Orientation Information - Welcome to Seton Hall Law!

Orientation will take place, in person, on Thursday, August 19th and Friday, August 20th at Seton Hall Law School. We look forward to meeting you!

Orientation information can be found below; please review and take appropriate action where indicated. Information will be available (in three releases) by June 16, July 19 and August 2. Check the orientation schedule below for most up to date version available. If you have any questions, please contact Student Services at [email protected].

Orientation Events

1. August 4 | Pre-Orientation - Hit the Ground Running: The Answers You Need NOW, 6-7:30 p.m. (Watch recording). Learn more.
2. August 16 | 1L Walking Tour of Newark, 3-5:00 p.m. (Optional - In Person - Limit of 50 participants - Learn more & RSVP).
3. August 19-20 | 1L Orientation/Lawyering Days (Required - In person) - View schedule.
4. August 20 | Student Organization Fair, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Optional - In person) - Check calendar for details.
5. August 20 | Welcome Reception Happy Hour, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (Optional - In person) - Check calendar for details.

Third Release (8/2/21)

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1. Honor Code for Students
2. Covid-19 Response and Updates
3. Diversity Equity and Inclusion Orientation Preparation
4. Orientation Schedule (last updated: 8/14/21)
5. Ordering Your Fall Books
6. Accessing Class Schedule and First Class Assignments (Check individual courses on Blackboard via Lawnet)
7. 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].
8. Photo/Media Release (submission required)
9. Instructions for Upload of Immunization Documentation
   1. Video Tutorial: Complete SHU Health Requirements, Including Voluntary Upload of Covid-19 Vaccine Card - A tutorial on how to complete this can be found here.
10. Health Insurance - Please visit click “waive or enroll” to make your 2021-2022 health insurance selection.

Second Release (7/19/21)

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1. 1L Law School Success Research Guide
2. Tuition and Fees
3. How to View/Pay My Bill
4. Accessing Email, Cloud Storage, Blackboard & Lawnet via our Portal
5. Laptop Requirements
6. Student Emergency Contact Information
7. Information on Your Tuition Bill
8. Introduction to Lawyering (Letter with Information)  |  United States v. Reid  | Essential Lawyering Skills | Global Lawyering Skills (Note: Read Letter first)
9. Journals Write-on Competition for TRANSFER STUDENTS (Competition starts August 2 - 16)

First Release (6/16/21)

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1. Academic Calendar (2021-22)
2. Review Financial Aid Presentation for action items.
3. Register for Financial Planning for Law Students Webinar 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM
4. Disability Support for 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 no later than August 1.
5. Student ID's: Look for an email from [email protected] regarding how to upload an ID photo.
6. Review: Public Safety Information / Emergency Notification System
7. Review: Student Protest Policy
8. Review: Student Parking Options
9. NJ TRANSIT Discount Information: All incoming full-time students will be able to purchase NJ Transit discount tickets beginning August 1 (i.e. Buy your monthly discounted ticket for September by August 10, 2021).  For detail information, please read rules and instructions here.
10. Request a Locker (Students must request locker no later than August 1)
11. Transfer Students are invited to participate in the 2021 Journals Summer Write-on Competition. The competition begins July 30 and ends August 14. More information will be available on the next release (July 19).