Orientation
Unless otherwise noted in your admission letter, orientation for all newly enrolled students will begin Monday, August 21 .
Important dates:
- August 21 – 26, 2023 - New Student Orientation.
- Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - LAWR classes for J.D. students begins.
- Monday, August 28, 2023 - Doctrinal classes for all students begins.
This information is for J.D., LL.M. and Transfer/Visiting students only. Undergraduate law students looking for information on their undergraduate orientation and related activities should visit UB’s Fall Opening 2023 website.
Agendas
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This schedule is subject to change.
Download the Transfer & Visiting Students Orientation Schedule (PDF).
Monday, August 21 - MANDATORY - Professional Attire
| 9:30-10:00a --- Center for the Arts (CFA) | Registration & Light Breakfast Meet alumni, faculty, and staff, and sign the Class of 2026 Welcome Banner! |
| 10:00a - 10:30a --- CFA Screening Room | Dean’s Welcome & Remarks from the Faculty & Administration |
| 10:30a - 11:00a | New Student Class Photo |
| 11:15a - 12:30p --- CFA Atrium | Lunch |
| 12:30p - 2:15p CFA Screening Room | Review of General Academic Requirements and Policies (GARP), Code of Conduct, and Student Support Services
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Tuesday, August 22 - MANDATORY
| 8:30a - 9:00a Lobby, O'Brian Hall | Breakfast Sponsored by the Buffalo Law Review * |
| 9:00a - 11:00a See HUB for Section & Location | Legal, Analysis, Writing, & Research (LAWR) ** |
| 11:15a - 12:30p --- 106 O’Brian Hall | Valuing Diversity & Inclusion in Legal Education |
| 12:30p - 1:30p --- Lobby, 102/104, O'Brian Hall | Join us for a Taco Tuesday! Sponsored by Barbri, Themis, Helix and Kaplan |
| 1:45p - 3:15p --- 106, O'Brian Hall | Library & Technology Orientation |
| 3:30p - 5:00p --- 2nd Floor Law Library O'Brian Hall | Library Welcome Party* Join the Law Library for refreshments & prizes. |
Wednesday, August 23 - MANDATORY - Professional Attire Required for Professional Photos and Alumni Reception
| 9:00a - 11:00a See HUB for section & location | Legal, Analysis, Writing, & Research (LAWR) ** |
| 11:30a-12:30p --- 505 O'Brian Hall | Transfer Question & Answer Panel with current law students, faculty, and staff |
| 2:55p - 3:15p --- 524 O’Brian Hall | Transfer Student Professional Photos * (Mandatory) |
| 4:00p - 5:00p --- 106 O’Brian Hall | Networking 101 |
| 5:30p - 7:30p --- Center for Tomorrow UB North Campus | Law Alumni Association Welcome Reception * Join your alumni for a networking reception, with beer, wine & plenty of hors d’oeuvres. |
Thursday, August 24 - MANDATORY
| 8:30-9:00a --- Lobby O'Brian Hall | Breakfast Sponsored by the Buffalo Public Interest Law Program (BPILP) * |
9:00a - 11:00a | Legal, Analysis, Writing, & Research (LAWR) ** |
11:00a - 1:00p | Departmental Tabling * Walking Tours of Campus * |
| 2:00p - 5:00p --- 106 O'Brian Hall | Devil in the Grove: Movie Screening, Discussion & Dinner Discussion led by Office of Student Affairs & Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion alongside faculty members. |
Friday, August 25 – MANDATORY
9:00a - 11:00a
| Legal, Analysis, Writing, & Research (LAWR) ** |
| 11:15a - 2:00p --- Law Library Patio, 2nd Floor Enter at Reading Room | Popsicles on the Patio! Come relax and celebrate the end of week 1 – you did it! |
Saturday, August 26
| 3:00p – 5:00p --- Thin Man Brewery 166 Chandler St, Buffalo, NY 14207 | Student Bar Association Welcome Event * Enjoy complimentary food and drink on the rooftop arcade with your Student Bar Association! |
Monday, August 28
All Upper Level and 1L Doctrinal Classes Begin (See HUB for Details & Locations)
Friday, September 8 - MANDATORY - Professional Dress Required
| 9:00a - 11:00a Arrive by 8:45a --- 92 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202 | Downtown Court TripLanyard * Nametag Required for Security Lunch (Download Court Trip Instructions) |
| 12:30p - 3:30p --- Hotel at the Lafayette, Greenhouse Room 391 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203 | Lunch @ Hotel at the Lafayette Meet and greet members of the judiciary over lunch. |
* Marked Sessions are optional, but highly encouraged.
**Sessions are only required if LAWR is a required Fall Course.
Further Learning & Engagement
| Sept. 13 & 14, 10:00a - 1:00p --- Lobby, O'Brian Hall | Student Club and Organization Tabling Learn more about the many different ways to get involved and meet and greet with the various clubs & organizations at UB Law! |
| Oct. 12, 3:30p --- 106 O'Brian Hall | How to Outline with Professor Long During this talk students will learn the reasons for outlining coursework, what to expect on exams, and how to Do the Deed. |