Important Dates & Deadlines

Summer 2023-2024 
Task Deadline
Speaker approval form opens Wednesday, June 28, 2023
LSA funding application opens Monday, June 13, 2023
LSA funding applications due Saturday, July 22, 2023, 11:59 PM
Firm fundraising proposals due Saturday, July 22, 2023, 11:59 PM
“No Event” dates are released Friday, July 28, 2023
LSA funding decisions announced By Tuesday, August 15, 2023
EMS opens for room reservations Friday, August 25, 2023
Last day to request the Green Lounge Thursday, August 31, 2023
Autumn 2023-2024 
Task Date
First day for LSSO Off-Campus events                      Friday, September 22, 2023
First day for LSSO Non-Standard events        Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Student Org Fair Thursday, September 28, 2023
First day for LSSO Lunch Talks Monday, October 2, 2023
Spring 2023-2024 
Task Deadline
Recommended timeline for LSSO board elections Tuesday, April 2 - Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Last day to request approval for an event Sunday, April 7, 2024
Last day to request speaker approval Sunday, April 7, 2024
Last day to re-register LSSO Friday, April 19, 2024, 5:00 PM 
Last day to submit incoming board info to DOS Friday, April 19, 2023
Last day for the Law School to make a purchase on behalf of an LSSO Friday, April 26, 2024, 5:00 PM
Last day to host an LSSO event Sunday, April 28, 2024
Last day for LSA to notify LSSOs of registration status Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Last day to submit student reimbursements Friday, May 3, 2024, 5:00 PM
End-of-Year Budget Summary submission date Friday, May 10, 2024
End-of-Year LSSO Programming Summary submission date Friday, May 10, 2024

No Event Dates

The following dates are not available for LSSO or other student programming during the lunch hour (12:15 - 1:20 PM) in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Event Date
First day for Off-Campus Events Friday, September 22, 2023
No lunch talks during Week 1 (First day of lunch talks start on Mon, 10/02) 9/26 - 9/29 
First day for Non-Standard Events Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Stout Lecture Monday, October 9, 2023 
Family Friday Friday, October 20, 2023
Levi Visiting Jurist: The Hon. Toby J. Heytens Thursday, November 09, 2023
DOS & LSA Town Hall Tuesday, November 14, 2023
OCS Clerkship Committee Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Schwartz Lecture: SG Elizabeth Preloger Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Coase Lecture Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Dewey Lecture Wednesday, February 7, 2024
DOS & LSA Town Hall Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Day in the Life (DITL) Monday, March 25, 2024
LSA Presidential Debate Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Day in the Life (DITL) Friday, April 5, 2024
Day in the Life (DITL) Monday, April 15, 2024
Moot Court Finals Lunch Talk Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Last day for LSSO events Sunday, April 28, 2024
Levi Visiting Jurist: The Hon. Myrna Pèrez Monday, April  29, 2024
DOS & LSA Town Hall Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Pro Bono Recognition Ceremony Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Fulton Lecture Tuesday, May 7, 2024

The following dates are also not available for LSSO or other student programming during the afternoon or evening.

Event Date
Welcome BBQ & LSSO Org Fair, Wine Mess Thursday, September 28, 2023
Party of the First Part Friday, October 27, 2023
Midway Dinner Thursday, February 1, 2024
CLF Auction Thursday, February 15, 2024
Parson's Dinner Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Day in the Life (DITL) Monday, March 25, 2024
Firmwise Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Day in the Life (DITL) Friday, April 5, 2024
Day in the Life (DITL) Monday, April 15, 2024
Moot Court Finals Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Barristers Ball Saturday, April 27, 2024 

Limited Event Dates

The following list contains significant Law School Programs. While these are not "No Event" dates, we encourage LSSOs to take them into consideration when planning their programs. Programs that all 1Ls should attend are indicated in bold. Please note that fewer rooms are available for LSSOs to reserve on these dates. 

Event Date
OCS: International Immersion Program Info Session Monday, October 2, 2023
OCS: 1L Job Search Interview Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Chicago's Best Ideas Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Peer Advisor Program: Exam Panel Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Peer Advisor Program: Exam FAQs Wednesday, November 29, 2023
OCS: International Human Rights Summer Internship Session Thursday, November 30, 2023
Exam4 Session - For 1Ls Friday, December 1, 2023
Peer Advisor Program: Autumn Grades Wednesday, January 10, 2024
1l Advising Session: Spring Quarter Registration Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Chicago's Best Ideas Friday, February 6, 2024 
Peer Advisor Program: Selecting Spring Courses Thursday, February 8, 2024
Moot Court Semi-Finals Wednesday, February 14, 2024
1L ABA Required Program  Wednesday, March 20, 2024
LSSO Transition Meeting for Presidents & Treasurers Thursday, March 21, 2024
OCS: Planning Your 2L Summer Job Search Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Class Gif Campaign Kick-Off (evening) Thursday, April 4, 2024

Programs and Required Trainings for LSSOs

Event Date
LSSO Presidents& Event Coordinators Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2023
LSSO Presidents & Treasurers Meeting Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Title IX Training for Student Leaders (Presidents, Vice Presidents, Treasurers, and Event Coordinators) Tuesday, October 3, 2023
LSSO Law Connect Training for Communication Managers and Event Coordinators  Wed, October 4, 2023 
LSSO Transition Planning for Presidents & Treasurers Thursday, March 21, 2024

The following Spring Quarter programs are for incoming new LSSO leaders as part of the annual LSSO leadership transition.

Event Date
LSSO Transition Meeting Part I: To-Dos & Event Planning for incoming Presidents and Event Coordinators Thursday, May 2, 2024 
LSSO Transition Meeting Part II: Budgets & Fundraising for incoming Presidents and Treasurers Monday, May 6, 2024