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CLASS OF 2023 PREVIEW
PREPARING FOR DAY ONE: FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW
IN PERSON OR ONLINE: WE HAVE A PLAN FOR THAT
IMPORTANT DATES SUMMER CHECKLIST
MEET YOUR 1L FACULTY
THE LAY OF THE LAND
YOUR GUIDE TO STUDENT SERVICES
LAW SCHOOL LIFE
DEAR STUDENTS:
In just a few weeks, you’ll be joining our Law School community. If nothing else, the amazing way our faculty and students reacted to the pandemic and came together to finish the spring semester confirms that you are joining an amazing institution that is resilient, innovative, and supportive.
Over the past few months, the Law School faculty has developed a unique way to deliver a first year experience that brings you high-quality instruction while protecting your health and safety. What’s more, this approach gives you maximum flexibility as the semester progresses and your personal circumstances change. You’ll read more about this innovative plan in this guide. You’ll also learn what to expect in general as you commence your education here at the IU Maurer School of Law.
Even without the vagaries of an unprecedented pandemic, your law school experience will will likely be three of the most transformative years of your life — at times exhilarating and exciting, at times tedious and painstaking, but always challenging. With our support, you’ll develop new skills, expand your knowledge and even change the way you think and view the world. You’ve chosen a rigorous program at one of the nation’s most respected law schools, nestled in a great university with a gorgeous campus. We are honored to have you as a member of our Class of 2023, and remain committed to making your law school experience the best it can possibly be. We look forward to seeing you soon.
On the cover: The Frances Morgan Swain Student Building is located in the Old Crescent at the heart of the IU Bloomington campus, just steps from Baier Hall. Its iconic clock tower has been a landmark for over a century.
Greg Canada Assistant Dean, Admissions
Aviva Orenstein Associate Dean for Students and Professor of Law
Anne Newton McFadden Assistant Dean, Career Services
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FROM THE DEAN
Welcome to the Indiana University 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, staff, 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 lawyering skills―while making a difference in the community. As you will read in this guide, our faculty has devised an innovative schedule and pedagogical approach that assures you flexibility while protecting safety during the year ahead. And be sure to watch for emails from the Office of Student Affairs and invitations to Zoom meetings throughout the summer. These will update you on any schedule changes that might take place between now and the beginning of the semester. 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
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PREPARING FOR DAY ONE: FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW
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Relax and enjoy your summer. 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 exercise, rest, relax, read for pleasure, watch movies (we will send you recommendations), and spend time with family and friends.
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Keep an open mind. Begin now to embrace ambiguity, or at least accept it. Don’t rule out
any law specialty at this point. You might discover you have an affinity for something you can’t imagine.
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Get organized. You’ll have
assignments due on the first day, 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!
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Arrive early. If you can, arrive in Bloomington a few days or even a week before
orientation begins. Give yourself time to settle in. Get ready for orientation.
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Read the cases we will send you for orientation and
for your first assignment. Then read them again. And again. Your first assignment will be posted online and on the assignment board on the ground floor of Baier Hall in early August. 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.
YOU CAN DO THIS
CONTACT INFO
The first year of law school can seem overwhelming in the beginning.
> Office of Student Affairs 812 855 4809 lawosa@indiana.edu
But it’s manageable, and it’s not something you do alone. The IU Maurer School of 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. Get to know the staff in the Career Services Office, even before your official job search begins. Lean on the Law School community for support.
> Career Services Office 812 855 0258 lcareers@indiana.edu > Office of Admissions 812 855 4765 lawadmis@indiana.edu > IU Bursar’s Office 812 855 6500 bursar@indiana.edu > Financial Aid Office 812 855 7746 iulawfa@indiana.edu > Recorder’s Office 812 855 4809 lawosa@indiana.edu
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IN PERSON OR ONLINE: WE HAVE A PLAN FOR THAT
The Law School curriculum has been carefully crafted to build foundational skills first, followed by application and practice. The timeline below should give you a sense of what to Studying the law—learning to “think like a lawyer”—is a demanding and rigorous process. The first year of law school is difficult expect over the course of your first year at Indiana Law. enough without the additional complication of a global pandemic. Our faculty recognizes this, and we have been working hard to craft a first-year experience that accommodates the challenges of the COVID–19 pandemic while maintaining our traditional educational rigor and our constant commitment to your well-being. The plan for fall 2020 acknowledges that many of you will be comfortable coming to campus every day—observing all of the usual health-andsafety protocols—while others of you will feel safer taking classes online. As you’ll see from the diagram on the opposite page, our plan lets you choose between in-person and online learning. Each fall course will also be available to students who are not able to attend in person. Wherever you are, you will experience the intellectual debate and excitement of classroom discussions. The plan also recognizes that your personal circumstances could change as the semester progresses. If they do, and you find that switching to online from in-person learning (or vice versa) is more beneficial, you’ll be able to do that. In addition, instead of taking your Torts, Civil Procedure, and Contracts courses throughout the 13-week semester, you’ll take one course at a time in concentrated four-week blocks, with a final exam at the end of each block. Your Legal Research and Writing course and your Legal Profession course will meet throughout the semester concurrently with the block courses. The block format reduces the extent of disruption in case there’s a surge in COVID–19 cases later in the semester. By condensing your doctrinal courses into three four-week blocks, there’s a much greater chance of completing the course (and an exam) if the entire school has to change quickly to online instruction during a surge.
