August 2009

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Saturday, August 1, 2009

    Upcoming Events:

    September 14, 2009
    Fall Semester:     Pass-Fail option deadline for 3L students.

    September 24, 2009
    Therapeutic Jurisprudence Center:     Dedication of Therapeutic Jurisprudence Center. Lowe Art Museum. For more information click here.
  • International Graduate Law Programs: Mentor Mentee Reception (Invitation Only). 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, click here, or contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.
  • Alumni Development: Installation of Carolyn Lamm, JD ’73, as President of the American Bar Association. ABA Annual Meeting, Chicago. For more information, call Alumni Relations & Development at 305-284-3470.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

  • 1L Pre-Orientation: Beach Day. Crandon Park, 4000 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne. For more information, visit the Pre-Orientation website.

Monday, August 3, 2009

  • International Graduate Law Programs: Welcome events. 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For more information, click here, or contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.

Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 14, 2009

  • International Graduate Law Programs: Orientation for International LL.M. students. Faculty Meeting Room, Law Library, 4th Floor. For more information, click here, or contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

  • International Graduate Law Programs: Orientation: Practical Concerns. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, click here, or contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

  • International Graduate Law Programs: Orientation: Introduction to the LL.M. Program. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, click here, or contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.

Wednesday, August 5 - Friday, August 7, 2009

  • Career Development Office: Mock Interview Program (Phase I). Career Development Office and Law Library. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

  • International Graduate Law Programs: Orientation: Welcome to the Legal Community. 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here, or contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.

Friday, August 7, 2009

  • 1L Pre-Orientation: South Beach Night. 10:00 pm., The Fontainebleau, Blade Sushi-Lounge. For more information, visit the Pre-Orientation website.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

  • International Graduate Law Programs: Cuban Night (Invitation Only). 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, click here, or contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

  • HOPE: PILB Retreat. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305)284-2599.
  • James Weldon Johnson/Robert H. Waters Summer Institute: Classes end. For more information, click here.

Monday, August 10, 2009

  • HOPE: HOPE Day of Service. 7:30 a.m., Kick off on the Bricks. For more information, click here.
  • International Graduate Law Programs: Luncheon. 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. For more information, click here, or contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.
  • HOPE: HOPE Night Out Crazy Pianos. 6:00 - 9:30 p.m., Crazy Pianos, Coconut Grove. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305)284-2599.
  • Academic Achievement Program: Dean’s Fellow Training. 1:00 - 6:00 p.m., (Writing Dean’s Fellows 1:00-5:00 pm), Room 209. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.

Tuesday, August 11 - Friday, August 14, 2009

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

  • 1L Orientation: Check-In. 8:30 - 10:00 a.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • 1L Orientation: Opening Program. 10:00 - 12:00 p.m., Maurice Gusman Concert Hall. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • 1L Orientation: Luncheon sponsored by BARBRI. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • 1L Orientation: Campus Tours. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • 1L Orientation: Dine Around Dinners. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Various restaurants in Miami. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • Career Development Office: Fall On Campus Interview Program (OCI) Phase I Interviews. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • Academic Achievement Program: Training for Dean’s Fellows at Orientation. 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Room 209. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.
  • Alumni Development: Law Parents/Law Alumni Association Welcome. 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., Law School Quadrangle. For more information, call Alumni Relations & Development at 305-284-3470.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

  • 1L Orientation: Orientation Panels. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Various locations. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • 1L Orientation: SBA Happy Hour. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., location TBA. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • Career Development Office: Fall On Campus Interview Program (OCI) Phase I Interviews. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • International Graduate Law Programs: Visit to the Courts. For more information, click here, or contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.
  • Dean of Students: Student Organization Fair. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., The Bricks. For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

