TEMPLE UNIVERSITY BEASLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
2026 J.D. Evening
Orientation Schedule
welcome
Temple Law’s Orientation is designed to introduce you to the people, programs, and services at Temple Law School; prepare you for the start of the semester by teaching the skills needed to learn in a law school classroom; and introduce you to the professional responsibilities and values needed to succeed in law school and the legal profession.
Monday, August 17th
| 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Registration | Klein Hall Lobby |
| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Welcome Class of 2030 • Dean’s Welcome – Lonnie T. Brown, Jr., Kean Family Dean and Peter J. Liacouras Professor of Law • Faculty Welcome – Kristen E. Murray, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law • Introduction of the Class of 2030 – Jen Bretschneider, Assistant Dean for Students and Strategic Initiatives • Pledge of Professional Commitment – Britt Walden, Senior Director of Student Affairs and DEI Initiatives • Orientation Overview – Jen Bretschneider, Assistant Dean for Students and Strategic Initiatives and Britt Walden, Senior Director of Student Affairs and DEI Initiatives | Moot Court Room |
| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Law School Basics (Class 1) • Professor Mary Levy | K2A |
Tuesday, August 18th
| 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging • Don Harris, Professor of Law and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Liaison | K2A |
| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Law School Basics (Class 2) • Professor Mary Levy | K2A |
Wednesday, August 19th
| 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Introduction to the Office of Career Strategy & Professional Development • Jim Walsh, Assistant Dean of Career Strategy & Professional Development | K2A |
| 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Your Law Library: People, Spaces, and Resources • Gabriela Femenia, Director of the Law Library • Noa Kaumeheiwa, Head of Collections & Assessment • Charlie Perkins, Head of Public Services • Danny Buckwalter, Head of Outreach and Instruction • Ryan McGinnis, Reference & Access Services • Mariah Arieux, Metadata Librarian | K2A |
| 7:45 PM – 9:30 PM – Law School Basics (Class 3) • Professor Mary Levy | K2A |
Thursday, August 20th
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Student Services and Student Organization Fair Come engage and explore. Learn about the Temple Law community, join student organizations, and stop by for pizza and light fare at the tables. | Klein Hall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Floors |
| 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM – Academic Success Resources and Support • Noeleen Urmson, Associate Director of Academic Success | K1E |
| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Student Life, Support, and Responsibilities at Temple Law • Jen Bretschneider, Assistant Dean for Students and Strategic Initiatives • Britt Walden, Senior Director of Student Affairs and DEI Initiatives | K1E |
Friday, August 21st
| 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Community Service Day Click here for details and to register | Klein Hall Second Floor |