welcome toindiana lawCLASS OF 2019 PREVIEW

In just a few weeks, you’ll be joining us here in Bloomington and become a member of our Law School community. Your admission

into our program speaks to our confidence in your success.

But even the best and the brightest can benefit from some support along the way. This guide is designed to provide just that — information

and insights that will help you know what to expect, where to go for assistance, and how to make the most of your time at Indiana Law.

Forget everything you’ve heard.

If your perceptions of law school have been shaped by How to Get Away with Murder, you’re in for a surprise. Law school will likely be three of

the most transformative years of your life — at times exhilarating and exciting, at times tedious and painstaking, always challenging. Together,

we’ll not only expand your knowledge, we’ll change the way you think…and you’ll be leading the way.

Nothing about your undergraduate experience will compare.

You’ve chosen a rigorous program at one of the nation’s most respected universities. We are honored to have you as a member of our

Class of 2019, and remain committed to making your law school experience the best it can possibly be.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Greg Canada

Assistant Dean of Admissions

Catherine L. Matthews, ’06

Assistant Dean of Students

Rachel Dawson, ’99

Assistant Dean of Career Services

dear student,

getting acquainted

your school, your community

the lay of the land

what to expect, when

Welcome to the Maurer School of Law!

We have a special community here at the Law School, and I’m proud you are a part of it. As you get ready

to launch your professional career, you will do more than learn law and legal analysis in the classroom.

You will also have an opportunity to work closely with faculty and your classmates, to advance research

that aids in our understanding of law, society, and legal institutions, and contribute to resolving the

leading issues of the day. Through our clinics, projects, student organizations, externships, and pro bono

programs, you will also have an opportunity to hone your lawyering skills, — while making a difference in

the community.

I wish you all the best. You’re in for an exciting and transformative year. I look forward to meeting you soon.

Austen L. Parrish

Dean and James H. Rudy Professor of Law

from the dean

Your membership in the Indiana Law community started on the day you were admitted to the Law School. But there

are just a few more steps you need to take to make everything official. Use this checklist as a guide, and make sure

you complete these tasks as soon as possible before orientation.

Submit the IU eApp, so you’ll have access to your student ID, user ID, email, and IU student portal. You’ve

already received instructions, but if you need to review them, go to law.indiana.edu/jd-checklist (user name:

welcome; password: classof2019).

Are you applying for federal student loans? If so, submit your free application for federal student aid (FAFSA).

Go to law.indiana.edu/jd-finance for details.

Ask the undergraduate institution that granted your degree to submit your final transcript (with all grades and

degree conferred) to lawadmis@indiana.edu.

Have a head shot taken of yourself (no hats or sunglasses), and send it to lawadmis@indiana.edu.

Make sure that your laptop computer meets the school’s technology requirements. Review what you’ll need

at law.indiana.edu/technology.

Do you want to get a jump on your first year? There’s still time to sign up for Summer Start, where you’ll

take torts, earn four credits, and settle into the 1L year in the peace and quiet of Bloomington during the

summer. Summer Start begins on June 27 and ends on August 2. To enroll, visit the Summer Start webpage

at law.indiana.edu/jd-summer.

To meet your classmates, review housing options, and keep up with other news about the Class of 2019,

join the Facebook group by searching for IU Maurer School of Law Class of 2019.

summer checklist

Fall scheduling info arrives

You will receive your course

and instructor information; book

lists and first-day assignments

will follow.

Welcome picnic at noon,

Baier Hall patio

Meet other members of the

Law School community, including

peers, faculty, and staff

Classes begin

Move-in complete

By August 5, you should be moved,

unpacked and settled in. Be sure to

locate the nearest grocery store and

bus line, and set up wireless service

at home.

First semester fees due

Financial aid refunds will not be

available before August 11

Mandatory orientation — ALL DAY

Moot Court Room, 9:00

You must be checked in and seated before the start of the first session.

Be on time. Bring your laptop and eight copies of your résumé (delete grades

and scores). Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30.

Orientation: please dress

professionally

Business professional (interview attire)

on August 11 and 12 — business casual

on the 15th.

On August 12, you’ll introduce yourself

to faculty via a photo and brief video,

so please dress in business professional

attire then, too, at least above the waist.

MONDAY,AUGUST 1

FRIDAY,AUGUST 19

TUESDAY,AUGUST 16

FRIDAY,AUGUST 5

THURSDAY/ FRIDAY/ MONDAY,AUGUST 11/12/15

WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 7

important dates

your professional lifestarts nowYou are now part of a professional school, representing the profession of law. We’re confident that part of what

got you here is an understanding of the importance of managing your personal reputation.

