Dear  Incoming GW Law Student,

We are excited for your arrival tomorrow! We write with a welcome from the Dean regarding our Foundations of Practice Program and also to provide some important information and some reminders.

(NEW) Foundations of Practice Program
Please find a video introduction from Dean Dayna Matthew, Dean and Harold H. Greene Professor of Law, introducing you to our Inns of Court Foundations of Practice program here at GW Law. Next week, you will embark on your journey into the legal profession. Sometimes the first few weeks of law school can feel overwhelming as you acclimate to a new school and a new way of thinking. Before you are knee-deep in cases, briefs, and study groups, we want to make sure you know we think critically about not only your academic but also your professional success.
Dean Matthew Intro to Foundations of Practice Program
(NEW) When to Arrive
Check-in for orientation begins at 9:00 am and runs until 9:30 am on Thursday, August 14th. Orientation will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.

(NEW) What To Wear
The dress for orientation is casual. There will be plenty of occasions to don your business and business casual attire, but we want you to be comfortable during orientation. 

(NEW) What To Bring - Laptop?
You just need to bring yourself. Bringing a laptop is not necessary for the majority of the activities on Thursday with one exception: if you choose to visit the IT Helpdesk during the afternoon and have an tech issue that you’d like to discuss where it would be useful to have your laptop. But please note that this is optional. On Thursday from 12:30pm to 1:45pm or 1:45pm to 3pm (depending on whether you are in Schedule A or B, which can determine on our orientation schedule webpage based on which Inn you are in), you have the option to choose from a number of activities: 
  • Option 1: Explore campus on your own or with new friends!
  • Option 2: Guided Tour of the Law School or the Law School Library
    • Tours will meet in the Kelly Lounge on the First Floor and will leave once the group is full. Space is very limited.
  • Option 3: Visit the IT Helpdesk (in the Hard Lounge on the 1st Floor);
  • Option 4: Visit the SBA “Ask me Anything” table in the Soft Lounge on the 1st floor; or,
  • Option 5: Set up your GWorld Mobile Card.
Mandatory GW SHIP Enrollment (Waiver due September 12, 2025)
All law students will be automatically enrolled in GW Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for 2025-2026. If you have other acceptable coverage you must waive by September 12, 2025 at University Health Plans. Please note the waiver form will be available on August 1st.  

Please also refer back to the Incoming 1L Checklist for a complete overview of items to complete. See you soon!

Dean of Students Office
202-994-8320
deanofstudents@law.gwu.edu

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