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Class of 2029 Orientation

July 31 - August 8 st th

HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW CLASS OF 2029

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

JULY 31, 2026 - AUGUST 8, 2026

Welcome to a Different World at HUSL, Class of 2029!

Congratulations on choosing the greatest law school community to begin your legal career. We are incredibly excited to welcome you to our family and to guide you through your upcoming journey.

Before anything else, let us say this: we are proud of you. You have continued to thrive even in trying times, and that resilience is exactly what makes you perfect for HUSL. The entire HUSL community is here to support you. You didn’t stumble into this moment; you were specifically selected for a reason. Your voice matters, your presence is powerful, and your story belongs here.

Orientation is meant to be both an educational and fun experience that allows you to get to know the HUSL community, our values, and our mission. Each day is mandatory unless indicated otherwise. There will also be optional student-led programming that takes place in the evening. We strongly encourage you to attend these events to make connections with your incoming classmates and current students.

During the week, you will receive important information from the orientation team. Please read each communication and complete the tasks. Some emails will come from huslorientation@gmail com. Please follow the orientation Instagram at @husl orientation. Additionally, follow the School of Law's Instagram and TikTok @howardlawschool to stay connected.

Law school is truly a different world, and we want to show you a different HUSL. Your orientation experience will show you exactly why the HUSL legacy and family are so strong. We hope you enjoy every moment of it, and we're excited to welcome you into A Different World at HUSL.

Sincerely,

Jaden Faunteroy

2026 Orientation Chair

Kameelah Freeman

2026 Orientation Vice Chair

FRIDAY, JULY 31ST | ATTIRE: CASUAL WELCOME DAY

STUDENT SERVICES FAIR

APPOINTMENT BASED: REGISTER HERE

Meet with representatives from the Law Library, Office of Financial Aid, and the Bursar to complete important registration steps and learn about the resources available to support your success throughout law school. ALL 1Ls MUST SIGN UP FOR A LIBRARY SERVICE APPOINTMENT

2:30 PM3:00 PM

Explore the law school and surrounding campus with student tour guides who will highlight important locations and share insider tips for navigating HUSL CAMPUS TOURS

STUDENT & FAMILY WELCOME BBQ 3:00 PM5:00 PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

ATTIRE: BUSINESS CASUAL

8:00 AM9:00 AM

9:00 AM9:35 AM

CHECK-IN

DOORS CLOSE AT 8:45 AM SHARP

ICEBREAKER – HOUSE WARS INTRODUCTION

HOUSE INTRODUCTIONS & POSTER CREATION

Meet your Housemates through team-building activities and create a team poster that showcases your creativity and school spirit

INTRODUCTION TO LAW 9:45 AM12:00 PM

The Office of Academic Success

Begin building the academic skills and mindset needed to succeed during your first year of law school with Professor Keri Foster – Director of Academic Success & Bar Prep

LUNCH 12:00 PM1:00 PM

INTRODUCTION TO LAW (CONT.) 1:00 PM2:00 PM

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & AI IN THE LAW 2:00 PM3:00 PM with Professor April Dawson

LETTER TO FUTURE ME... 3:00 PM4:00 PM

Write a letter to yourself, to be read on your last day of classes. Take pictures with student leaders to commemorate this special day!

DAILY RECAP AND Q&A

FIRST GEN BRUNCH

10:45 AM11:00 AM CHECK-IN

DEAN’S WELCOME 11:00 AM

11:15 AM12:00 PM

FIRST GEN BRUNCH

12:00 PM12:30 PM TRANSITION TO CLASSROOM

STARTING STRONG

12:30 PM12:45 PM 3L PANEL

12:45 PM1:45 PM 1:45 PM2:00 PM 2:00 PM3:00 PM

BREAK

ALUMNI PANEL

10:00 AM10:30 AM

DEAN’S WELCOME CHECK-IN

with Dean Roger A Fairfax, Jr

INTRODUCTIONS & EXPECTATIONS

with Dean Tracy Simmons

Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs

MISSION MATTERS

with Professor Angi Porter ’13

HOUSE WARS - GUESS THAT HUSLER!

10:30 AM11:30 AM with AccessLex

BUILDING YOUR LAW SCHOOL BUDGET

HISTORY OF HUSL 11:30 AM12:30 PM LUNCH

12:30 PM1:30 PM

with Professor Sherrilyn Ifill Vernon Jordan, Jr Endowed Chair in Civil Rights

WELLNESS IN LAW SCHOOL

1:30 PM2:30 PM with Ms. Brianna Simmons, Health and Wellness Coordinator

2:30 PM3:30 PM 3:30 PM3:45 PM

DEAN’S FIRESIDE CHAT

Yasmin Cader

ACLU Deputy Executive Director for Program, Strategy, and Culture

with Angie Logan Pope

Title IX Director & Coordinator

3:45 PM4:15 PM 4:15 PM5:00 PM [OPTIONAL] NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT MIXER In the Pauli Murray Suite from 5:30pm - 6:30pm

8:00 AM -

8:30 AM

8:45 AM9:00 AM

CHECK-IN

CLASS PHOTO

Capture the beginning of your law school journey with the official Class of 2029 photo! w/ House and House Leaders

9:00 AM2:00 PM

SERVICE DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

ATTIRE: REP YOUR SET (UNDERGRAD OR D9

8:00 AM9:00 AM

CHECK-IN

HOUSE WARS - WHO’S WHO? 9:00 AM9:30 AM INTRODUCTION TO LAW

9:30 AM12:00 PM

Sponsored by: Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

with Director Keri Foster Academic Success and Bar Preparation

Come with an updated HUSL resume for Career Services with Dean Lauren Jackson Assistant Dean for Career & Professional Development

FASHION SHOW

HOMEWORK DUE AUG. 6th

[OPTIONAL] GREEK SHOWDOWN On the Lawn at 5:30 Judged by Dean Simmons

8:00 AM9:00 AM

CHECK-IN

HOUSE WARS - PROFESSIONAL DO’S & DON’TS 9:00 AM9:30 AM

INTRODUCTION TO LAW 9:30 AM12:00 PM

STUDENT LEADER LUNCHEON 12:00 PM1:00 PM

PINNING CEREMONY

8:30 AM9:00 AM

9:00 AM2:00 PM

CHECK-IN

2:00 PM5:00 PM

EXPLORE DC

PREPARE FOR PINNING CEREMONY

PINNING CEREMONY CHECK-IN 5:00 PM

Cramton Auditorium (Main Campus) 2455 6 St. NW, Washington, DC 20059 th

Doors open at 5:00 PM | 4 guests per student ALL 1Ls MUST ARRIVE BY 5:00 PM

6:00 PM8:00 PM

PINNING CEREMONY

HUSL NIGHT @ NATS PARK

BUS DEPARTURE - ARRIVE AT 4:45PM 5:00 PM

WASHINGTON NATIONALS GAME 6:00 PM Sponsored by: Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP