2015 Summer Orientation
Orientation is an important opportunity for students to be introduced to an inclusive learning environment, construct the academic and personal development foundations for success, build community and collaboration with other students, and understand the values and traditions of Seattle University School of Law. The primary goal of orientation is to equip incoming students to learn, so that they may begin their studies as knowledgeable and confident students from the first day of class.
Orientation for students beginning Criminal Law this summer will take place on Tuesday, June 16th and Thursday, June 18th.All summer entry students are expected to attend both Orientation Sessions 1 and 2 of the two-day program.Session 1 lays the ground work for Session 2, so it is important that you attend both sessions. There will be two duplicated sessions each day, so please feel free to choose whichever one is more convenient for your schedule. The sessions will be from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Both sessions will take place in Room C1. You do not need to preregister. If you cannot make it to orientation, materials will be posted on the “Academic Resource Center” TWEN page, and passwords may be picked up at the Academic Resource Center.
Time / Location / Tuesday, June 16 / Thursday, June 181 p.m. – 4 p.m., Room C1 / Orientation Session 1 / Orientation Session 2
6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Room C1 / Orientation Session 1 / Orientation Session 2
Orientation is facilitated by Professor Connie Krontz. As orientation is designed to introduce entering law students to the study of law, legal topics covered will include an overview of the legal system, types of authority and types of legal arguments. You will also learn critical legal skills to enable you to think like lawyers from the first day of class. Topics will include reading and briefing casesand effective legal analysis.In addition, our Librarians will introduce you to important library resources and representatives from two legal research providers, TWEN (The West Education Network) and Lexis, will be on hand to provide you with login passwords. In preparation for orientation, you will be expected to read selected materials. You will receive these materials at the beginning of June. If you have any questions regarding orientation, please contact Professor Connie Krontz at .
Also, please plan to join us for the 2015 Summer Welcome Barbecue. We will meet on the Law School patio from 4:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. on Monday, June 22ndso that you may join us either after class if you are taking the afternoon section of Criminal Law or before class if you are taking the evening section of Criminal Law.
Other Important Notes
Campus Card
All students are required to have a Campus Card. This card provides students with a convenient form of identification that allows access to a variety of university systems and services with one card. You can use the card for the following: ID verification, library checkout, meal plans, late hour building access, Connolly Center access, snack and beverage machines, copiers, and the bookstore. The Campus Card Office is located in Room 302 of the Engineering Building and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During the summer term, the office closes at 3 p.m. on Fridays.
We will hold a carding event on the Court Level of the Law School on Tuesday, June 16, between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend the carding event, you may go to the Campus Card Office.