  • 1L Orientation: Orientation Panels. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Various locations. For more information, visit the Orientation website.
  • Joint JD/LL.M. Students: Joint JD/LL.M. Orientation. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Various rooms at the Law School. For more information, contact Susan Green-Mateu at sgreen-mateu@law.miami.edu.
  • Graduate Programs: Orientation for students in the graduate programs in Estate Planning and Real Property Development. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Room E-352. For more information, contact Laura Adams at ladams@law.miami.edu.
  • Graduate Programs: Financial Accounting for Lawyers (Estate Planning & Tax LL.M. Students Only). 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Room E- 352. For more information, contact Laura Adams at ladams@law.miami.edu.
  • 1L Orientation: Dean's Reception and Dinner. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Biltmore Hotel. For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551.
  • Academic Achievement Program: Dean’s Fellows Sessions for 1L Orientation. All day, Various times and rooms. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.

Friday, August 14, 2009

  • 1L Students: Legal Research & Writing begins.
  • Graduate Programs: LL.M. Welcome Reception. Lowe Art Museum, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact Laura Adams at ladams@law.miami.edu.
  • Academic Achievement Program: AAP Orientation for Parents, Families and Partners. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Room 352. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.
  • 1L Orientation: Law Parents and Partners reception. 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (305) 284-4945.
  • Career Development Office: Resume Workshop for International LLM Students. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room TBD. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • Alumni Development: Law Parents & Partners Reception. 5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information or to RSVP, call 305-284-4945 or email alumni@law.miami.edu.
  • APALSA: Welcome Event. For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551. For more information, visit the APALSA website.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

  • BLSA: BLSA Welcome Reception. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Dr. Moore's residence, Mahoney Residential College, University of Miami Coral Gables campus. For more information, visit the BLSA website.

Monday, August 17, 2009

  • Fall Semester: Classes begin.
  • Center for Ethics & Public Service: CEPS Orientation. Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact Suzanne Nelson at (305) 284-3934.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

  • Career Development Office: Judicial Clerkship Season Kick-Off Reception. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

  • Career Development Office: Ins and Outs of OCI: Callbacks, Offers and Acceptances. 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • Alumni Development: Law Alumni Association Board of Directors Fall Retreat. 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, call Alumni Relations & Development at (305) 284-3470.

Friday, August 21, 2009

  • Fall Semester: Drop/Add period ends.
  • Career Development Office: DOJ Honors Program Presentation for Law School’s Career Development Professionals. 12:30 - 3:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. Breakfast at 10:00 a.m. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • Miami Law Women: Welcome event. 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., Town Kitchen and Bar, 7301 SW 57th Ct # 100, South Miami, FL 33143. For more information, visit the Miami Law Women website.
  • Association of Caribbean Law Students: Welcome event. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Cabana One Lounge & Pool Club, 3000 Florida Ave, Coconut Grove, FL 33133. For more information, visit the Association of Caribbean Law Students website.
  • New Students: UM New Student Convocation with George Will. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., BankUnited Center

Saturday, August 22, 2009

  • OUTLaw: BarBQ. Time and location to be confirmed. For more information, visit the OUTLaw website.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

  • New Students: President Shalala's Picnic. 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., President Shalala's residence. For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551.

Monday, August 24, 2009

  • HOPE: Miami Scholars Luncheon. 12:30 - 1:50 P.M., Room F402. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305)284-2599.
  • Academic Achievement Program: AAP Writing Center opens. Room 209A. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.

Monday, August 24 - Friday, August 28, 2009

  • Academic Achievement Program: Sign up boards for AAP 1L Dean’s Fellow Study Groups posted outside Law Registrar’s office. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

  • HOPE: 1st HOPE General Meeting of the Year. 12:30 - 1:50 p.m., Room E352. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305)284-2599.

Friday, August 28, 2009

  • Fall Semester: Drop/Add period for seminars and workshops ends.

Monday, August 31, 2009

  • Academic Achievement Program: AAP 1L Dean’s Fellow Study Groups begin meeting. Times and rooms TBA. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.