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Robertson + Associates has an open office with a private entrance in our Olde Towne location in Ridgeland, Mississippi. This arrangement is ideal for a young attorney trying to make their way. Qualified candidates may have contract assignments in our family law only boutique, which will help offset rent. The office includes friendly reception services, access to a beautiful conference room with Apple TV, mail and copy services, kitchen, restroom, nightly cleaning and a collegiate group of professionals with whom you will enjoy spending time and brainstorming. Rent is $700 per month and those who may be interested should email Craig Robertson at craig@robertson.ms.

Veteran's Gala

Support Military Veteran's

November 5, 2013 

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 

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COME BE A PART OF THE

Don't forget about the UM Law School Running Club!

 

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Student Orientation

STUDENT ORIENTATION

 

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013

Robert C. Khayat Law Center, Weems Auditorium, Room 1078, 9:00 a.m.

Welcome                                                                          9:00-9:20

Richard Gershon, Dean and Professor of Law

 

What Does “Law” Mean?                                           9:20-10:00

Matthew R. Hall, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

& Associate Professor

Office of the Registrar Information                         10:00-10:10

Eddie J. Upton, Law School Registrar

Communications Office Information                       10:10-10:20

Jenny Kate Luster, Communications

Students Disability Services                                      10:20-10:30

Robin Yekaitis

BREAK                                                                       10:30-10:45

Welcome from the Law School Student Body        1 0:45-11:30

Introduction to the Honor Code

Diversity-Professionalism Program

Marcus Williams, LSSB President

Kimberly Joy (K-J) Lockley, Honor Council Chair

Cory Ferraez, LSSB Senator

Introduction of Faculty                                            11:30-11:45

Richard Gershon, Dean and Professor of Law

Breakout Groups with Professors                           11:45-12:30

How to Read a Case

Mentoring Luncheon                                                   12:30-1:30

Dean’s Leadership Council, Law School Atrium

Robert C. Khayat Law Center, Room 1078, 1:00 p.m.

What to Expect the First Day                                     1:30-2:15

Breakout Groups with Current Law Students

Mentoring Groups 1-2, Room 1046

Mentoring Groups 3-4, Room 1090

Mentoring Groups 5-6, Room 1092

Mentoring Groups 7-8, Room 1115

Mentoring Groups 9-10, Moot Court 1

Mentoring Groups 11-12, Moot Court 2

Mentoring Groups 13-14, Room 2084

Mentoring Groups 15-16, Room 2090

Mentoring Groups 17-18, Room 2092

Mentoring Groups 19-20, Bonus Room 2

Case Organization                                                       2:15-3:00

Patricia Krueger

Legal Writing Specialist & Acting Assistant Professor

Ice Cream Social & Student Organization Fair       3:00-4:30

Law School Courtyard

Sponsored by BARBRI

Optional Informational Sessions                                 4:00-4:30

Military/Veteran Students

LGBT Students

Students with Children

Spouses/Significant Others

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013

Khayat Law Center, Weems Auditorium, Room 1078, 9:00 a.m.

Welcome                                                                       9:00-9:10

Richard Gershon

Dean and Professor of Law

Introduction of Chief Justice Waller                        9:10-9:20

Lemuel G. Adams

President of the Mississippi Bar

Keynote Address                                                      9:20-10:15

William L. Waller, Jr.

Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court

Breakout: Professionalism Group Sessions         10:30-12:00

Luncheon                                                                   12:00-1:00

Law School Atrium

Sponsored by the Law Alumni Chapter

Yearbook Photos                                                         1:00-1:30

Rare Books Room, Law Library

Double Decker Bus Tour of  Campus & Oxford     1:30-3:30