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CLASS OF 2022 PREVIEW
IMPORTANT DATES
YOUR FIRST YEAR: WHAT TO EXPECT, WHEN
PREPARING FOR DAY ONE: FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW
THE LAY OF THE LAND
MEET YOUR 1L FACULTY
LAW SCHOOL LIFE
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DEAR STUDENTS:
In just a few weeks, you’ll be joining us here in Bloomington to become a member of our Law School community. Your admission into our program speaks to our confidence in your success. This guide is designed to provide information and insights that will let 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. With our support, you’ll 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 universities. We are honored to have you as a member of our Class of 2022, and remain committed to making your law school experience the best it can possibly be. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Greg Canada
Aviva Orenstein
Assistant Dean, Admissions
Associate Dean of Students and Professor of Law
Anne Newton McFadden Assistant Dean, Career Services
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. 3
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. If you visited the Law School earlier this year, you will notice several changes when you arrive in August. We have replaced all the wood floors and carpet, and Baier Hall has a new and refreshed look. I hope you like it. 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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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 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. 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. You’ll need it for our last day of orientation and
throughout law school. Career Services is happy to help with low-cost or no-cost attire information. Please
contact them with any questions.
> Manage your online reputation. Assume that everything about you that appears online will be seen by the world,
including professors and potential employers.
> Conduct yourself responsibly, in school and outside it. Conduct in law school is very significant 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.
✓ To meet your classmates, review housing options, and keep up with other news about the Class of 2022, ask to
join the Facebook group by searching for IU Maurer School of Law Class of 2022 at facebook.com/groups/IUMaurer
2022. ✓ 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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IMPORTANT DATES Be sure to put these dates on your calendar, as they mark the crucial beginning points of your first year. As always, email us at lawadmis@indiana.edu if we can be of assistance.
May-Early June
Confirm your living arrangements in Bloomington. See the housing spreadsheet
on the Class of 2022 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.
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.
Wednesday, August 14
International students are required to arrive in Bloomington for international
student orientation.
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Financial aid refunds should be available on or about August 14.
Thursday, Friday, Monday,
Mandatory orientation — Moot Court Room, 9:00–5:00 Thursday and Friday;
August 15, 16, 19
10:00–2:30 Monday. Do NOT make any other plans during orientation.
Orientation information, including a detailed agenda, what to bring, and which
day professional attire is required, will be posted and emailed this summer.
Tuesday, August 20
Classes begin.
Thursday, August 22
Welcome picnic, Bryan Park, noon (Baier Hall patio in case of rain). Meet other
members of the Law School community, including peers, faculty, and staff.
Tuesday, September 10
First semester fees are due.
YOUR FIRST YEAR: WHAT TO EXPECT, WHEN
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 expect over the course of your first year at Indiana Law. AUG.
4th, Moved in, unpacked and settling in // 15th, 16th, 19th Orientation (mandatory) —
22nd, 1L welcome picnic // 26th, Student organization fair
SEP.
2nd, Labor Day — no classes // Early Sep., Student Affairs academic workshops:
Consider being a Moot Court bailiff — watch ILA for details // IU Football — Go Hoosiers!
OCT.
1st, Career Services Office (CSO) individual counseling begins // 13th–18th, Fall break
— no classes // CSO career exploration trips to Chicago and Indianapolis //
// Mid-Oct., Student Affairs academic workshops: note-taking and exams //
CSO sessions on résumé and cover letter writing, job search strategies, networking,
and interviewing — all part of the 1L class on the legal profession //
Enjoy outdoor Indiana in the fall
NOV.
Early- mid-Nov., Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition // Black Law Students
Association Gong Show // Mid-Nov., Student Affairs academic workshops:
exam prep // CSO workshop on 1L job application process // 26th, Classes end //
27th-29th, Thanksgiving break
DEC.
2nd-4th, Reading days: no classes // 5th-20th, Exams // 21st, Winter break begins //
Late Dec., Rest. Relax. Refuel. // Apply for summer jobs
JAN.
15th, Spring semester begins // 20th, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — no classes //
Late Jan., Student Affairs academic workshops: first semester/exam debriefing
FEB.
Practice Groups explore campus and community resources // Many student events
take place this month and in March, including Singing for Summer Salaries, Bollywood
Night, Women’s Law Caucus Auction, Raphael M. Prevot, Jr. Barrister’s Ball, and
Latin Night
MAR.
16th-20th, Spring break // Spring break career exploration trips with CSO //
Late Mar., Academic advising sessions and one-on-one meetings with Student Affairs
meet your practice group advisor (PGA) // 20th, Fall semester begins //
preparing for class // Read Indiana Law Annotated; attend endowed lectures //
THE 1L CURRICULUM Fall semester Civil Procedure Contracts Torts The Legal Profession I Legal Research and Writing Spring semester Constitutional Law Criminal Law Property The Legal Profession II Legal Research and Writing
APR.
