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Class Information

First-Year Orientation

Orientation will be held Aug. 16–20, 2010. The orientation program is part of the first-year instructional program. Attendance and participation in the orientation program is mandatory for all first-year students. Orientation materials will be sent out in early July. Formal classes for all law students begin Aug. 23.

First-Year Class Schedule

The first-year curriculum is required and class schedules are predetermined. Individual class schedules and book lists will be available in early August. Required first-year classes are listed on our website and can be found online by clicking here.

Full-time Day Program: Full-time day students are randomly assigned to one of two day sections of 85–95 students each. Legal research and writing classes are divided into small sections of 20–25 students each. Full-time day students enroll in five classes a semester (15 units), which are held Monday through Friday. First-year full-time students take two classes per day, one in the morning and another in the afternoon.

Part-time Evening Program: There is only one part-time evening section, typically 45–55 students. Legal research and writing classes are divided into small sections of 20–25 students each. Part-time evening students enroll in four classes a semester (10 units), which are held Monday through Thursday at 6:30 p.m. First-year part-time students take one class each evening (Monday through Thursday).

For information on our courses and curriculum, click here.

First Assignments

Assignments for the first week of classes will be posted on our website under First Assignments in early August. Click here.

Computer Support

Information on computer and technology support at the Law School can be found by clicking here.