Dean's Fellows

The Law School's Dean's Fellow Program aims to alleviate anxiety associated with the law school experience and help every student achieve success at the Law School. Twelve second- and third-year students are selected each year to help guide an assigned group of approximately 18 first-year students through the first year. The Dean's Fellows work with the Dean of Students Office on programming related to preparing for class, the classroom experience, exam preparation, and other related topics.

The Dean's Fellow Program is designed to be a resource for each first-year student. In addition to academic skills sessions, Dean's Fellows host individual meetings and social events for 1Ls.

Group Workshops: The Dean's Fellow work with DOS to participate in a series of workshops to first-year students designed to assist them in adjusting to law school. Typical workshops include the following:

• a session during Orientation on preparing for class
• a session on preparing for exams
• a faculty panel discussion on preparing for and taking law school exams
• a panel presentation on learning from grades

Individual meetings: Students can use office hours discuss concerns related to preparing for classes, understanding their grades, and preparing for exams, as well as general questions about the Law School.

Informal mentoring: The Dean's Fellows attend Law School and 1L community events to make themselves available for informal conversations and mentoring.

Office Hours:  Dean's Fellows will be available to meet in room 435 during office hours.

Each Dean's Fellow will publicize their office hours for their assigned group.