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Orientation Week 2020

Orientation Week is your introduction to life at Western Law. Be prepared to meet many of your classmates, attend your first lectures in law school, and have a great time! The Orientation Committee is pleased to organize a week of opportunities to make friends and get settled into Western Law. We’ve worked hard all summer to make O-Week fun for all first-year students, and we strongly encourage you to attend every event. You only get one O-Week and you don’t want to miss it! The Justices of the Party (“JPs” if you will) are 2L volunteers who are here to help you transition into Law School. Whether it’s organizing get-togethers before O-Week events, providing you with summaries and advice on professors, or being that shoulder to cry on, they are here to support you all year long!

Table of Contents

  • Overall Schedule
  • Schedule at a Glance:
  • Event Highlights
    • Tuesday September 8, 2020
    • Wednesday September 9, 2020
    • Thursday September 10, 2020
    • Friday September 11, 2020
    • Monday September 14, 2020

Overall Schedule

For individualized schedules for your small group, please visit this page.

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Schedule at a Glance:

Tuesday September 8, 2020:

In person:

Induction Ceremonies

Online:

Overview of Academic Year Webinar

Evening (Online):

Legacy Games Small Group Mixer

Wednesday September 9, 2020:

In person (Groups A-E):

Introduction to the Canadian Legal System

Small Group Meetings

Online (Groups F-I):

Extra Curricular Opportunities Webinar

Mental Health and Wellness Webinar

Student Perspectives on Surviving and Thriving in Law School Panel

Evening (Online):

Western Law Trivia Night – Online

Thursday September 10, 2020:

In person:

Professionalism Seminar

Small Group Meetings

Online:

Keys to Academic Success Seminar

Diversity in the Workplace Panel

Evening (Online):

Moot Boot Camp – Online

Friday September 11, 2020:

In person (Groups F-I):

Introduction to the Canadian Legal System

Small Group Meetings

Online (Groups A-E):

Extra Curricular Opportunities Webinar

Mental Health and Wellness Webinar

Student Perspectives on Surviving and Thriving in Law School Panel

Evening (In-person)

Informal Small Group Gatherings – Various London Patios

Monday September 14, 2020:

Evening (Online)

OUTLaws Virtual Game Night

Event Highlights

Tuesday September 8, 2020

VARIOUS TIMES: INDUCTION CEREMONY

As scheduled, you will meet at Althouse Auditorium, which is a short walk from the Law School, for Western Law’s Induction Ceremony! You have already received a formal invitation to this event from Dean Erika Chamberlain. This is an important part of Orientation designed to formally welcome you to Western Law and to the legal profession. Business attire is required, which typically means suits. However, it’s perfectly appropriate to wear pants/skirt with a collared shirt and tie or a nice blouse. 

The Western Law community looks forward to sharing this important milestone with you!

7:00PM: LEGACY GAMES MIXER

The Legacy Games are a virtual social event taking place at 7:00 pm on September 8th. It will provide the 1L students with a fun opportunity to become acquainted with the people in their small group, as well as with upper year students! It will take place over Zoom, look out for the meeting link from your JPs. Join in for fun games and a good time!

REMINDERS FOR THE FIRST DAY:

  1. Arrive on time!
  2. Bring your credit or debit card for textbooks.
  3. Bring cash or a cheque for your SLS Fees ($180). Cheques can be made payable to “UWO Student Legal Society.”
  4. Wear professional business attire, and bring a change of clothes if you wish. If you are unsure about what to wear, please feel free to reach out to the Orientation Week Co-Chairs!

Wednesday September 9, 2020

12:15PM-1:45PM: DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE PANEL

The virtual Diversity in the Workplace panel is happening on September 10th from 12:15 – 1:45 pm. It will provide students with the opportunity to hear about the lived experiences of a diverse group of lawyers in various practice areas and firms. There will be a moderated discussion, followed by an opportunity for students to ask questions. 

7:00PM: TRIVIA NIGHT

Virtual Trivia night will provide 1L students with the chance to test their knowledge of Western law fun facts and law related pop culture. Small groups will compete for prizes and bragging rights. Students are welcomed and encouraged to gather in appropriately sized, socially distanced groups along with their JP’s to compete as a unit or to join in individually to contribute to their small groups success!

Thursday September 10, 2020

7:00PM: MOOT BOOTCAMP

For this virtual event the Orientation Week team has partnered with Western Law’s phenomenal Advocacy Committee and some of the schools most accomplished 2L mooters to provide incoming students with a comprehensive introduction to mooting. This bootcamp will cover all the fundamentals to ensure incoming students are ready to put their best foot forward for their first moots!

Friday September 11, 2020

7:00PM: JP ORGANIZED MEETUPS

On Friday, JP’s will be organizing socially distanced meet-ups for those comfortable with in person interactions. Activities may include picnics, patio gatherings or indoor restaurant meetups.

Monday September 14, 2020

7:00PM: OUTLaws Virtual Game Night

Calling all LGBTQ+ students and allies: On Monday, September 14 at 7 pm, Western Law’s LGBTQ+ student group, OUTLaws, will be hosting a virtual game night. This will be a great opportunity to meet other queer students and allies, learn more about OUTLaws, and unwind after the madness of O-Week!  

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the OUTLaws Exec at outlaws@uwo.ca. Details will be posted on our Facebook page, @WesternOUTLawsPublic, closer to the date of the event. 

The contact information for the OUTLaws exec is as follows: 

Email: outlaws@uwo.ca

Facebook: @WesternOUTLawsPublic

Instagram: western_outlaws

Orientation Week 2020

  • Dean’s Welcome
  • Orientation Guide 2020
    • Academics
    • Careers (CPDO)
    • Wellness Counselor
    • Clinics
    • Class A Organizations
    • Class B Organizations
    • Life on Campus
    • Life in London
    • Life Online
  • Your SLS Team
  • Orientation Week Schedule
    • Orientation Week – Small Group Schedules
  • Orientation Team
    • Orientation Committee and Co-Chairs
    • Meet Your JPs Groups A-D
    • Meet Your JPs Groups E-I
  • Sponsors
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