The Law School has a proven record of success with teaching first-year subjects in a concentrated block. For more than a decade, students who took Torts or Criminal Law during our former Summer Start program reported that they enjoyed the opportunity to focus on only one subject and to spread out their exams. Our plan offers you a choice between in-person and online learning. We recognize that students will make individual decisions that comport with their needs and their learning styles. We believe that this innovative format will give you the flexibility you need to begin your legal education with confidence.
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THE FALL 2020 FIRST-YEAR SCHEDULE
Aug. 11–13
ORIENTATION: In person and online
Aug. 17– Sept. 10
TORTS §I Prof. Brown
Sept. 15
TORTS EXAMS
Sept. 21– Oct. 15
CIV. PRO. §I Prof. Geyh
Oct. 20
CIVIL PROCEDURE EXAMS
Oct. 26– Nov. 19
CONTRACTS §I Prof. Tomain
Nov. 24
CONTRACTS EXAMS
Weekly
LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING will be taught in person and accessible online. The final memo will be due 12/7.
Weekly
THE LEGAL PROFESSION: Reflective essay due 12/18.
Course taught in person
Course taught online
TORTS §II Prof. Gjerdingen
CIV. PRO. §II Prof. Janis
CONTRACTS §II TBD
TORTS §III Prof. Lubin
TORTS §IV Prof. Madeira
CIV. PRO. §III Prof. Quintanilla
CONTRACTS §III Prof. Mattioli
Indiana University has determined that the spring semester cannot convene in person until February 8, 2021. Accordingly, the Law School’s spring semester will begin online on Monday, January 4, 2021, with three sections of a concentrated four-week course in Property. The course will end on Thursday, January 28, with the exam on Tuesday, February 2. Remaining spring semester course information for an 11-week term will be distributed later this summer. All classes taught in person will be accessible remotely for those who subsequently become unable to attend.
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IMPORTANT DATES ORIENTATION STARTS AUG. 11; CLASSES START AUG. 17 Although the dates and times are current as of June 1, the pandemic could bring about changes as the summer progresses. Be assured that we will keep you informed of any alterations to the 2020–21 schedule.
Early to Mid-June
Confirm your living arrangements in Bloomington. Given the uncertainties about
public transportation and the difficulty of parking on campus, we recommend
that you live within walking or biking distance of the Law School if at all possible.
See the housing spreadsheet on the Class of 2023 Facebook page for some (but not
all) vacancies. It’s updated weekly.
Mid-June
Expect an email with a list of engaging and provocative books and movies about
law. This is not an assignment, but a way to keep you excited about the
journey ahead.
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Late July
Fall course information arrives. You will receive important information on
completing your registration for fall, including instructors and book lists. You will
also receive two cases to read for orientation.
Monday, August 10
International students who are able to obtain visas are required to arrive in
Bloomington for international student orientation.
Financial aid refunds should be available on or about August 10.
Tuesday, Wednesday,
Mandatory orientation. Do NOT make any other plans during orientation.
and Thursday, Aug. 11-13,
Orientation information, including a detailed agenda, what to bring, and when
9:00-5:00
to wear professional attire, will be posted and emailed this summer.
(Online alternatives will be arranged.)
Monday, August 17
Classes begin.
Tuesday, September 10
First semester fees are due.
YOUR LIFE AS A LAWYER STARTS NOW You are now part of a professional school, preparing you for the legal profession. Part of what brought you here is your professionalism and your understanding of the importance of maintaining a personal reputation for honesty and ethical conduct. While you’re here, you’ll learn a lot more about what it means to be a professional. Here are several important things to focus on: > Show up on time, fully prepared. > Be a good colleague — plan to share notes and work together. Your classmates will become your future colleagues. > Figure out an organizational system that works for you. Keep a good calendar, and stay abreast of deadlines. > Answer your email, particularly from faculty and staff on your IU email account. > Support your classmates. Let your practice group advisor or the Office of Student Affairs know if someone is
struggling. Your classmates deserve your support.
> Make it a habit to 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 Sunday afternoon, and check the digital sign
in the lobby all week for updates.
> Acquire professional attire if you don’t have some already. Even if you’re interviewing via Zoom or Skype, your
professionalism will be appreciated by potential employers. The Career Services Office is happy to help with low-
cost or no-cost professional attire. Please contact them with any questions.
