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Full-Time and Part-Time Day J.D. Students | August 12-17, 2010

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Dear Member of the Class of 2013, As you embark on what will be one of the most transformative experiences of your life, I want to take a moment to extend a warm welcome and let you know that I feel personally vested in your success. I hope you will see Hofstra Law as a partner during these critical years when you begin to shape your professional identity as a lawyer.

These next few days might feel a bit like a whirlwind — you will meet current students, faculty, administrators and alumni who will give you an overview of what to expect during your next three years as a Hofstra Law student. Rest assured that, from student affairs to legal reasoning, we will be there to help you succeed.

I encourage you to be involved in our community. The convergence of classes, studying, family and working can often make it difficult to schedule quality time with classmates and faculty. Keep in mind that the interactions you have outside the classroom are as valuable to your personal and professional development as those you have within it.

To help you keep track of all that is going on at Hofstra Law, we have launched twitter.com/HofLawStudents to communicate administrative announcements and timely information about events, speakers and student activities. I hope you will “connect,” as they say. Also, keep an eye on the television monitors throughout the school for helpful information and interesting news about our community.

Over the last few years, I have worked to assemble an administration that mirrors the excellence of our faculty and student body. I encourage you to reach out to these professionals if you need information, resources or any assistance — not just this week, but throughout your entire time at Hofstra Law. I assure you that you will always find a helping hand.

Again, welcome — today you begin a journey that will change how you look at the world and indelibly link you with the Hofstra Law community. We are thrilled to accompany you on this journey.

With warm regards,

Nora V. Demleitner, Dean

Tuesday, August 10 (Optional)

Noon-2:00 p.m. University Bookstore Welcome Party Bookstore, Mack Student Center Buyyourbooksandmeetpublishingrepresentatives.

Thursday, August 12

8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast Adams Playhouse Quad

9:30-10:30 a.m. Law School Welcome — Provost and Alumni Greeting Adams Playhouse

Dr. Herman A. Berliner, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Hofstra University Rahsaan W. Thompson ’96, Of Counsel, Quarles & Brady LLP

10:35 a.m.-noon Finding Your Way: Academic Life at the Law School Adams PlayhouseFrom the First-Year Professor Perspective

Miriam R. Albert, Professor of Skills I. Bennett Capers, Associate Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Intellectual Life Lawrence W. Kessler, Richard J. Cardali Distinguished Professor of Trial Advocacy Katrina Fischer Kuh, Associate Professor of Law

Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch With 2L and 3L Students Adams Playhouse Quad

1:00-2:10 p.m. Finding Your Way: The Law School Experience Monroe Lecture CenterFrom the Student Perspective

Lisa Monticciolo-McCluskey, Director of Student Affairs Student Panelists

2:10-4:00 p.m. Introduction to Legal Study No. 1: Monroe Lecture CenterAmerican Legal Institutions and the Separation of Powers

Eric Lane, Eric J. Schmertz Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Public Service, and Associate Dean for Intellectual Life

3:00-3:15 p.m. Alumni Association Cookie Break Outside Monroe Lecture Center

4:00-5:00 p.m. Introduction to Legal Study No. 2: Monroe Lecture CenterThe Basics of Statutory Interpretation

J. Herbie DiFonzo, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law

5:00-6:00 p.m. International Student Orientation Law School, Room 242Allinternationalstudentsshouldbepreparedtoprovidethenecessaryimmigrationdocumentsatthistime.

Jeffrey A. Dodge, Assistant Dean for Global Initiatives and Multicultural Affairs Hofstra University Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs

Orientation Schedule For Full-Time and Part-Time Day J.D. Students

Friday, August 13

9:00-10:15 a.m. Finding Your Way: Academic Policies and Student Resources Monroe Lecture Center

J. Herbie DiFonzo, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law Claire O’Keefe, Director of Student Affairs Brian T. Kaspar, Registrar Michelle M. Wu, Associate Dean for Information Services, Director of the Law Library and Professor of Law

10:30 a.m.-noon Introduction to Legal Study No. 3: Monroe Lecture CenterIntroduction to Civil and Criminal Trial Systems

James Sample, Associate Professor of Law (Civil) Barbara S. Barron, Professor of Skills (Criminal)

Noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch Law School Atrium, Student Lounge and Faculty Lounge

BarAssociationandCommunityOrganizationFair

1:30-3:30 p.m. Success Series No. 1: Reading and Briefing Cases Law School, Various Locations

Section A Room 308 Mark Padin, Associate Professor of Academic Support

Section B Room 238 Kevin McElroy, Visiting Assistant Professor of Legal Writing

Section C Room 230 Jeff Silberfeld, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law

3:30-5:00 p.m. Getting Settled: Tours, HofstraCards, Bookstore Various Locations on the University Campus and Other Sundries

Special Program

1:00-3:30 p.m. Partners and Families of Law Students Orientation Law School, Room 242 AnopportunityforyourfamilymemberstolearnmoreabouttheLawSchoolexperience

Claire O’Keefe, Director of Student Affairs Lisa Monticciolo-McCluskey, Director of Student Affairs

Monday, August 16

9:00 a.m.-noon Legal Methods Law School, Breslin Hall and Roosevelt Hall, Various Locations

Section A1 Law School, Room 205 Frank Gulino, Associate Professor of Legal Writing

Section A2 Law School, Room 206 Juli Campagna, Assistant Professor of Legal Writing

Section A3 Breslin Hall, Room 209 Kevin McElroy, Visiting Assistant Professor of Legal Writing

Section B1 Roosevelt Hall, Room 010 J. Scott Colesanti, Associate Professor of Legal Writing

Section B2 Law School, Room 230 Jamie Abrams, Visiting Assistant Professor of Legal Writing

Section B3 Law School, Room 308 Anibal Lebron, Visiting Assistant Professor of Legal Writing

Section C1 Law School, Room 242 Susan H. Joffe, Associate Professor of Legal Writing

Section C2 Law School, Room 243 Amy R. Stein, Professor of Legal Writing, Assistant Dean for Adjunct Instruction and Coordinator of the Legal Writing Program

Section C3 Law School, Room 238 Laurie Cascino, Visiting Assistant Professor of Legal Writing

Noon-12:45 p.m. Finding Your Way: Information Systems and Technology Law School, Room 308 & 1:00-1:45 p.m. Gary Moore, Assistant Dean for Information Systems

Andrew Wilson, Director of Information Systems David Resto, Assistant Director of Information Systems

Noon-2:00 p.m. Lunch Law School Atrium, Student Lounge and Faculty Lounge

2:00-3:00 p.m. Professionalism in Law School and Beyond Monroe Lecture CenterIntroductiontoProfessionalismandCareerServices

Michael J. Ende, Assistant Dean for Career Services Victoria Roberts, Associate Dean and Dean for Professional Development

3:00-3:15 p.m. Administration of the Professionalism Oath Monroe Lecture Center

Hon. Denise L. Sher ’78, Acting Justice, New York State Supreme Court

3:20-4:10 p.m. Introduction to Legal Study No. 4: Monroe Lecture CenterLogic and Policy in Legal Reasoning

Vern R. Walker, Professor of Law and Director of the Law, Logic & Technology Research Laboratory

4:10-5:00 p.m. Introduction to Legal Study No. 5: Learning in a Diverse and Collegial Environment Monroe Lecture Center

Jeffrey A. Dodge, Assistant Dean for Global Initiatives and Multicultural Affairs

5:10-6:00 p.m. Finding Your Way: Financial Aid and Managing Your Budget in Law School Monroe Lecture Center

Gerard Anderson, Director of Financial Aid

6:00-7:00 p.m. Open Financial Aid Office Hours Law School, Axinn Hall

Tuesday, August 17

9:00 a.m.-noon Success Series No. 2: Classroom Learning Law School, Various Locations

Section A Room 308 Jeff Silberfeld, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law

Section B Room 238 Mark Padin, Associate Professor of Academic Support

Section C Room 230 Kevin McElroy, Visiting Assistant Professor of Legal Writing

Noon-2:00 p.m. First-Year Welcome Barbecue and Welcome by Dean Nora V. Demleitner Adams Playhouse Quad LearnmoreaboutstudentorganizationsandHofstraUniversityservices.

