Gateway to GW
We are thrilled you’ll be part of the Fall 2024 incoming 1L class! Mark your calendar for orientation, which will take place the week of August 12. Before then, we’re happy to announce a series of virtual programs designed as a mini onboarding prior to your arrival on campus. We hope you’ll join us to get a sneak peak into the many programs, experiences, and support systems available to you as a GW Law student!
Please note, the sessions will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
| Date | Topic | Registration |
|---|---|---|
Multiple dates, including:
| GW Law Student Living: Cost-of-Attendance '202' In this virtual session, GW Law Financial Aid Staff will present on living within the cost-of-attendance (COA) while attending law school. In this session, the COA components will be discussed in detail as well as helpful budgeting tools and an overview of housing.
| IMPORTANT Please note that incoming students must attend one of the available sessions to ensure timely disbursement of financial aid for the fall 2024 semester. Please register below for only 1 of the identical 7 sessions. For questions about the COA sessions, please email [email protected] |
| Tuesday, May 14 | Join alums Iselin Gambert and Erika Pont to learn more about how our unique 1L legal research and writing program engages students and arms them with the practical skills needed to succeed early on in their careers. | View Recorded Session |
| Wednesday, May 15 | We will chat with Andra Roy Chernack, Director of Disability Support Services and Senior Academic Advisor in the Dean of Students Office. Andra will discuss the academic support and counseling we offer to help all students maximize performance. | View Recorded Session |
| Wednesday, May 22 2 - 3 pm | Foundations of Practice and Inns of Court Program Join alumna and Assistant Program Director Sierra Brummett for a conversation about our innovative programs designed to enrich 1L students' law school experience and enhance their career opportunities. Foundations of Practice is a 1L Professional Development program that incentivizes students to build the foundational competencies required for success and satisfaction in the legal profession. | View Recorded Session |
| Friday, May 24 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Housing Ask Me Anything Join this conversation to get advice on apartment hunting in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area, and get all of your housing-related questions answered. | Registration closed |
| Thursday, June 13 Noon - 1 pm | Housing Ask Me Anything Join this conversation to get advice on apartment hunting in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area, and get all of your housing-related questions answered. | Registration closed |
Tuesday, June 18 Noon - 1 pm | Professional Development and Career Strategy Meet members of the GW Law Career Development Office. They will walk you through their unique approach to partnering with students to develop their personalized career plans. The Career Development Office's experienced counselors work with students to understand their individual goals, formulate an effective job search strategy, and develop the professional skills needed in today’s complex legal environment. | View Recorded Session |
Thursday, June 20
| Part-Time Program Calling all incoming part-time students! Join this session to virtually meet your fellow classmates, and hear from current part-time student and rising 3L Selena Everitt on how she balances life, school, and work! | Registration closed |
| Monday, June 24 Noon - 1 pm | Curious to learn more about this Inn with the four-day class schedule? Brandeis Inn students take classes Monday through Thursday, during the afternoons and evenings, with no classes on Friday. Join this session to hear from current students on their Brandeis Inn experiences! | View Recorded Session |
| Monday, July 15 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Housing Ask Me Anything Join this conversation to get advice on apartment hunting in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area, and get all of your housing-related questions answered. | Registration closed |
| Monday, July 22 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Get to Know Your Student Bar Association and how the SBA works with 1Ls Your SBA representatives are eager to meet and welcome you to the GW Law community! This session will give you an overview of the many ways the SBA works to advocate for and support our students. We will also chat about 1L life in general. | View Recorded Session |
GW Law Student Living: Cost-of-Attendance '202'
In this virtual session, GW Law Financial Aid Staff will present on living within the cost-of-attendance (COA) while attending law school. In this session, the COA components will be discussed in detail as well as helpful budgeting tools and an overview of housing.
IMPORTANT - Please note that incoming students must attend one of the available sessions to ensure timely disbursement of financial aid for the fall 2024 semester. Please register for only 1 of the following identical 7 sessions:
| Date | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 20 | Noon - 1 pm | Registration closed |
| Monday, May 20 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Registration closed |
| Wednesday, June 12 | 9:30 - 10:30 am | Registration closed |
| Wednesday, June 12 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Registration closed |
| Thursday, July 11 | 11 am - Noon | Registration closed |
| Thursday, July 11 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Registration closed |
| Tuesday, July 30 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Registration closed |
| Wednesday, August 14 - In-Person - Joint Cost of Attendance Session and Financial Aid Workshop with AccessLex | 1:30 - 5:30 pm | Location: Faculty Conference Center Prior registration not necessary |