Please complete these readings prior to orientation. You will be discussing them with faculty and peers during orientation and the first week of classes.

Read the Full Time JD Student Handbook. The JD Student Handbook is crucial because it ensures that law students have a clear understanding of the academic and behavioral expectations placed upon them. By familiarizing yourself with the handbook, you can avoid common pitfalls, meet all necessary requirements, and make informed decisions and successfully navigate your law school experience.

What It Includes:

• Academic Policies: Guidelines on grading, attendance, academic integrity, and exam procedures.
• Accreditation Standards: Descriptions of the JD program, required courses, total credit hours, and graduation requirements.
• Code of Conduct: Expectations for student behavior, including rules regarding professionalism, ethics, and community standards.

Please complete this form before orientation to inform us if you have any allergies.

If you need accommodation to attend JD Orientation on August 26 and 27, please reach out to our Dean of Students, Kiana Pierre-Louis (k.pierre-louis@northeastern.edu) by August 23.

Faculty will likely post their textbook information within their syllabus or on their Canvas site. You may also follow the instructions below to check through The Student Hub:

1. Log into The Student Hub
2. Click the Resources tab
3. Scroll down to “Classes & Registration”
4. Select “Registrar Self-Service”
5. Select “Registration”
6. Select “Concise Student Schedule”
7. Select the correct Registration Term
8. Select “Course Materials”

OR

1. Follow steps #1-6 above, and then:
2. Note the course number (example: LAW6100) and CRN (5-digit section number) for each class on your schedule on Student Hub.
3. Then, go to the Northeastern Bookstore website and look up your textbooks by entering in your schedule

If there is no information available yet, please check again later and review the course syllabus. The University Bookstore posts this information as it becomes available from faculty.

You can view the entire 2024- 2025 Academic Calendar here.

Students who are admitted to the law school are encouraged to decide as soon as possible whether or not to disclose a disability and request reasonable accommodations. If you think you may benefit from some type of accommodation, including instructional, course load, or exam modifications, auxiliary services such as interpreters or note-takers, or other accommodations, please contact Dean Pierre-Louis (k.pierre-louis@northeastern.edu), as soon as possible to discuss next steps, including outreach to the Disability Access Services (DAS) for further screening and assessment.

The Disability Access Services provides free support services, including advocacy, assistance in obtaining interpreters, exam modifications, and other accommodations, to all students with disabilities.  For more information about the DAS, the process for requesting accommodations, and DAS documentation requirements, please visit the DAS’s website.

Northeastern University School of Law has its own financial aid office. Helpful information regarding financing your education can be found in the Financial Aid Welcome Packet.

The Financial Aid Office can be reached by emailing lawfinaid@northeastern.edu.

Incoming students can sign-up for one-on-one advising appointments with the Financial Aid Office during the first week of classes using this link.

The Office of Academic & Student Affairs is the office responsible for everything related to academics, including: class schedules, exam schedules, advising, academic resources for students with disabilities, various registrar functions, and more. ASA also liaisons with student organizations and supports the Opportunities for Student Distinction program. If you have a question and are unsure who to ask, ASA can be your first place to turn.

ASA can be reached by emailing lawstudentaffairs@northeastern.edu

Nicholas Horan – Assistant Dean of the Academic Success Program & Associate Teaching Professor (n.horan@northeastern.edu) manages the Academic Success Program (ASP). ASP offers a variety of services for you to maximize your academic experience at Northeastern University School of Law. From study skills to bar prep, the program is dedicated to your success.

The Center for Co-op & Career Development (“the Co-op office”) offers a full range of legal career and professional development support, including: educational programs and panels, individualized advising, co-op placement, OCI programs, review and feedback on application materials, networking opportunities, post-graduate job search guidance and more. More information will be provided during orientation and at the Co-op Kickoff in September.

NUSL has its very own Office of Computer Services. You can reach them by calling 617-373-8919 or by emailing SLAW_OCS@northeastern.edu. If NUSL’s Office of Computer Services is unable to assist you, they may direct you to Northeastern University ITS. They can be reached by emailing help@northeastern.edu.

For information on how to utilize the printers on campus, please visit this website.

For information on how to download Microsoft Office onto your computers, please visit this website. Your Microsoft login credentials are [YourNortheasternUsername]@northeastern.edu, and your normal Student Hub password.

The Law Library is an excellent resource to assist you with your research and academic pursuits. For more information, please view their website. You can also email them at LawResearchHelp@northeastern.edu.

Students can also view a Law Library Orientation here.