School of Law First-Year Orientation

Welcome

We are looking forward to the start of the fall semester and to welcoming you to Fordham Law. Here you will find basic information that is relevant to your arrival, to orientation, and to the fall semester.

All Orientation programming is in-person and mandatory unless otherwise noted.

Monday, August 11, 2025 In-person orientation begins for evening division
Monday, August 18, 2025 In-person orientation begins for day division
Friday, August 22, 2025 Last day of orientation for both day and evening divisions

 

Please be sure to bring your own notebooks, writing utensils, laptops, etc.

More detailed orientation information will be available on the Admitted J.D. Student Portal on LawNET in early July.