While you’re here, you’ll learn a lot more about what it means to be a professional. But now is a good time to start practicing

some of the skills you probably already know.

To wit:

> show up on time, fully prepared.

> be a good classmate and colleague — share notes, work together. Your classmates will become your future colleagues!

> let your practice group advisor or Student Affairs know if someone is struggling. Your classmates deserve your support.

> read Indiana Law Annotated, our weekly in-house newsletter. It’s your resource for everything that’s happening in the Law

School. Look for it in your email every Monday morning, with Twitter (@iumaurerlaw) updates all week. Watch the digital signs

in the lobby of Baier Hall for breaking news.

> appearances count. If you can, try to put some funds aside for interview clothes, and attend Career Services sessions on

how to dress professionally without breaking your budget.

> manage your online reputation as well as your in-person reputation. Assume that everything about you that appears on

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram will by seen by the world, including professors and potential employers.

> conduct yourself responsibly, in school and outside it.

MEET YOUR 1L FACULTY

Prof. KRISHNANProperty

The Legal Profession

Prof. MATTIOLIContracts

Prof. MORRISONCriminal Procedure

Prof. OCHOAContracts

Prof. QUINTANILLACivil Procedure

Prof. REICHARDThe Legal Profession

Prof. SCOTTCriminal Law

Prof. STAKEProperty

Prof. WILLIAMSConstitutional Law

Prof. WENGThe Legal Profession

Prof. BROWNTorts

Prof. BUXBAUMContracts

Prof. COLEProperty

Prof. CONKLEConstitutional Law

Prof. GJERDINGENTorts

Prof. HENDERSONThe Legal Profession

Prof. HOFFMANNCriminal Law

Prof. DAGHELegal Research

and Writing

Prof. DOWNEYLegal Research

and Writing

Prof. EAGLINCriminal Law

Prof. GOODMANLegal Research

and Writing

Prof. JOHNSENConstitutional Law

what to expect,when

While every student’s experience will be his or hers alone, the Law School curriculum has been carefully crafted to seat foundational skills first,

followed by application and practice. The timeline below should give you a sense of what to expect over the course of your first year at Indiana Law,

with a special emphasis on the transitional period during your first semester.

IMPORTANT DATES .OPPORTUNITIES FOCUS ON

1, Course enrollment and information arrive + 5, Moved in, unpacked and settling in + 11, 12, 15, Orientation

(mandatory) —meet your practice group advisor (PGA) + 16, Fall semester begins + 19, 1L welcome picnic + 23, Student organization fair — think about organizations you may want to join Relationships: peers, faculty, staff

5, Labor Day — no classes . Early Sep., Student Affairs academic workshops: preparing for class + Read Indiana

Law Annotated; attend endowed lectures + Attend Career Services Office (CSO) 1L workshops + Consider being a Moot Court

bailiff — watch ILA for details + IU Football — Go Hoosiers! Skills: note taking, case briefing and class preparation

Early Oct., CSO orientation + 10-14, Fall break — no classes + CSO networking sessions in Chicago and

Indianapolis + 17, CSO individual counseling begins — assess your skills and begin charting your career path +

. Mid-Oct., Student Affairs academic workshops: outlining + Sign up for Wintersession: condensed, hands-on courses

on specialized topics right before the spring semester + Late Oct., Enjoy outdoor Indiana in the fall — remember: balance.

Skills: outlining

. Early Nov., Summer job preparation — sessions on resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies and

interviewing + Mid-Nov., Student Affairs academic workshops: exam prep + 22, Classes end + 23-27, Thanksgiving break

28-30, Reading Days — no classes Skills: studying for exams

1, Some legal employers begin accepting applications for 1L summer positions + 1, Exams begin + 17, Winter break

begins . Late Dec., Rest. Relax. Refuel. Exams

3-6, Wintersession + 11, Spring semester begins + 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day — no classes . Late Jan., Student Affairs academic workshops: first semester/exam debriefing + Start attending Career Choices sessions

Skills: notes, briefs, outlining

. Throughout, Many student events take place this month; Practice Groups explore campus and community

resources

13-17, Spring break — no classes + Late Mar., Academic advising sessions and one-on-one meetings with

Student Affairs . Attend Career Choices sessions

Early Apr., Fall registration + 20-21, Reading Days — no classes + 24, Exams begin Exam preparation

5, Exams end; 1L journal writing competition begins + 6, Law School commencement + Mid-May, CSO networking

sessions in Indianapolis

Congratulations! You are now a 2L at Indiana Law!

