Fall 2022 Orientation
We are excited to welcome you to the University of Wisconsin Law School! Below is a schedule of Orientation events, which includes pre-orientation sessions throughout August and Orientation Week from August 30 to September 2.
We look forward to welcoming you to Madison.
Logistics
Pre-Orientation events will be Virtual and available on Canvas.
Orientation Week events will be in person unless otherwise specified.
All events are in Central Daylight Time (CDT).
Canvas Course
The full Orientation schedule and all links for virtual events or workshop sign-ups will be available through Canvas.
You will need to activate your NetID to access Canvas. Link to the 2022 Orientation Canvas course is still forthcoming.
Pre-Orientation Sessions
All pre-orientation sessions will be virtual. View the full Orientation schedule and links for virtual events or sign-ups for workshops on Canvas. 2L and 3L Small Group Leaders will start reaching out around this time.
Full Pre-Orientation Schedule »
Orientation Week
Unless otherwise specified, all events during orientation week will be in-person. Event links take you to a more detailed 1L Orientation Schedule.
See Canvas for locations and assigned rooms.
LEO Orientation
The Legal Education Opportunities (LEO) Program at UW Law School is designed to support students of color and other historically underrepresented groups throughout the recruitment, enrollment, and alumni experience.
The program provides an informal academic and social support network for its students while they are in law school and beyond. LEO Orientation offers an opportunity for community building among LEO students and their allies. RSVP Required (See email from Admissions).
Check In & Continental Breakfast
Time: 8:30 - 10:30 am
Welcome & Introduction
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am
Lunch with Student Leaders
Lunch: 12 - 1 pm
Location: varies by LRW section; see Canvas for location
Resources for Academic, Professional & Personal Success
Time: 1:15 - 4 pm
Location: varies by LRW section; see Canvas for location
Reception
Time: 4 - 5 pm
Day One Evaluation Survey
Please complete the Day 1 (Wednesday) Orientation Survey. Go to your Canvas page for the link. We appreciate your feedback!
Mock Classes
Time & Location: varies depending on your LRW Section
Lunch with your Legal Research & Writing Professor
Time & Location: varies depending on your LRW Section
Mandatory Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Session
Time & Location: varies depending on your LRW Section
Transfer Orientation
Time: 12:00 pm - 4 pm
Student Organization Fair, Required Law School Photograph, & Library Tours
Time: 2:30pm - 4 pm
Location: see Canvas for Location
Day Two Evaluation Survey
Please complete the Day 2 (Thursday) Orientation Survey. Go to your Canvas page for the link. We appreciate your feedback!
AEP Study Smart III
Time: 9 - 10 am; 12 - 1 pm
Location: see Canvas for location
Optional Financial Aid Drop-In Hours
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Location: Sign-up via Canvas
AEP Skills Workshop (Repeat from LEO Orientation)
Time: 2 - 3 pm
Location: see Canvas for location