Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) Student Orientation 2023
Orientation is required of all new Penn State Dickinson Law students.
The S.J.D. Student Orientation runs concurrently and in sync with the J.D., LL.M. and Exchange Student Orientations.
A prayer and meditation room is available for quiet student reflection in Room 109, Trickett Hall.
Attire: Casual, unless otherwise specified.
CAMPUS WELCOME ORIENTATION
| TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 | |
| 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ridge Commons |
Administrative Check-In (ID Cards, Lockers, Campus Tour, Resource Lunch, IT Workshop) (All, Required) |
| 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Room 104 |
Welcome to Penn State Dickinson Law and Introductions (All, Required) Anthony C. Ogden, Director, International Programs and Graduate Education |
| 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Ridge Commons |
Welcome Social — S.J.D., LL.M. & Exchange Students (All, Optional) |
| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 | |
| 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Ridge Commons |
Morning Networking (All, Optional) Coffee and pastries available |
| 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Room 258 |
S.J.D. Academic Advising and Planning (All, Required) William E. Butler, Professor Sara Gerke, Professor |
| 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Room 120 |
Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within a U.S. Law School Context (All, Required) Giselle Santibañez-Bania, Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Services |
| 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Offsite |
International and Graduate Student Welcome Luncheon (All, Optional) Home of Danielle M. Conway, Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law, 300 S. College Street |
| 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Room 120 |
Introduction to U.S. Law (All, Required) Shaakirrah R. Sanders, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Antiracism and Critical Pedagogy |
| 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Offsite |
Happy Hour (All, Optional) Home of Anthony C. Ogden, International Programs and Graduation Education, 36 Conway Street |
| THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 | |
| 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Ridge Commons |
Meet and Greet with Admissions Ambassadors, Faculty and Staff (All, Optional) Coffee and pastries available |
| 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Apfelbaum Family Courtroom and Auditorium |
Convocation: A Welcome to Penn State Dickinson Law (All, Required, Business Casual) Bekah Saidman-Krauss, Associate Dean for Admission and Financial Aid Danielle M. Conway, Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Shaakirrah R. Sanders, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Antiracism and Critical Pedagogy Rachel James, 2023-24 Student Bar Association President Faculty and Staff Introductions Honor Code and Professionalism Pledge |
| 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. Dickinson Law Library and Room 120 |
Orientation to Dickinson Law Library (LL.M. Students, Required) Sabrina Sondhi, Director of the Law Library |
| 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Room 120 |
Career Development for International Students (LL.M. Students, Required) Tom Lee, Director, Office of Career Services Rosalind Lister, Assistant Director, Office of Career Services |
| 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Ridge Commons |
Networking Luncheon with Current LL.M. & S.J.D. students (All, Optional) Anthony C. Ogden, Director, International Programs and Graduate Education |
| 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Room 258 |
Introduction: S.J.D. Research Methods (DSLJD 902) (Required) William E. Butler, Professor |
| 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Ridge Commons |
Penn State Dickinson Law: Community Welcome Reception (All, Optional) |
| FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 | |
| 10:45 to 11:00 a.m. Apfelbaum Family Courtroom and Auditorium |
New Student Photos (All, Required) Wear Penn State Dickinson Law Black T-shirt |
| 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rooms 120 |
Health Matters: Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System & Health Insurance (All, Optional. Session to be recorded.) Heather R. Klinger, University Health Services International students should read over the following website prior to this session: Requirements for International Student. |
| 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Room 120 |
Resource Luncheon with Administration (All, Optional) Pamela Knowlton, Registrar [Course Registration] Bekah Saidman-Krauss, Associate Dean for Admission and Financial Aid [J.D. Admissions] Rebecca Schreiber, Director of J.D. Admissions & Financial Aid [Financial Aid] Alison Lintal, Professor & CPT Liaison Tom Lee, Director, Office of Career Services |
| 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Room 112 |
iStart Immigration Mandatory Document Check-In (All International Students, Required) Penn State Global, International Student and Scholar Advising Bring personal laptop Students must complete the appropriate regulatory training prior to this session and receive a certificate of completion. F-1 students please review: https://training.global.psu.edu/f-1-government-regulations J-1 students please review: https://training.global.psu.edu/j-1-government-regulations |
| SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 | |
| All Day Various Locations |
Wellness and Service Activities (All, Optional) Advance sign up required. |
| 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Todd Hall, 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle |
Community Conversations Reception (All, Optional) Advance sign up required. |