Welcome to Emory Law! Orientation will be held Wednesday, August 12, through Friday, August 14, and we can't wait to meet you. Over these three days, you'll do more than learn how to brief a case—you'll start building your Emory Law community. This week is all about finding your people, getting grounded in what matters here, and setting yourself up for success in the classroom and beyond.
Here's a glimpse of what's coming:
- Meet your future classmates, professors, and alumni
- Explore what it means to be an Emory lawyer and the values that guide us
- Get the tools to start off with a strong academic foundation
Orientation is mandatory and in-person. If you have any questions about this, please contact us at jdadmission@emory.edu.
Please note:
Orientation Dress Code
- Wednesday: Business Casual
- Thursday: Professional Attire—you'll be taking your official Emory University School of Law headshot on Thursday. This photo will be used for future networking, marketing, and professional opportunities. We strongly recommend wearing navy or black, as these colors project a polished, professional image.
- Friday: Casual—you'll be wearing your House T-shirt
Parking: Complimentary parking is available in the Gambrell parking deck directly behind the law school. You will be emailed a QR code ahead of Orientation that will grant you access to the parking deck. This pass will let you into the Gambrell deck only for the week of Orientation.
International Students: If you have an F-1 visa, you are required to attend the additional ISSS session on Thursday, August 13.
Schedule
JD Orientation
Wednesday, August 12
Time | Program | Location |
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Check-in | 2nd Floor Connector |
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Welcome to Emory Law | Tull Auditorium |
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Student Panel: What We Wish We Knew as 1Ls | Tull Auditorium |
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Introduction to House Captains and Dean's Teaching Fellows | Tull Auditorium |
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Break | Hunter Atrium |
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Case Briefing | 1C/1D/1E |
4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Break | |
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | 1L Faculty Panel | Tull Auditorium |
6:00 p.m. | Community BBQ Dinner | Bacardi Plaza/Student Commons |
Thursday, August 13
Time | Program | Location |
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Picture Day: Law School Edition | Hunter Atrium |
12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Opening Session for Students | Tull Auditorium |
12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Break/Transition to Classrooms | |
1:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Professionalism Hypos | Various classrooms |
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Break | |
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Professionalism Remarks and Oath | Tull Auditorium |
4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Reception | Bacardi Plaza |
Friday, August 14
Time | Program | Location |
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Community and Belonging | Tull Auditorium |
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Introduction to Student Services: Career Advising, Academic Advising, Library Services | Tull Auditorium |
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Break/Transition to Classrooms | |
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | ILARC Class | Various classrooms |
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch with Houses | Various classrooms |
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Houses Scavenger Hunt | Around campus |
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Student Organizations and University Resource Fair | Hunter Atrium/Student Commons |
4:30 p.m. | SBA Recess/Pizza | Bacardi Plaza |
Sunday, August 16 (2:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
An Afternoon on Bacardi Plaza: Welcome to the Emory Law Community
Before the first official day of class, join us on Bacardi Plaza for an afternoon dedicated to community, connection, and fellowship. This casual yet impactful gathering is your first opportunity to meet local alumni and law school leadership in a relaxed setting. Enjoy refreshments, connect with your future peers, and hear a special welcome from our Emory Law Alumni Board President as we kick off your law school journey. This event is optional but encouraged! Register here by Sunday, August 9.
SJD Orientation
Wednesday, August 12
Time | Program | Location |
6:00 p.m. | Community BBQ Dinner (optional) | Bacardi Plaza/Student Commons |
Thursday, August 13
Time | Program | Location |
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Picture Day: Law School Edition | Hunter Atrium |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Break | |
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | ISSS Meeting (required if on student visa) | TBA |
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | SJD Welcome | TBA |
11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. | Meeting with SJD Advisors | TBA |
Friday, August 14
Time | Program | Location |
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Community and Belonging (optional) | Tull Auditorium |
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Student Organizations and University Resource Fair (optional) | Hunter Atrium/Student Commons |
4:30 p.m. | SBA Recess/Pizza (optional) | Bacardi Plaza |