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Rest and relax! Law School will challenge you in ways you can’t imagine, and it’s important that you start strong. Take what time you have

in the weeks before to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. Let go of your expectations. Right and wrong, black and

white — neither has much of a place in law. Learn now to embrace ambiguity, or at least accept it. If you must, skim Getting to Maybe by

Fischl & Paul and prepare yourself for the unexpected. Don’t rule out any law specialty at this point. You might discover you have an affinity

for something you can’t imagine. 3 Get organized. You’ll have homework due on Day One, so now is the time to get your personal

plan in order. If you haven’t yet, schedule move-in services, get your utilities and wireless connected, find a bank, and locate nearby bus

stops and lines, grocery stores, and coffee shops. In a college town, it takes a while to get wireless set up, so plan ahead!

Arrive early. If you can, arrive on campus a few days or even a week before classes begin. Give yourself time to settle in. Get ready

for orientation. Read your first assignment. Then read it again. And again. Your first assignment will be posted online in early

August and due the day classes begin. There’s no time like the present to start training yourself to study like a lawyer — and that means

reading — and re-reading — material multiple times. As you will quickly discover, preparing for class takes an enormous amount of time.

ONE BITE AT A TIME”As the riddle goes, “How do you eat an elephant?”

“One bite at a time.”

And so goes law school.

Nothing about your undergraduate experience will have prepared you for the responsibility you’ve

assumed. The Class of 2019 — filled with magna cum laudes — will struggle to accept the

mathematical reality that not everyone can be in the top ten percent of the class. It can seem

overwhelming at first. But it is manageable, and it’s not something you do alone. Indiana Law

prides itself on being a collegial community where we measure our success collectively, and work

diligently to make sure individuals have what they need to succeed.

If you still have questions after orientation, schedule an appointment with Student Affairs. Visit the

Career Services Office, even before your official job search begins. Do what you can today, and let

tomorrow take care of itself. Lean on those around you for support.

One bite at a time.

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PREPARING FOR DAY ONE: FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW

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GETTING AROUND

The Indiana University campus, including the Law School, is not designed for car travel. Parking for student vehicles is almost non-existent. The parking lot across from Baier Hall is not available to law students.

Avoid frustration and delays. Leave your car where you live, and take advantage of free bus transportation, award-winning

bike routes, and beautiful walking paths.

Should you require an after-hours parking permit, visit the Parking Operations website (parking.indiana.edu).

NUMBERS TO KNOW

3 Office of Student Affairs 812 855 4809 lawosa@indiana.edu

3 Career Services Office 812 855 0258 lcareers@indiana.edu

3 Office of Admissions 812 855 4765 lawadmis@indiana.edu

3 Bursar’s Office 812 855 2636 bursar@indiana.edu

3 Financial Aid Office 812 855 7746 iulawfa@indiana.edu

3 Recorder’s Office 812 855 4809 lawosa@indiana.edu

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the layof the land

The Maurer School of Law comprises Baier Hall (including the Jerome Hall Law Library), together with the Lewis

Building, Beck House, and the Arthur M. Lotz Office of Alumni and Development. These buildings anchor the

southwest corner of the picturesque Bloomington campus and overlook several acres of woodland visible from

the library’s five-story atrium. Baier Hall, like many other signature buildings on the IU campus, is made from

Indiana limestone.

THE JEROME HALL LAW LIBRARY

One of the largest and finest in the country, the Jerome Hall Law Library houses rare books dating back to the Civil War, a first-rate collection in Anglo-American law, and online access including web-based research sources and the more than seven million volumes in the university library system.

Study spaces3 Reading rooms3 Study carrels (assigned during orientation) where you can store books for research projects 3 Conference rooms for two to 12

The circulation desk at the Law Library also serves as the building’s lost-and-found desk. Check the digital sign in the library lobby for more information about the library and its services.

BAIER HALLNamed in 2015 to honor the generosity of Lowell E. Baier, ’64, Baier Hall is where you will spend most of your

time in law school. The large lecture halls are located on the main floor; smaller seminar rooms are on the second

floor, along with faculty offices. Student-centered activities take place on the ground floor, and additional faculty

offices are located on the third floor.

THE LEWIS BUILDINGAll clinics are housed in the Lewis Building, located across from Baier Hall at Fourth Street and Indiana Avenue.

Clinic offices, interview rooms, and group work spaces are there, along with the offices of your legal research and

writing instructors.

