Orientation Information - Welcome to Seton Hall Law!

Orientation for all new students will be delivered through a combination of remote and in-person events. All new students will be asked to join a synchronous remote session on the afternoon of Friday, August 14th; thereafter, in compliance with social distancing guidelines, we will be delivering our in-person Orientation itinerary to incoming students on one of either Thursday, August 20th or Friday, August 21st. Please see the Orientation Schedule (listed below) for a your date assignment and a complete list of all events. All remote access links will follow. Attendance at Orientation is mandatory for all new students. Please note: If you apply and are approved for the remote option (Hyflex), remote attendance at Orientation is also permissible.

We look forward to meeting you! In the coming weeks we will be publishing Orientation information (in three releases); please review and take appropriate action where indicated. Information will be available below on June 17, July 15 and August 4. If you have any questions, please contact Student Services at [email protected].

Words of Advice from our Alumni: Jhanice Domingo '02 and LeRoy Tice '05

Meet your section Professors

Introduction to Lawyering - view professors

Third Release (8/4/20)

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1. Honor Code for Students
2. Seton Hall University Restart Plan
3. Diversity Equity and Inclusion Orientation Preparation
4. Orientation Schedule (last updated: 8/10/20)
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
10. Student Organization Look Book

Second Release (7/15/20)

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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 (Note: Read Letter first)
9. Journals Write-on Competition for TRANSFER STUDENTS (Competition starts August 2 - 16)

First Release (6/17/20)

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1. Academic Calendar (2020-21)
2. Financial Aid Action items / Meet MAX – Watch video or Read/Review slides
3. Disability Support for Law Students 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 no later than August 1.
4. Public Safety Information / Emergency Notification System
5. Student Protest Policy
6. Student Parking Options
7. NJ TRANSIT Discount Information All incoming full-time students will be able to purchase NJ Transit discount tickets beginning August 1.  Please read rules and instructions here.
8. Request a Locker (Students must request locker no later than August 1)