JD Transfer and Visiting Student Orientation

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Contact us at admissions@law.miami.edu if you have any questions.

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  • MANDATORY - MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026

    THEME: COMMUNITY
    Purpose: Build relationships and begin to see yourself as a member of the Miami Law community.

    Dress Code: Business Casual
    Laptop: Not Required

    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Check In and Breakfast
    Location: Law School Bricks (1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146)

    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Opening Plenary and Remarks from Dean Patricia Abril
    Welcome Address from SBA President Brandon Greenaway
    Keynote Address from Coach Marc Trestman, JD '82
    Location: Shalala Student Center

    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Lunch with Current and New Transfers
    Location: Shalala Student Center

    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Transfer Students Session: Welcome to the U
    Location: Room F108 (Law School - 1st Floor in Building F)

    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    Optional Campus Tours and Resources Fair
    Location: Law School Bricks

    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    Optional IT Support Session
    Location: Room A110 (Law School - 1st Floor in Building A)

  • OPTIONAL - FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026

    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Join your fellow transfers, incoming 1Ls, and the Student Bar Association at the New Student/SBA Social.
    Location: Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen (65 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL 33134)

  • OPTIONAL - SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Celebrate the start of your Miami Law journey at the New Student Reception, a fun and cherished Hurricane tradition welcoming you to the U.
    Location: Watsco Center (1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146)

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