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1. WELCOME STUDENTS!

    LL.M. in American Law Class of 2012  Visiting Foreign Exchange Students  Special Visiting Students 
2. OGIP COMMUNICATIONS Friday Reminders: - Sent weekly via e-mail to your BU email account Check your BU e-mail often, at least once daily!! LL.M. Central Website- Announcements/Events section all announcements, events, and Friday Reminders posted here Profile Book- Read about your classmates and introduce yourself!
3. OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BU Law: http://www.bu.edu/law/central/ Announcements, Event Calendar Boston University: http://www.bu.edu/today/ BU TODAY: BU’s Daily online newspaper Check “What’s Up at BU” for calendar listings
4. COMPUTING For information on connecting to BUSL’s wireless network: http://www.bu.edu/tech/accounts/wireless Click on link “BU (802.1x)” and on the next page click on link “Use BU (801.1x)” Need BU login and Kerberos password Click on the operating system you use and follow the instructions Need Help? Systems & Technology Office, 17th Floor
5. SEMESTER OVERVIEW Tuesday, September 6th- First day of classes- Photos in Barrister’s Hall (LAW Tower, 1st floor), 9AM to 1PM- All Research and Writing Seminars begin this week- Add/Drop period: September 6th - 19th Monday, October 10th-Columbus Day: Classes Suspended Tuesday, October 11th- Substitute Monday schedule of classes Wednesday, November 23rd-Substitute Friday schedule of classes Thursday, November 24th- Friday, November 27th - Thanksgiving Break Thursday, December 8th -Last day of classes
6. THE STUDENTLINK http://www.bu.edu/studentlink Academics Course Schedule, Room Numbers, Grades Money Matters Student Account Information Personal Compliance, Address, FitRec, Motor Vehicle Acknowledgement Basics Bookstore, Campus Map
7. BOOKLISTS & PRELIMINARY ASSIGNMENTS Some (but not all) Professors post course materials, first class assignments and syllabi on Blackboard- http://blackboard.bu.edu. Textbooks - visit the BU Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Kenmore Square or online at http://bu.bncollege.com/. Introduction to American Law- complete online course on Blackboard
8. HOW DOES ADD/DROP WORK? Add/Drop period: Tuesday, September 6th through Monday, September 19th. Attend ALL classes you may be interested in taking; you are responsible for ALL assignments and readings during Add/Drop. You must attend the first class meeting for all seminars -- and sign the attendance sheet -- due to enrollment limits. Add/Drop forms are available at OGIP Permission to add a course is granted on a space available basis and Dean Riccardi must approve of all course selection changes. Make all final changes to your schedule by Monday, September 19th.
9. AUDITING You attend each class but do not take exams or receive grades. Classes may be audited either formally or informally Formally: class will appear on your transcript as AUD (audit). Informally: class will not appear on your transcript. All audited credits count towards the 18 credit/semester limit. Audited credits do NOT count toward the 24 credits required for the LL.M. degree. Both formal & informal audits require the professor’s consent. If you want to audit a course, ask him or her to sign the Audit form.
10. CROSS REGISTRATION LL.M. and Exchange Students may take classes at Boston University outside the School of Law. Class must be level 500 or above to receive law credit Credit towards the LL.M. degree is limited to 3 credits per course 1 course per semester, unless otherwise permitted by the Director Up to 6 credits for the entire year Grades received for non-LAW classes are recorded on the student's transcript but are not included in the student's average
11. CROSS REGISTRATION To register for a course outside the law school: Obtain the “Cross Registration Form,” which is available at the OGIP or online at the University Registrar’s website. Meet with Dean Riccardi and ask him to sign the form. Take the form to the University Registrar’s Office (881 Commonwealth Ave) for a signature Take the form to the Registrar’s Office at the school where you want to enroll (host school) for a signature Submit copies of the signed form to the BU Registrar and the host school Follow any school-specific steps (contact Jenna or Erin for details)
12. PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES Important Tips:  Physical Education courses count towards the 18 credit limit (per semester).  All physical education courses should be audited, not taken for credit.  Supplemental fees may apply for equipmentusage. Team sports opportunities are available! Visit the FitRec website, http://fitrec.bu.edu/
13. PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES Physical Education Classes are called PDP classes More than one hundred 0.5 to 2.0 credit courses are available View available classes and details at http://www.bu.edu/fitrec/programs/pe/. To register Get a PDP add form (available in the OGIP) Get the instructor to sign it Submit it to the University Registrar’s Office at 881 Commonwealth Avenue
14. RESEARCH & WRITING SEMINARS Section assignments are in your Orientation folder! First week schedule changes- Section 1 and Section 6 You may switch section assignments only if you have a course conflict. E-mail Erin Checka if a change is needed, echecka@bu.edu If you want to switch your section assignment for another reason….
