New Student Orientation and Legal Academic Preparation (LAP)

All new students beginning their law school education this fall are required to attend the College of Law and Public Service’s New Student Orientation & Legal Academic Program for entering students.  This program is designed to orient the student to the academic expectations and rigor of law school classes.  Students will be introduced to the legal skills relevant and necessary for achieving success, including how to read and brief a case, classroom expectations, law school pedagogy, as well as will be introduced to their professors, advisors and support staff.