JD Orientation

2025 JD Orientation Programs
New student Juris Doctor (JD) Orientations are run by the Office of Student Affairs. This includes the full-time JD program, the part-time JD program, and transfer student orientation. Attendance at new student Orientation is mandatory.

Orientation for all programs will run during the week of August 18th-22nd. You can find the full schedule for all JD Orientations at this link: https://wcl.american.libguides.com/orientation2025/welcome

2024 JD Orientation Programs
If you would like to review last year's Orientation schedules for reference, please visit the Orientation website: https://wcl.american.libguides.com/orientation2024

First Gen Student Orientation
The First Gen program is the Friday before Orientation week begins on August 15, 2025. Attendance at the First Gen program is voluntary.

In My BackYard 2025
In My BackYard is a celebration of everything good in our community and a chance to be part of positive work being done at various organizations all over the District. IMBY sets the tone for the spirit of public service and community involvement that pervades at AUWCL. Attendance at IMBY is voluntary and open to all incoming students.

Black Law Student Association 1L Welcome Event 2025
The Black Law Student Association 1L Welcome Event will take place on August 25, 2025. Attendance at the Welcome Event is voluntary and open to all incoming students.

Questions?
If you have questions about Orientation, incoming students are welcome to contact the Office of Admissions (wcladmit@wcl.american.edu) or the Office of Student Affairs (studentaffairs@wcl.american.edu).