15. RESEARCH & WRITING SEMINARS Room Numbers Section 1: 1470B Section 2: 920 B Section 3: 820 Section 4: 832 Section 5: 870 Section 6: 920B Section 7: 1470B Section 8: 1470B
16. REQUIRED TRAININGS All new students are required to attend a mandatory library tour and LexisNexis and Westlaw research trainings. You must sign up for these trainings at http://lawlibraryguides.bu.edu/amlawsurvival. Trainings:Arranged by R&W section  Supplemental Library RW Classes ALL sections attend together Introduction to Legal Sources:September 9th, 3: 15 PM, Room TBD Students sign up individually  LexisNexis Research Training  Westlaw Research Training  Library Orientation Tour
17. EXAMSOFT Students may take exams on laptops. Examsoft must first be loaded onto your computer. Deadlines will apply to become registered and approved to use your laptop - - we will keep you informed!
18. EVENTS Upcoming Events:Sept. 8thAll LL.M. Pub Night at Big CitySept. 16thRed Sox Game vs. Tampa Bay Rays Sept. 19thRed Sox Game vs. Baltimore Orioles Oct. 6th JD/LL.M. Networking Lunch Oct. 12thLobster Dinner at the Summer Shack Oct. 21st Guided Tour of the Museum of Fine Arts Nov. 11thInternational Potluck Dinner
19. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION One LL.M. representative to be elected to SGA. In past, Rep has come from American Law Program. Other programs are represented by American Law Rep and can share concerns with that person. Election Date: Monday, September 19th SGA/OGIP will send you the SGA Nomination Form
20. BENEFITS OF YOUR STUDENT ID Free or discounted admission to: Events on Campus Museum of Fine Arts Institute of Contemporary Art Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum Boston Symphony Orchestra – College Card Boston Ballet Handel & Hayden Society Huntington Theatre Company
21. BAR EXAM INFORMATION Each of the 50 states has its own criteria and procedures for admitting lawyers to practice Graduates of foreign law schools are often eligible for the following bar exams: California Washington D.C. Massachusetts New York Because requirements frequently change, seek information from the board of bar examiners of the state in which you wish to take the exam.
22. NY BAR EXAM Must request an evaluation of eligibility to take the Bar Exam To do so, complete the online foreign evaluation form (http://www.nybarexam.org/Foreign/ForeignLegalEducationhtm) and submit the supporting documentation specified Timing: for the July 2012 exam, the Board of Law Examiners instructs applicants to submit the request on or before April 2011 MPRE- must pass to be admitted to Bar but don’t need to take it before the bar exam. Test Dates: Nov. 5, 2011; March 17, 2012, August 10, 2012.
23. MA BAR EXAM To be eligible, must be admitted to the Bar in foreign country Different LL.M. course requirements for graduates of law schools with common-law and civil-law traditions Common Law: Need 15 credit hours in specified subject categories; must take Con Law, Prof Responsibility Civil Law: Need Con Law, Prof Responsibility and at least 1 course from 3 other specified subject categories Must request an evaluation of eligibility to take the Bar Exam Timing: requests must be made at least 4 months prior to applying to sit for the MA Bar Exam. For the July 2011 exam, applications were due by May 5th Read the rules and requirements at http://www.mass.gov/bbe. Click on Section “Foreign Educated Graduates”
24. BAR EXAM INFORMATION Memos & FAQs about the NY and MA Bar Exams are available on the American Law Central website: http://www.bu.edu/law/central/llm/graduate/american/bar The OGIP is here to assist you, but it is your responsibility to read and understand bar exam rules, requirements and application procedures.
25. ACCESS THIS PRESENTATION On the web at: http://www.bu.edu/law/central/llm/graduate/american Copies of the presentation will be available in the OGIP on Monday
26. THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE & INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (OGIP) The OGIP is your resource: we are here to assist you so please do not hesitate to come and see us! Best wishes for an exciting fall semester!