> Be thoughtful about your use of social media and its effect on your reputation. Assume that everything about you
that appears online will be seen by the world, including by professors and potential employers.
> Conduct yourself responsibly, in school and outside it. Conduct in law school is crucial in assessing character and
fitness for the bar.
SUMMER CHECKLIST ✓ 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/admitted
(user name: welcome; password: indianalaw).
✓ 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 the Law School Admission Council. We need to receive it by the first day of classes.
✓ From the time you submitted your application until the start of class, you have a continuing obligation to
notify the Office of Admissions of any character and fitness issues that arise. Refer to the character and fitness
section of your application.
✓ Make sure that your laptop computer meets the school’s technology requirements. Go to law.indiana.edu/
technology for details. Be sure to check this page in mid-July for updated requirements.
✓ To meet your classmates, review housing options, and keep up with other news about the Class of 2023, ask to
join the Facebook group by searching for IU Maurer School of Law Class of 2023 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/
IUMaurer 2023).
✓ Read periodic emails with important information about registration, books, classes, and more. ✓ Be sure to update us (lawadmis@indiana.edu) with email or address changes. ✓ Do you need accommodations for study or exam-taking? Contact Disability Services for Students at 812 855 7578
(TDD: 812 855 7654). Then contact the Law School’s recorder, Alexis Lanham, at adlanham@indiana.edu.
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MEET YOUR 1L FACULTY
Prof. Kevin BROWN Torts
Prof. Dan COLE Property
Prof. Dan CONKLE Constitutional Law
Prof. Robert DOWNEY Legal Research and Writing
Prof. Laura DAGHE Legal Research and Writing
Prof. Charlie GEYH Civil Procedure
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Prof. Jessica EAGLIN Criminal Law
Prof. Charles GEYH Civil Procedure
Prof. Don GJERDINGEN Torts
Prof. Sophia GOODMAN Legal Research and Writing
Prof. Bill HENDERSON The Legal Profession II
Prof. Joe HOFFMANN Criminal Law
Prof. Mark JANIS Civil Procedure
Prof. Jay KRISHNAN Property, The Legal Profession II
Prof. Asaf LUBIN Torts
Prof. Jody MADEIRA Torts
Prof. Michael MATTIOLI Contracts
Dean Anne McFADDEN The Legal Profession I
Dean Donna NAGY The Legal Profession I
Prof. Victor QUINTANILLA Civil Procedure
Prof. Cindy REICHARD Legal Research and Writing
Provost Lauren ROBEL Constitutional Law
Prof. Steve SANDERS Constitutional Law
Prof. Jeff STAKE Property
Prof. Joe TOMAIN Contracts
Prof. Shana WALLACE The Legal Profession I & II 11
THE LAY OF THE LAND
The Maurer School of Law comprises Baier Hall (including the Jerome Hall Law Library), together with the Lewis Building, Henderson House, and the Arthur M. Lotz Office of Alumni and Development. These buildings anchor the southwest corner of the picturesque IU Bloomington campus and overlook several acres of woodland visible from the library’s five-story atrium.
BAIER HALL Named in 2015 to honor the generosity of Lowell E. Baier, ’64, Baier Hall is where you will attend most of your classes. Large lecture halls are located on the main floor; smaller seminar rooms are on the second floor, along with the dean’s office, faculty offices, the Office of Admissions, and the Office of Graduate Legal Studies and International Programs. Student Affairs, Career Services, student activities, and most law journal offices are located on the ground floor. Additional offices are on the third floor. 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 to web-based research sources and the more than seven million volumes in the university library system. 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. THE LEWIS BUILDING All clinics are housed in the Lewis Building, located across from Baier Hall at Fourth Street and Indiana Avenue. Client interview rooms and group work spaces are there, along with the offices of your legal research and writing instructors. HENDERSON HOUSE Two of the Law School’s research centers — the Center for Constitutional Democracy and the Center for Law, Society & Culture — are located in Henderson House at the southeast corner of Third and Henderson Streets. This building also includes seminar rooms for lectures and small classes. The school’s other research centers — the Center for Intellectual Property Research and the Milt and Judi Stewart Center on the Global Legal Profession — are housed in Baier Hall. THE ARTHUR M. LOTZ OFFICE OF ALUMNI AND DEVELOPMENT The 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 office is located across Third Street from Baier Hall, and honors Arthur M. Lotz, ’65, the school’s longtime assistant dean. JUDGE DAVID F. HAMILTON’S CHAMBERS The 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.
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YOUR GUIDE TO STUDENT SERVICES
For your convenience, Student Affairs and Career Services staff are available to meet with you via Zoom every day.
