Please save the following dates for your mandatory new student orientation: Saturday, August 8, 2026 and Monday, August 10 through Tuesday, August 11, 2026. If you have a scheduling conflict with these mandatory event days, please email Dr. Harrison at sharrison@johnmarshall.edu.
You may also review the 2026-2027 academic calendar herefor planning purposes.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time
Session
Location
8:30 AM
Registration
AJMLS (John Portman Entrance/Service Lobby); (Coffee and Continental Breakfast Will Be Provided on the 17th Floor after Registration)
9:00 AM
Welcome
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
9:15 AM
The Fitness Process in Georgia
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
10:00 AM
The Meaning of Professionalism and Administration of Oath of Professionalism
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
11:10 AM
Breakout Sessions
AJMLS, Various Locations
12:45 PM
Lunch (Lunch Provided)
AJMLS, Various Locations
1:45 PM
The Mentoring Program
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
2:10 PM
Rooted in Purpose: Defining Your Why as a Future Lawyer
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
3:15 PM
Break
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
3:20 PM
Financial Literacy
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
4:30 PM
The Role of a Lawyer in Promoting Advocacy
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
5:45 PM
Student ID Photos (Evening Students)/Adjourn
TBA
Monday, August 10, 2026 (Day Students)
Time
Session
Location
9:00 AM
Registration and Student IDs
AJMLS (John Portman Entrance/Service Lobby); (Coffee Will Be Provided on the 17th Floor after Registration)
9:30 AM
Day 2 Welcome
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
9:35 AM
Critical Reading and Case Briefing
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
10:45 AM
Break
11:00 AM
Breakout Groups
AJMLS, Various Locations
11:45 AM
Q & A
AJLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
12:30 PM
Lunch (Lunch Provided)
AJMLS, Various Locations
1:30 PM
Mock Class
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
2:45 PM
Professors’ Expectations in the Classroom
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
4:00 PM
Student ID Photos
AJMLS (17th Floor)
5:00 PM
Adjourn
Monday, August 10, 2026 (Evening Students)
Time
Session
Location
5:00 PM
Registration and Student ID (Can arrive earlier for IDs) (Dinner Provided)
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
5:15 PM
Day 2 Welcome
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
5:20 PM
Critical Reading and Case Briefing
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
6:30 PM
Breakout Groups and Q&A panel
AJMLS, Various Locations
7:30 PM
Break
7:35 PM
Mock Class
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
8:40 PM
Professors’ Expectations in the Classroom
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
9:45 PM
Adjourn
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (Day Students)
Time
Session
Location
9:00 AM
Registration
AJMLS (John Portman Entrance/Service Lobby); (Coffee Will Be Provided on the 17th Floor after Registration)
9:30 AM
Professional Identity Formation
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
10:55 AM
Break
11:00 AM
Law Journal
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
11:30 AM
Advocacy Board
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
12:00 PM
Lunch (Lunch Provided)
AJMLS, Various Locations
12:45 PM
Code of Student Responsibility and Anti-Discrimination Policy
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
1:30 PM
Wellness and Counseling Resources
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
2:15 PM
Break
2:20 PM
SBA Welcome & Student Experience Panel
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
3:35 PM
Student Organization Presentations
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
4:00 PM
Student Organization Fair/Library and Campus Tours
AJMLS, Various Locations
5:15 PM
Adjourn
Tuesday August 11, 2026 (Evening Students)
Time
Session
Location
5:15 PM
Student Organization Fair/Library and Campus Tours (Dinner Provided)
AJMLS, Various Locations
6:15 PM
Professional Identity Formation
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
7:30 PM
Break
7:35 PM
SBA Welcome & Student Experience Panel
AJMLS (17th Floor Lecture Hall)
8:50 PM
Code of Student Responsibility and AJMLS Non-discrimination Policy
