. Introduction to Lawyering (Letter with Orientation Information)  |  United States v. Reid | Essential Lawyering Skills | Global Lawyering Skills (Note: Read Letter first)
6. Transfer Write-on Competition - The transfer student write-on competition will take place July 28 at 11 a.m. through August 11 at 11 a.m.  Transfer students who wish to participate must email Michael McBride by 11:59 p.m. on July 24 to express their interest in participating.
7. Student Emergency Contact Information
8. Instructions for Upload of Immunization Documentation (required) 
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Tuition & Fees
12. Quick Guide on Billing/Bursar Account
13. Laptop Requirements
14. Photo/Media Release (submission required)