Admitted Student Open House 2013
Be our Guest at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law Open House! This full-day event is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about what Pitt Law has to offer from faculty, alumni, administrators, and current students. We look forward to welcoming you to Pitt Law!
Please be sure to RSVP online by March 15, 2013.
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Hotel
There are a variety of local hotels in close vicinity to Pitt Law. For those interested in booking a hotel room at a reduced rate for the night of March 21st, please contact the Sales and Catering Office of the Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center at 412-682-6200 extension 6131. When you make your reservation please indicate you will be attending the Pitt Law Open House. Rooms at a discounted rate will be on a first come first serve basis.
Parking
Pitt Law is proud to offer discounted parking at Soldiers and Sailors Parking Garage located a few short blocks from the Law School. Just bring your parking ticket to the Open House Registration table to have it validated.
Schedule of Events:
9:00am - 10:00am
Registration - Main Lobby, First Floor
Continental Breakfast - Ground Floor
Mix and Mingle - Enjoy our newly renovated student lounge while you meet faculty, current students, and administration from Pitt Law.
10:00am - 10:15am
Welcoming Remarks - Teplitz Moot Court Room, Ground Floor
Director of Admissions, Allie Linsenmeyer
Assistant Dean for Admissions, Charmaine McCall
Dean, William M. Carter, Jr.
10:15am - 11:15am
Sample A Class – Teplitz Moot Court Room, Ground Floor
Professor David Harris, Professor of Law
Experience a Pitt Law class and see a Pitt Law Professor in action!
11:15am - 12:15pm
Opportunities at Pitt Law – Teplitz Moot Court Room, Ground Floor
Learn more about options at Pitt Law including our specialty areas, joint degree programs, clinical offerings, and work experience opportunities.
12:15pm - 12:30pm
Depart for the William Pitt Union
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch
William Pitt Union, Ballroom
Enjoy a bite to eat while you chat with our faculty, current students, and administration.
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Barco Law Buidling Tour – Depart from the William Pitt Union Ballroom
Take advantage of this opportunity to see the Barco Law building. Explore the Barco Law Building with one of our current students as they share their experience with you.
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Financing a Legal Education - Teplitz Moot Court Room, Ground Floor
Director of Financial Aid, Meme Jeffries
Learn about your options to cover the cost of law school.
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Student Panel - Teplitz Moot Court Room, Ground Floor
In this session, learn more about Pitt Law from current students as they share with you their thoughts and experiences on topics such as first year, exams, summer internships and more! Come prepared with questions!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Campus Tour - Optional tour of the University of Pittsburgh campus
This is an opportunity to see the Pitt community outside of the law school. Our tour guide will point out other areas outside of the law school that students should take advantage of as a Pitt student.