LEONARD D. FROMM OFFICE FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS (022) – Academic and personal support – Leadership and professional development
Lockers
– Academic advising
Lockers will not be available this fall,
– Student advocacy services
but you’ll be able to rent them once
– Diversity and inclusion
health guidelines make it safe to do
– Student organization information
so. Watch ILA for further information.
– Bar application support Recorder (022) – Registration and grade posting – Exams – Accommodations – Student records Financial Aid Office (022)
Bulletin boards and digital signs (ground floor, first floor)
– Assistance with federal financial aid programs and lenders,
Official announcements, including
class assignments, are posted in
scholarship and billing issues
– Financial counseling CAREER SERVICES OFFICE (020) – Individual career planning and values assessment – Job search strategies, assistance with application materials,
and mock interviews
– Networking events – Lending library – Skills and professional development training Admissions Office (224) Business Office (202) Dean’s Office (240) International Programs (220) Marketing and Communications (240D)
the glass-enclosed bulletin boards, electronically, and via the web. The recorder, Student Affairs, and the Career Services Office maintain bulletin boards on the ground floor and post resources and information on Canvas pages. Student organizations post information on ILA and on the boards on the ground floor. The digital sign on the first floor displays current events; digital signs in the library have additional information.
Event Coordinator (350) FACULTY OFFICES (2ND AND 3RD FLOORS, LEWIS BUILDING, AND HENDERSON HOUSE) Faculty administrative assistants (252, 334) (As with appointments in Student Affairs and Career Services, all faculty office hours will be conducted online.) Advocacy Board (011) Indiana Journal of Constitutional Design (Henderson House) Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies (016) Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality (203) Indiana Law Journal (009) IP Theory (304)
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LAW SCHOOL LIFE: THE 1L PRACTICE GROUP PROGRAM AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
THE 1L PRACTICE GROUP PROGRAM The 1L Practice Group Program divides the first-year class into groups of six to eight students who are assigned a Practice Group Advisor, an upper-class student who serves as an informal mentor for the year. The purpose of the program is to support students’ transition into law school by providing an academic, personal, and professional social network. It is the only program of its kind in legal education. The goal of the program is to ensure that new students find a sense of belonging and community at Indiana Law. Some of the time spent with the Practice Group is social (such as lunch with a professor); much of it, however, is geared to providing strategies for professional growth and developing academic skills for law school.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, LAW JOURNALS, AND PRO BONO PROJECTS Student organizations, five law journals, and pro bono projects offer you dozens of opportunities for engaging with the Indiana Law community. Get acquainted with the ones that speak to you by attending the virtual student organization fair at the beginning of the fall semester, and start building connections with others who share your interests. Access to Justice
IP Theory
Advocates for Life
Jewish Law Students Association
American Constitution Society
Labor and Employment Law Society
Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
Latinx Law Student Association
Black Law Student Association
LGBT Project
Business and Law Society
Middle Eastern Law Students Association
Christian Legal Society
Older and Wiser Law Students
Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Association
OUTlaw
Environmental Law Society
Outreach for Legal Literacy
Family Law Society
Phi Alpha Delta
Federalist Society
Phi Delta Phi
Feminist Law Forum
Protective Order Project
Health Law Society
Public Interest Law Foundation
If/When/How
Sherman Minton Executive Advocacy Board
Indiana Journal of Constitutional Design
Sports and Entertainment Law Society
Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality
Student Bar Association
Indiana Law Journal
Tax Law Society
Indianapolis Bar Association, Law Student Division
Tenant Assistance Project
Inmate Legal Assistance Project
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Intellectual Property Association
Will Preparation Project
International Law Society
Women’s Law Caucus
International Student Association
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LAW SCHOOL LIFE: STRIKING A BALANCE
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. Getting out and about, exercising, getting enough sleep, 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 HEALTH Student welfare is a top priority of Indiana University and the Law School. Comprehensive screening for the COVID–19 virus is available for any faculty, staff member, or student with symptoms, and testing is readily accessible through IU Health in Bloomington. For information, visit coronavirus.iu.edu. In addition, comprehensive student healthcare is provided by the Indiana University Health Center and is covered through payment of your student fees. Here are some resources available to you at no extra charge with your IU health fee. For more information, visit https://healthcenter.indiana.edu/index.shtml
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IU Health and Wellness
812 855 7338
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IU Health Center
812 855 4011
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IU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
812 855 5711
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Bias Incident Reporting
812 855 8187
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Disability Services for Students
812 855 7578
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Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and
812 856 6687
Victim Advocacy
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Graduate Mentoring Center
812 856 9379
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Center for Human Growth Counseling Services
812 856 8302
> Cultural Centers 812 856 5700
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Campus Safety (emergencies)
911 or 812 855 4111
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. Emergency call boxes are located throughout campus and connect directly to the IU Police Department. 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. Visit stopsexualviolence.iu.edu for more information.
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