We're excited to welcome you to Miami Law!
FALL 2025 PRE-ORIENTATION
June and July: As summer begins, we encourage you to take some time to relax and start planning your move to Miami (if needed). Be sure to check out our summer reading recommendations, and participate in the BARBRI Lawyering Fundamental course, if your schedule allows. Please continue to check Memo Monday for important reminders, deadlines, and information.
Late July to early August: We will provide pre-Orientation items and host pre-Orientation events. Keep an eye out for emails with further instructions.
FALL 2025 ORIENTATION WEEK and FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
Monday, August 11: Orientation will kick off with our annual Welcome Plenary, featuring remarks by Interim Dean Patricia Abril and distinguished guests.
Tuesday, August 12 to Thursday, August 14: Additional Orientation programming will include sessions hosted by different departments.
Friday, August 15: The Fall semester will begin with the first LComm class and the Law Library’s Access to Legal Information class.
CONNECT WITH US
Your future colleagues are connecting on the University of Miami School of Law Class of 2028 WhatsApp group. If you have not done so already, we encourage you to submit a request to join the group.
If you have questions about Orientation, please email us at admissions@law.miami.edu.
If you experience an emergency or have a significant conflict preventing your attendance at any Orientation programming, please contact deanofstudents@law.miami.edu, so we can support you.
We look forward to seeing you in August. In the meantime, we wish you a safe and enjoyable rest of the summer!
- Miami Law Orientation Committee
