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AUWCL Orientation 2025

Daily Schedule

Part-Time JD Program

All sessions are required unless specifically noted as optional

9:00am – 9:40am [In person option] Westlaw Orientation Session

9:00am – 9:40am

Note: A remote option is available at your preferred date and time. Please see below for additional information.

Westlaw Platform Orientation
[In-Person Option]

Students must complete two research platform orientations before their first Legal Research and Writing class the week of August 25th. Students will upload a certificate of completion for each orientation to the course Canvas page. These sessions can be completed in person or online at a time of your choice.

Students will receive instructions for accessing the platforms and expectations for these orientations via a course message on Canvas to their American University email address before the start of orientation. 

The purpose of these orientations is to orient students to the structure and features of the Westlaw and Lexis research platforms before students need to use them independently.
1L Section Session Title Room
All Westlaw Platform Orientation (live or online) Claudio Grossman Hall

6:45pm-10:00pm | Nationals v. Mets

6:45pm @ Nationals Park

Nationals v. Mets [Optional]

For students who are able, please join us at Nationals Park to watch the Nationals take on the Mets. Orientation ends early today at 3:00pm to give students time to travel to Nationals Park. Nationals Park is metro accessible. American University President Jonathan R. Alger and Washington College of Law Interim Dean Heather M. Hughes will be joining us at the ballpark!

Ensure that you check the Nationals Park bag policy prior to heading to the ballpark. Be sure to bring your ticket, your AUWCL shirt, and your game face!