Flex J.D. Orientation

Dates    

There are two components to the Flex JD Orientation Pro­ gram. The first will be held virtually and the second will be in person.

Virtual-Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20
In-Person-Wednesday, August 21 through Friday, August 23

You should plan to arrive at Albany Law School no later than 3:15pm to register and receive your Orientation pack­ et. Upon registration you will be officially confirmed as a first-year law student (1L). The main program will begin at 4:00pm in our Boardroom located on the third floor of the 2000 Building. You will be greeted in the lobby of the 2000 Building and staff will direct you from there.

SUGGESTED ATTIRE

Appropriate dress during Orientation is business casual (not-shirts, jeans, or sneakers, please). We suggest busi­ness attire on Friday, August 23, as there will be a swear­ing-in ceremony, class photo and dinner with Alumni.

Food Accommodations   

If you have any special dietary needs, please email the Stu­ dent Affairs Office no later than Friday, August 9 at studentaffairs@albanylaw.edu so that we can ensure there is a menu option available for you. Please be sure to notify us in advance so we can make these arrangements.

Parking

If you are driving, you may park in the parking lot located off of Notre Dame Drive. Entering Notre Dame drive from Holland Avenue, you will make your first right into the lot and bear left. You will see the 2000 Building straight ahead. This will be your parking location for Orientation week.

Please note you do not need a car as the hotel is across the street from the law school and all events are at the law school.

Student IDs

All members of the Albany Law School Community must have a valid law school photo identification card. We will visit the Business Office Suite (2nd floor of the 2000 building) together during Orientation to get your student ID.

Hotel Stay During Orientation

Albany Law School has reserved and paid for  your hotel room for three nights from Wednesday, August 21st through Saturday, August 24th. The hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn located at 62 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, right across the street from the law school. To reserve your room, however, you must confirm that you will be staying at the hotel.

Please email studentaffairs@albanylaw.edu to let us know that you will be staying at the hotel no later than July 20.

Preparing for Orientation 2024

As you begin to prepare for Orientation 2024, please keep in mind that it is important that you check your Albany Law School email frequently as updates will be sent to this email.

Schedule

The Orientation Schedule can be found on the Flex JD Orientation site located on the Albany Law School website.

Task List and Required Presentations

The Task List identifies important documents and presenta­tions that will provide essential  information  on a wide range of  administrative matters, including accessing your  email, and student policies for all incoming students. Please use the Task List to be sure you have completed all necessary items to make the start of law school easier. Some of the tasks will be completed in person, on Canvas or on the Self-Service for Students Menu on the portal landing page. As an incoming student, you are required to view each presentation and complete each required agreement prior to the start of Orientation/classes.

Orientation Assignments and Reading

You must read and prepare several assignments for the classes during Orientation will be located on the Orientation site. The assignments and other details will be available mid­ July.

Preparing for Week 1 of Law School

On the law school portal, you will also find information about the various law school departments/offices, and forms you may need throughout your time at Albany Law School.

Course Schedule

As a first-year student, your course schedule is preset. When the Registrar finalizes your schedule and notifies you via email, you will be able to access your schedule through the portal under "Student Planning'' on the Student-Self Service Menu.

Bookstore

To welcome you, the Bookstore, is offering you a 30% coupon for a one (1) time use on certain full-price clothing, supplies or gift items. You must sign-up using link below in order to obtain the 30% discount. The 30% discount cannot be combined with other offers and expires 30 days from the date of activation.

To activate the coupon code, visit www.dayonewelcome.com.

Access Code: 0728
After clicking submit, click Ready To Shop which triggers the coupon.

To order your textbooks for home delivery, go to The Bookstore's website at  www.thebookstorealbanyny.com. You will need your course schedule to locate your textbooks. We also ask that you have your on line order confirmation number (72800000) which can locate your order.

Name Coach

All students are required to record the pronunciation of their names using Name Coach. To do so, you can click Name Coach Roster on the left sidebar of a Canvas course and click record.

First Week of Classes-Assignments

The first day of classes is Thursday, August 22 during Orienta­tion. During Orientation, you will have the opportunity to have in-person classes with your first-year professors. To prepare for class the first day, read and brief each case in the assigned readings. Your professor will also expect you to have your assigned text books by August 22. Your reading assign­ments for the first week will be posted to each Canvas course by August 12.

Academic Accommodations

Please contact academicaffairs@albanylaw.edu at your earliest opportunity if you intend to request accommoda­tions during the academic year. Our law school community is inclusive of all our students and provides appropriate support to them. You can start the accommodation process now by submitting a Request for Academic Accommodations Form and/or English as a Second Language Form, which can be found on the Portal (Student Affairs page). If you would like your accommodations in place by the first day of classes, you must return your documentation to the Academic and Student Affairs Office or email no later than  Friday, August 9 to academicaffairs@albanylaw.edu.

Faculty Advisor

At Albany Law School, Faculty Advisors assist students throughout their academic careers. On the second in-person day of Orientation, you will have the opportunity to have lunch with your assigned Faculty Advisor. We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to work directly with a faculty mentor in planning the rest of your law school experience.

First Year Seminar Course

You will have the option to choose one, 1-credit hour first year seminar class. The Registrar's Office will contact you over the summer to make your selection.

• Climate Change
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg & the Quest for Sex Equality in the Law

Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid

• Cost of Attendance for Flex J.D. Students
• Financial Aid