JD Transfer and Visiting Student Orientation

We're thrilled to have you join the Miami Law community!

Check out the Orientation schedule below and email us at admissions@law.miami.edu if you have any questions.

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  • OPTIONAL - Monday, August 11

    Welcome to Miami Law


    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Check In and Breakfast (Provided)
    Location: Law School Bricks (1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146)

    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Class of 2028 Group Photo
    Location: Law School Bricks

    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Opening Plenary and Remarks from Interim Dean Patricia Abril
    Welcome Address from SBA President Iara Darcie
    Keynote Address from Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III
    Location: Gusman Hall

    11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
    Mentorship Pod Lunches (Provided)
    Location: Shalala Student Center

    1:45 PM - 3:30 PM
    Campus Tours (Optional)
    Meeting Location: Law School Bricks - Info Tent

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    Orientation Fair with University Offices
    Location: Law School Bricks
    Dress Code: Business Casual

  • OPTIONAL - Wednesday, August 13

    Joining the Legal Profession


    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Professional Photos and Breakfast (Provided)
    Location: Law School Bricks/Student Lounge
    Obligations of the Profession and Honor Code
    Location: Room E352 (Building E, 3rd Floor)

    11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
    Case Study Discussions by Mentor Pods
    Location: Room F209 (Building F, 2nd Floor)

    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Keynote Address from Judge Corali Lopez-Castro
    Pledge of Professionalism Ceremony
    Location: Gusman Hall
    Dress Code: Business Professional

  • MANDATORY - Thursday, August 14

    Transfer Orientation


    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Check In and Breakfast (Provided)
    Location: Law School Bricks (1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146)

    10:00 AM - 11:10 AM
    Welcome Remarks, Student Affairs, Student Accessibility, HOPE Public Interest Resource Center, and Office of Career and Professional Development
    Location: Room F109 (Building F, 1st Floor)

    11:10 AM - 11:25 AM
    Break

    11:25 AM - 12:15 PM
    Academic Nuts & Bolts - The Path to Graduation, Clinics and Experiential Learning, and Bar Admissions and Bar Success
    Location: Room F109 (Building F, 1st Floor)

    12:15 PM - 1:05 PM
    Lunch (Provided) and 3L Transfer Student Panel with Q&A
    Location: Room F109 (Building F, 1st Floor)

    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Optional Welcome Reception
    Location: Faculty Meeting Room (Law Library, 4th Floor)
    Dress Code: Business Casual

  • OPTIONAL - Saturday, August 16

    University-Wide Event


    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    President's Celebration for New Students
    Location: Watsco Center (1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146)

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