Welcome to Emory Law! All events for the Virtual Kick-Off Residency are listed below.
Please note:
- Attendance: All required online orientation sessions must be attended live. Your attendance will be tracked in Canvas and Zoom.
- Return to Campus Requirements: Students attending in-person classes must wear masks and practice social distancing while on campus. All students who are planning to access campus during the spring 2021 semester must complete an onboarding process. Please visit https://www.emory.edu/forward/graduate/index.html to access and complete the onboarding process.
Thursday, January 7 (Virtual)
| 5:00 p.m. | Opening Remarks from Dean Mary Anne Bobinski |
| 5:10 p.m. | Introductions and Trivia Night |
| 6:00 p.m. | Hang Out with the JM Society |
Friday, January 8 (Virtual)
| 10:00 a.m. | Welcome to Emory Law: Opening Remarks, Program Overview |
| 10:30 a.m. | Academic Advisor Introduction |
| 10:45 a.m. | Introduction to the American Legal System |
| 12:45 p.m. | Lunch/Break |
| 1:45 p.m. | Analysis, Research, and Communications for Non-Lawyers |
| 3:15 p.m. | Work Time - Assignments due at 11:59 p.m. |
Saturday, January 9 (Virtual)
| 10:30 a.m. | Study Smarter: Class Preparation and Case Briefing |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch/Break |
| 1:00 p.m. | Review of Previous Night's Assignments |
| 1:30 p.m. | Final Class: State of the Legal Industry and JM Careers |
| 2:30 p.m. | Closing |
Required Pre-recorded Sessions
| Introduction to IT & Canvas |
| Title IX at Emory: Sexual Misconduct Policy & Response |
| Introduction to Library & Supplements |
| Welcome from Advancement and Alumni Engagement |