Welcome to Emory Law! All events for Welcome Week are listed below. Please email jdadmission@emory.edu if you have any questions.
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 Welcome Week events must wear masks and practice social distancing while on campus. Students must also undergo COVID-19 testing before arriving at Emory Law.
- Parking for In-Person Modules: Complimentary parking is available in the Lowergate South/Gambrell parking deck directly behind the law school beginning 30 minutes before check-in and ending once the first session begins.
- Attire: Emory Law is a comfortable and welcoming community. Our students typically dress casually for class, and comfortable attire and shoes are appropriate for in-person attendance.
- International students: If you have an F-1 visa, you are also required to attend events on Monday, August 10.
Monday, August 10 (virtual)
All sessions will be held online through Canvas.
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome to Emory Law |
| 9:15 a.m. | Academic Engagement & Student Success |
| 9:45 a.m. | Study Smarter: How to Brief a Case |
| 3:30 p.m. | Continuing Your Legal Career: Career Center, Pro Bono, Public Interest, & Judicial Clerkships |
| 6:00 p.m. | Student Panel Hosted by Director of Student Life Stephanie Dingle |
| 7:00 p.m. | Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Fireside Chat (Optional) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA) Fireside Chat (Optional) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) Fireside Chat (Optional) |
Tuesday, August 11 (in-person based on section)
All students will be assigned to a House and ILARC professor and will have the following sessions in order. This schedule provides check-in details for students attending in-person.
Students who have chosen to attend classes 100% online will access these sessions online through Canvas.
| Check-in |
| Welcome to Emory Law from Dean Mary Anne Bobinski |
| First Law School Class: Introduction to Legal Advocacy, Research, and Communications (ILARC) |
| BREAK |
| Faculty Panel: Classroom Expectations |
| Financial Aid and Wrap Up with Associate Dean Ethan Rosenzweig |
| Introduction of the Houses Program, House Coordinators, and Dean's Teaching Fellows |
| Campus Tour with current Emory Law Students (Online attendees may view a tour of Emory Law and Emory University online; there will be no live online component to this tour.) |
Inman Park House with ILARC Professor Koster: Check-in will be on 2nd floor connector from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Sessions will be in 1D from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Druid Hills House with ILARC Professor Schwartz: Check-in will be on the 2nd floor connector from 10:30 a.m to 11:00 a.m. Sessions will be in 1E from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Kirkwood House with ILARC Professor Pinder: Check-in will be on the 2nd floor connector from 12:30 p.m to 1:00 p.m. Sessions will be in 1C from 1:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Midtown House with ILARC Professor Parrish: Check-in will be on the 2nd floor connector from 2:30 p.m to 3:00 p.m. Sessions will be in 1D from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sweet Auburn with ILARC Professor Romig: Check-in will be on the 2nd floor connector from 3:45 p.m to 4:15 p.m. Sessions will be in 1E from 4:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12 (in-person based on section)
All students will be assigned to a House and ILARC professor and will have the following sessions in order. This schedule provides check-in details for students attending in-person.
Students who have chosen to attend classes 100% online will access these sessions online through Canvas.
| Check-in |
| Welcome to Emory Law from Dean Mary Anne Bobinski |
| First Law School Class: Introduction to Legal Advocacy, Research, and Communications (ILARC) |
| BREAK |
| Faculty Panel: Classroom Expectations |
| Financial Aid and Wrap Up with Associate Dean Ethan Rosenzweig |
| Introduction of the Houses Program, House Coordinators, and Dean's Teaching Fellows |
| Campus Tour with current Emory Law Students |
Morningside House with Professor Kirk: Check-in will be on the 2nd floor connector from 10:30 a.m to 11:00 a.m. Sessions will be in 1E from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Decatur House with ILARC Professor Cooper: Check-in will be on the 2nd floor connector from 8:30 a.m to 9:00 a.m. Sessions will be in 1D from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Old Fourth Ward House with Professor Mathews: Check-in will be on the 2nd floor connector from 12:30 p.m to 1:00 p.m. Sessions will be in 1C from 1:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Virginia Highland House with ILARC Professor Carroll: Check-in will be on the 2nd floor connector from 2:30 p.m to 3:00 p.m. Sessions will be in 1D from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 13 (virtual)
All sessions will be held online through Canvas.
| 11:00 a.m. | Starting Your Legal Career and Pro Bono, Public Interest, & Judicial Clerkships |
| 11:00 a.m. | AJD Academic Prep Session |
| 12:00 p.m. | Professionalism: Welcome, Convocation, and Plenary Session |
| 1:15 p.m. | Professionalism: Small Group Sessions |
| 3:30 p.m. | Professionalism: Swearing-in with Justice Michael P. Boggs |
| 4:00 p.m. | Recess with SBA President Maggie Clark and University President Gregory Fenves (Meet and Greet) (Optional) |
Friday, August 14 (virtual)
All sessions will be held online through Canvas.
| 9:45 a.m. | Welcome from Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Students and Chief Diversity Officer Derrick Howard | Inman Park, Druid Hills, Kirkwood, Midtown, Sweet Auburn |
| 10:00 a.m | Professionalism: Cultural Competence with President & Founder of Fletcher Consulting Marguerite Fletcher | Inman Park, Druid Hills, Kirkwood, Midtown, Sweet Auburn |
| 12:15 p.m. | Welcome from Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Students and Chief Diversity Officer Derrick Howard | Morningside, Decatur, Old Fourth Ward, Virginia Highland |
| 12:30 p.m. | Professionalism: Cultural Competence with President & Founder of Fletcher Consulting Marguerite Fletcher | Morningside, Decatur, Old Fourth Ward, Virginia Highland |
| 3:00 p.m. | Emory Public Interest Committee (EPIC) Meet and Greet (Optional) | All sections |
Required Pre-recorded Sessions & Pre-orientation Activities
All sessions will be available online through Canvas.
| Introduction to IT & Canvas |
| Title IX at Emory: Sexual Misconduct Policy & Response |
| Introduction to Library & Supplements |
| Welcome from Advancement and Alumni Engagement |
| Your Responsibilities as a Student |