2008 First Week Schedule
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22, 2008
Tentative Schedule of First Week Activities: Following is the schedule of classes and activities for first-year law students during their initial week at Washburn Law. While modifications may occur to this schedule, note that Torts and Contracts classes meet Monday through Friday.
Monday, August 18
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
1L Check-In
Law School, Robinson Courtroom and Bianchino Technology Center
- Incoming first-year law students may check in at any time during this period to receive section assignments, book lists, a Washburn Law t-shirt and registration packet.
- Students will have their Washburn Law directory photos taken during check-in.
- Purchase textbooks (Memorial Union, Washburn Bookstore, lower level southeast corner).
11:00 a.m. – Noon
Section A: Contracts Class (Schwartz) - Room 114
Section B: Torts Class (Bahadur) - Room 102
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Lunch and Free Time
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Section A: Contracts Class - Room 114
Section B: Torts Class - Room 102
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Structured Study Group Meetings (various locations around the law school)
Tuesday, August 19
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Optional Breakfast with
Alumni Services and Advancement
First Floor Common Area and Room 100
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Section A: Contracts Class - Room 114
Section B: Torts Class - Room 102
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Section A: The Honor Code and Professionalism in Law School (Dean Thomas Romig and Associate Dean Sheila Reynolds) - Room 114
- Section B: Professionalism, Panic, and Preservation (Associate Dean Kelly Anders) - Room 102
11:30 a.m. – Noon
- Section A: Professionalism, Panic, and Preservation (Associate Dean Kelly Anders) - Room 114
- Section B: The Honor Code and Professionalism in Law School (Dean Thomas Romig and Associate Dean Sheila Reynolds) - Room 102
12:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Welcome Lunch and Keynote Address - Memorial Union, Washburn Room A and B
Theme: Stewardship and Professionalism in the Study and Practice of Law
The Honorable Robert Davis, Kansas Supreme Court
Administration of Professionalism Oath
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Structured Study Group Meetings (various locations around the law school)
Wednesday, August 20
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Optional Breakfast with
the Centers and Law Clinic
First Floor Common Area and Room 100
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Section A: Contracts Class - Room 114
- Section B: Library and Computer Survival Tips (Andrew Evans, J.D., and Glen McBeth, J.D.) and Discussion of the Legal Analysis, Research and Writing Program - Room 102
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Boxed lunches provided - Pickup lunches in Room 100
- Student Organization Fair: Learn about student groups and other organizations by visiting information tables - First Floor Common Area
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Section A: Library and Computer Survival Tips (Andrew Evans, J.D., and Glen McBeth, J.D.) and Discussion of the Legal Analysis, Research and Writing Program - Room 114
- Section B: Torts Class - Room 102
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Finding Your Way Around the Law Library; Westlaw Registration
Westlaw Registration
(Section A; Section B is Thursday afternoon), Law Library Computer Lab, 2nd Floor
- 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.: Section A1
- 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.: Section A2
- 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.: Section A3
Finding Your Way Around the Law Library
Meet at Law Library Reference Desk
- 3:30-4:00 p.m.: Section B1
- 4:00-4:30 p.m.: Section B2
- 4:30-5:00 p.m.: Section B3
Thursday, August 21
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Optional Breakfast with
Professional Development (including Mentor Program)
First Floor Common Area and Room 100
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Section A: Contracts Class - Room 114
Section B: Torts Class - Room 102
11:15 a.m. - Noon
All Students: Applying for the Bar Exam
Carol Green, Clerk of the Appellate Courts of Kansas
Fran Angell, Kansas Attorney Admissions Office
Location: Andrew J. & Georgia Neese Gray Theatre
(East of Bradbury Thompson and south of
White Concert Hall)
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Optional Student Lunch and Panel Discussion
Room 100
Lunch provided by WSBA and PAD
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Structured Study Group Meetings (various locations around the law school)
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Finding Your Way Around the Law Library; Lexis and Westlaw Registration
LexisNexis Registration (Thursday only)
Room 100 — Please bring your laptop
- 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.: Section A1 & A2
- 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.: Section A3
- 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.: Section B1 & B2
- 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.: Section B3
Westlaw Registration (Section B)
Law Library Computer Lab, 2nd Floor
- 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.: Section B1
- 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.: Section B2
- 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.: Section B3
Finding Your Way Around the Law Library (3:00 - 4:30 p.m.)
Meet at Law Library Reference Desk
- 3:00-3:30 p.m.: Section A3
- 3:30-4:00 p.m.: Section A1
- 4:00-4:30 p.m.: Section A2
Friday, August 22
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Optional Breakfast with
Washburn Law Journal and Moot Court
First Floor Common Area and Room 100
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Section A: Contracts Class - Room 114
Section B: Torts Class - Room 102
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
First Week Picnic
- Sponsored by the Washburn University School of Law Alumni Association. See Washburn University School of Law Alumni Association Picnic.
Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24
Unscheduled Days
Monday, August 25
Regular class schedule begins
Friday, August 29
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Pro Bono Luncheon (attendance required)
Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center
Judge Terry Bullock