Early Apr., Fall registration // 22nd, Classes end // 23rd-24th, Reading days — no
classes // 27th, Exams begin
MAY
8th, Exams end; 1L journal writing competition begins // 9th, Law School
commencement // Mid-May, CSO career exploration trip to Indianapolis
Congratulations! You are now a 2L at Indiana 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 on campus a few days or even a week before classes
begin. 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. But it’s
> Office of Student Affairs 812 855 4809 lawosa@indiana.edu
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. Say hello to the staff in the Career Services Office, even before your official job search begins. Lean on those around you 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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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 spend most of your time in law school. 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 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 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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MEET YOUR 1L FACULTY
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Prof. Kevin BROWN Torts
Prof. Laura DAGHE Legal Research and Writing
Prof. Robert DOWNEY Legal Research and Writing
Prof. Pamela FOOHEY Contracts
Prof. Charlie 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. Dawn JOHNSEN Constitutional Law
Prof. Jay KRISHNAN Property The Legal Profession II
Prof. Jody MADEIRA Torts
Prof. Mike MATTIOLI Contracts
Prof. Anne McFADDEN The Legal Profession I
Prof. Christiana OCHOA The Legal Profession I
Prof. Cindy REICHARD Legal Research and Writing
Prof. Steve SANDERS Constitutional Law
Prof. Ryan SCOTT Criminal Law
Prof. Jeff STAKE Property
Prof. Joe TOMAIN Contracts
Prof. Shana WALLACE The Legal Profession I & II
Prof. David WILLIAMS Constitutional Law 11
YOUR GUIDE TO STUDENT SERVICES
For your convenience, Student Affairs, Career Services, and the Dean’s Office are open all day, including during the lunch hour.
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS (022) – Academic and personal support
Mail slots (ground floor)
– Leadership and professional development
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.
– Academic counseling – Student advocacy services – Diversity and inclusion – Student organization information – Bar application support Recorder (022) – Registration and grade posting – Exams – Accommodations – Student records Financial Aid Office (022) – Assistance with federal financial aid programs and lenders,
scholarship and billing issues
CAREER SERVICES OFFICE (020)
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 next to the lounge.
– 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)
Lockers (ground floor) You’ll be able to rent locker space during your time here. Information will be provided at orientation.
Business Office (202) Dean’s Office (240) International Programs (220) Marketing and Communications (240D) Event Coordinator (350) FACULTY OFFICES (2ND AND 3RD FLOORS, LEWIS BUILDING, AND HENDERSON HOUSE) Faculty administrative assistants (252, 334) 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) Student organizations share office space on the ground floor. 12
Bulletin boards and digital signs (ground floor, first floor) Official announcements, including class assignments, are posted in 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 student organizations post on the boards across from the student lounge. The digital sign on the first floor displays current events; digital signs in the library and in CSO have additional information.
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 five to seven 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 More than 40 organizations, including five 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
International Law Society
Advocacy Board
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
Older and Wiser Law Students
Christian Legal Society
OUTlaw
Cybersecurity Law Association
Outreach for Legal Literacy
Environmental Law Society
Phi Alpha Delta
Family Law Society
Phi Delta Phi
Federalist Society
Pro Bono Immigration Project
Feminist Law Forum
Protective Order Project
Health Law Society
Public Interest Law Foundation
If/When/How
Sports and Entertainment Law Society
Indiana Journal of Constitutional Design
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
Student Bar Association
Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality
Tax Law Society
Indiana Law Journal
Tenant Assistance Project
Indianapolis Bar Association, Law Student Division
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Inmate Legal Assistance Project
Will Preparation Project
Intellectual Property Association
Women’s Law Caucus
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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, along with Indiana University’s legendary Big Ten athletics and Little 500 bicycle race. Your 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. 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 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:
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IU Health and Wellness
http://go.iu.edu/1VSe 812 855 7338
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IU Health Center
http://go.iu.edu/1Av5 812 855 4011
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IU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
http://go.iu.edu/1Av6 812 855 5711
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Bias Incident Reporting
http://go.iu.edu/1VSf 812 855 8187
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Disability Services for Students
http://go.iu.edu/21uu 812 855 7578
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Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and
http://go.iu.edu/21ut 812 856 6687
Victim Advocacy
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Graduate Mentoring Center
http://go.iu.edu/1Av8 812 856 9379
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Center for Human Growth Counseling Services
http://go.iu.edu/1Ava 812 856 8302
> Cultural Centers http://go.iu.edu/1Avb 812 856 5700
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Campus Safety (emergencies)
http://go.iu.edu/1Avc 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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LAW SCHOOL LIFE: BEYOND BAIER HALL
THE LIVING IS EASY Many law students choose to live just south and southwest of Baier Hall in an apartment or house. Other options: downtown Bloomington, the areas around College Mall, and the east side of town. Wherever you live, you’ll find the campus easily accessible. Our Life in Bloomington web page has information about housing (law.indiana.edu/bloomington), as does the Graduate and Professional Student Government section of the IU website (indiana.edu/~gpso/). Bloomington has all the major grocery and retail chains, along with smaller organic and farm-totable 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.
A FEAST FOR FOODIES Locally owned restaurants abound here, 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, having 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.
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 Bloomington’s places of worship are as diverse as their congregations and followers. Find worship and fellowship opportunities nearby, whatever your faith.
BIG TEN SPORTS, ALL YEAR LONG Bloomington combines Big Ten college athletics with one of the nation’s top recreational-sports programs. 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 IU.
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. Craig Bisacre/Indiana Athletics
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 offers a constant calendar of performances. The Indiana Memorial Union features bowling, movies, and concerts. And our own Live from Baier Hall series presents free noontime performances by students from the Jacobs School of Music. Law students have access to two on-campus recreation facilities as part of their student fees.
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