THE ARTHUR M. LOTZ OFFICE OF ALUMNI AND DEVELOPMENTThe relationships you develop as a law student will both lead and follow you as your career develops. Indiana

Law has an alumni association with more than 11,000 members. The Alumni Office invites you to come in and

get acquainted in anticipation of your future membership in this important group. The office is located across

Third Street from Baier Hall, and honors Arthur M. Lotz, ’65, the school’s longtime associate dean.

BECK HOUSE: CENTER FOR CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY The Center for Constitutional Democracy brings together leaders of reform movements in countries struggling for

constitutional democracy and university scholars who have expertise useful to those reformers. You’ll have the

opportunity to participate in the Center’s pathbreaking fieldwork. Beck House is located next door to the Alumni

Office on Third Street. The school’s other research centers — focused on intellectual property; law, society and

culture; and the legal profession — are housed within Baier Hall.

JUDGE DAVID F. HAMILTON’S CHAMBERSThe Honorable David F. Hamilton, judge of the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, houses his chambers

on the second floor of Baier Hall.

STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE (022)

– Academic and personal counseling

– Ombudsperson and student advocacy services

– Student organization information

Recorder (022)

– Registration and grade posting

– Student files

– Letters of good standing

Financial Aid Office (022)

– Assistance with federal financial aid programs and lenders

CAREER SERVICES OFFICE (020)

– Individual career planning and professional development

– Job search strategies and assistance with application materials

DEAN’S OFFICE (240)

Admissions Office (224)

Business Office (202)

International Programs (220)

Finance and Administration (240D)

Marketing and Communications (240C)

Event Coordinator (240A)

FACULTY OFFICES (2ND AND 3RD FLOORS AND LEWIS BUILDING)

Faculty administrative assistants (252, 300, 334)

Indiana Law Journal (009)

Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies (016)

Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality (203)

Student organizations share office space on the ground floor.

Bulletin boards and digital signs (ground floor, first floor)

Official announcements, including class assignments, are posted in the glass-enclosed bulletin boards (as well as electronically and via web postings). The recorder, Student Affairs, and the Career Services Office maintain bulletin boards on the ground floor, and student organizations post on the boards across from the student lounge. The digital sign on the first floor displays current events, and another digital sign inside the library entrance has additional information.

Lockers (ground floor)

It’s not for nothing that they call us “Maurer High.” Just like in high school, you’ll be able to rent locker space for the duration of your time here. Rental information will be provided at orientation.

Student lounge and vending area (ground floor near mail slots)

The lounge includes a kitchenette with refrigerators and microwaves. Vending machines are located inside the mail room, adjacent to the lounge.

Mail slots (ground floor)

You will receive regular communication and are expected to check both email and mail slots daily. While the majority of the school’s official communications are sent via university email, you’ll be assigned a mail slot and encouraged to check it daily.

YOUR GUIDE TO STUDENT SERVICESFor your convenience, Student Affairs, the Dean’s Office, and the Career Services Office are open all day, including during the lunch hour.

your school,your community

More than 40 organizations, including four law journals, offer you opportunities for engaging with the Indiana Law community. Get acquainted with the ones that speak to you, and start building connections with others who share your interests.

Access to Justice

Advocates for Life

American Constitution Society

Asian Pacific American Law Students Assn.

Black Law Students Association

Business and Law Society

Christian Legal Society

Environmental Law Society

Family Law Society

Federalist Society

Feminist Law Forum

Health Law Society

Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies

Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality

Indiana Law Journal

Indianapolis Bar Association

Inmate Legal Assistance Project

Intellectual Property Association

International Law Society

IP Theory

Jewish Law Students Association

Labor and Employment Law Society

Latino Law Students Association

Law and Drama Society

Law Students for Reproductive Justice

LGBT Project

Middle Eastern Law Students Association

Older and Wiser Law Students

OUTlaw

Outreach for Legal Literacy

Phi Alpha Delta

Phi Delta Phi

Pro Bono Immigration Project

Protective Order Project

Public Interest Law Foundation

Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition

Society for Law and the Arts

Sports and Entertainment Law Society

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund

Student Bar Association

Tenant Assistance Project

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Women’s Law Caucus

at the inter-section of law school andlife

It’s easy to focus all your time and energy on your studies. But we invite and encourage you to think beyond the

corner of Third Street and Indiana Avenue.

Baier Hall is immediately adjacent to the vibrant, diverse Bloomington community. Renowned for its restaurants and

cultural celebrations, the city is designed for exploring with walking paths and bike routes. Worship and faith-based

opportunities abound. On campus, you have access to arts and entertainment, recreation and fitness, as well as

Indiana University’s legendary Big Ten athletics and Little 500 bicycle race.