2:00-4:00 p.m. Introduction to Legal Study No. 6: Law School, Various LocationsClient Representation and the Art of Advocacy

Sections A1 and B1 Room 308 Theodor Liebmann, Clinical Professor of Law, Director of Clinical Programs and Attorney-in-Charge of the Child Advocacy Clinic

Sections A2 and B2 Room 238 Lauris Wren, Clinical Professor of Law and Attorney-in-Charge of the Asylum Clinic

Sections A3 and B3 Room 230 Serge Martinez, Associate Clinical Professor of Law and Attorney-in-Charge of the Community and Economic Development Clinic

Section C1 Room 205 Yishai Boyarin, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Attorney-in-Charge of the Mediation Clinic

Sections C2 and C3 Room 206 Curtis Pew, Visiting Clinical Professor of Law and Attorney-in-Charge of the Securities Arbitration Clinic

Wednesday, August 18

Free Day to Prepare for Class

Thursday, August 19

First Day of Class

‘Discover Your Passion’ SeriesThe Offices of Career Services and Student Affairs proudly present a series of programs designed around students exploring their passion for specific areas of law. Feel free to attend one or all of these exciting workshops to meet practicing attorneys, learn about Hofstra Law’s course offerings and explore opportunities in the field.

Allprogramsarefrom5to6p.m.intheFacultyLoungeonthethirdflooroftheLawSchool.

Continuing Orientation ProgramsLearning how to succeed in law school and beyond does not end at orientation. Hofstra Law has organized a series of required continuing orientation programs to assist students throughout the year. Please plan to attend each of these important workshops.

Fall Semester | 2010

September 20 Tax Law

October 4 Criminal Law

October 18 Education Law

November 8 Elder Law

November 15 Labor and Employment Law

Spring Semester | 2011

January 19 Municipal Law

January 31 Health Law

February 14 Family Law

March 14 Civil Litigation

April 4 Business/Securities

Fall Semester | 2010

August 30 Social Media Networking: Emerging Employment Law ConsiderationsEric Felsberg ’98, Partner,Jackson Lewis LLP (tobeconfirmed)

September 13 What Is Your Leadership Style? Developing Critical Personal and Professional Leadership Skills Victoria Roberts, Associate Dean and Dean for Professional Development Michael J. Ende, Assistant Dean for Career ServicesLisa Monticciolo-McCluskey,Director of Student Affairs

September 27 Defining and Communicating Your Unique Personal and Professional Brand Victoria Roberts, Associate Dean and Dean for Professional Development

October 11 The Fundamentals of Relationship Building and Networking Speakerstobeannounced

October 18Planning Ahead, the Office of Student Affairs, the Bar, and Character and Fitness Issues Claire O’Keefe, Director of Student Affairs

Spring Semester | 2011

February 2Ethics and Civility in the Legal Profession

February 9Practicing Law in an Increasingly Global Economy: Using Cultural Competency as a Skill for SuccessJeffrey A. Dodge, Assistant Dean for Global Initiatives and Multicultural Affairs

March 21L Academic Advising and Upper-Level Course RegistrationClaire O’Keefe, Director of Student Affairs

April 13 How to Succeed at Your Summer Job Speakerstobeannounced

Locationsandtimeswillbeannouncedatalatertime.

Hofstra Law School Organizational Chart

Dean Nora V. Demleitner

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Communications and Public Relations Assistant Dean David DeCicco

Development and Alumni RelationsAssistant Dean Lisa Berman

Finance and Human Resources Assistant Dean Mary Ruggilo

Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

J. Herbie DiFonzo

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Office of Student Affairs

DirectorsLisa Monticciolo-

McCluskeyClaire O’Keefe

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Gerard Anderson

Office of Academic RecordsRegistrar

Brian T. Kaspar

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Associate Dean and Dean for Professional

Development Victoria Roberts

Assistant Dean for Global Initiatives and Multicultural Affairs

Jeffrey A. Dodge

Associate Dean for Information Services

Michelle M. Wu

Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management

John Chalmers

Executive Assistant Laura Pronesti

Student Perspective — Fall 2010

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Please refer to the map on the back of the orientation folder to find buildings outside the Law School.