Indiana Law’s Practice Group Advisors will be a great resource as you strike the right balance between law school

and life. PGAs serve as front-line mentors and guides for 1Ls, meeting with you and your classmates in small groups

to help you with the challenges of law school life. PGAs will also assist with projects in your second-semester course

on the legal profession.

Getting out and about, clearing your head, and refueling your spirit are integral to your success. We stress the

importance of balance at Indiana Law and hope you’ll take advantage of the opportunities that surround you as part

of our community.

SAFETY AND HEALTHStudent welfare is a top priority of Indiana University and the Law School. Comprehensive student healthcare is provided by the Indiana

University Health Center and is covered through payment of your student fees. IU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers

confidential counseling services at no extra charge with your IU health fee.

3 IU Health Center / 600 N. Jordan Ave. / healthcenter.indiana.edu / 812 855 7688

3 CAPS / 600 N. Jordan Ave., 4th floor / healthcenter.indiana.edu/counseling / 812 855 5711

The Bloomington campus has an excellent record of student safety, due in part to the diligence of the students themselves. Just as you would

in your hometown — wherever your hometown — practice personal safety, particularly when moving about the campus and community after

dark. Travel with others whenever possible, and keep your phone charged and with you. Numerous emergency call boxes are located throughout

campus and connect directly to the IU Police Department in the event of an emergency. If you are not by a call box, do not hesitate to dial 911.

The Law School is committed to IU’s sexual assault policy, which is included in the Student Handbook. The Law School’s sexual assault policy is

in our Student Handbook, and you can visit stopsexualviolence.iu.edu for more information.

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A FEAST FOR FOODIES

Livability.com just named Bloomington the country’s #3 foodie town — and for good reason. Locally owned

restaurants abound, from Thai to Tibetan, Irish to Afghani, Greek to good old American comfort food, and

just about everything in between. Whether you’re stopping for a bagel on the way to class, grabbing falafel

for lunch, sitting down to dinner with friends, or calling for a late night pizza, you’ll find something that hits the

spot, steps away from your law school home.

THE LIVING IS EASY

Many law students choose to live just south of Baier Hall in an apartment building or house. Other options

include downtown Bloomington, the area south of College Mall, and the east side of town. Wherever you

live, you’ll find the campus easily accessible. Our Life in Bloomington webpage, law.indiana.edu/visit, has a

wealth of information about housing options in Bloomington, as does the Graduate and Professional Student

Government section of the IU website (indiana.edu/~gpso/). Once you’re here for a day or two, you’ll see why

Forbes calls Bloomington the #1 city for work-life balance in the US.

Bloomington has all the major grocery and retail chains, along with smaller organic and farm-to-table options.

The Saturday Farmer’s Market draws crowds from miles away, and Indianapolis, with its vibrant downtown, is

a popular weekend getaway just an hour from campus.

BLOOMINGTON AFTER DARK

There’s a reason College Ranker says Bloomington is the #6 best college town to live in forever, and we’re

guessing nightlife has something to do with it. Unassuming little clubs feature some of the best live music

you’ll hear, and our local brewers offer an award-winning selection of craft beers. Movies, theater, dancing. . .

you’re sure to find plenty to pique your interests here.

SHARING YOUR FAITH

Churches, synagogues, the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Center. Bloomington’s places of worship are as

diverse as their congregations and followers. Find worship and fellowship opportunities nearby, whatever your

faith.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS. REALLY.

The natural landscape in southern Indiana includes the state’s largest inland lake (Monroe), the Hoosier

National Forest, limestone quarries, and caves. An extensive trail system lets you explore from two wheels or

two feet, joined by other hiking, biking, and running enthusiasts. City and nearby state parks, along with public

swimming pools, campgrounds, and golf courses provide fitness and relaxation opportunities, close to home

and away from it all.

A SPORTS ILLUSTRATED “TOP 10”

Named one of the nation’s top 10 college sports towns by Sports Illustrated on Campus, Bloomington

combines Big Ten college athletics with what the magazine called “perhaps the nation’s top recreational-

sports program.” No wonder Hoosier fans — law students included — are among the most passionate in

college sports. Take in a game: football, baseball, basketball, soccer. There’s no “off” season at Indiana.

ON-CAMPUS CULTURE AND RECREATION

With one of the nation’s top music schools, and outstanding programs in fine arts, theatre, and drama, Indiana

University arts and entertainment opportunities include a constant calendar of performances. Central to the

Bloomington campus, the Indiana University Memorial Union features bowling, movies, and concerts.

Baier Hall / 211 S. Indiana Ave.Bloomington, IN 47405-7001

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