1. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu WELCOME STUDENTS!  LL.M. in American Law Class of 2012   Visiting Foreign Exchange Students   Special Visiting Students 

2. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BU Law: http://www.bu.edu/law/central/http://www.bu.edu/law/central/ –Announcements, Event Calendar Boston University: http://www.bu.edu/today/http://www.bu.edu/today/ –BU TODAY: BU’s Daily online newspaper –Check “What’s Up at BU” for calendar listings

4. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu COMPUTING For information on connecting to BUSL’s wireless network: http://www.bu.edu/tech/accounts/wirelesshttp://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, 17 th Floor

5. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu SEMESTER OVERVIEW Tuesday, September 6 th - First day of classes - Photos in Barrister’s Hall (LAW Tower, 1 st floor), 9AM to 1PM - All Research and Writing Seminars begin this week - Add/Drop period: September 6 th - 19 th Monday, October 10 th -Columbus Day: Classes Suspended Tuesday, October 11 th - Substitute Monday schedule of classes Wednesday, November 23 rd -Substitute Friday schedule of classes Thursday, November 24 th - Friday, November 27 th - Thanksgiving Break Thursday, December 8 th -Last day of classes

6. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu BOOKLISTS & PRELIMINARY ASSIGNMENTS Some (but not all) Professors post course materials, first class assignments and syllabi on Blackboard- http://blackboard.bu.edu. http://blackboard.bu.edu Textbooks - visit the BU Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Kenmore Square or online at http://bu.bncollege.com/.http://bu.bncollege.com/ Introduction to American Law- complete online course on Blackboard

8. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu HOW DOES ADD/DROP WORK? Add/Drop period: Tuesday, September 6 th through Monday, September 19 th. 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 19 th.

9. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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 equipment usage. Team sports opportunities are available! Visit the FitRec website, http://fitrec.bu.edu/http://fitrec.bu.edu/

13. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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/. 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. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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.eduechecka@bu.edu If you want to switch your section assignment for another reason….

15. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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 RESEARCH & WRITING SEMINARS

16. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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. http://lawlibraryguides.bu.edu/amlawsurvival Trainings: Arranged by R&W section  Supplemental Library RW Classes ALL sections attend together  Introduction to Legal Sources: September 9 th, 3: 15 PM, Room TBD Students sign up individually  LexisNexis Research Training  Westlaw Research Training  Library Orientation Tour

17. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu EVENTS Upcoming Events: Sept. 8 th All LL.M. Pub Night at Big City Sept. 16 th Red Sox Game vs. Tampa Bay Rays Sept. 19 th Red Sox Game vs. Baltimore Orioles Oct. 6 th JD/LL.M. Networking Lunch Oct. 12 th Lobster Dinner at the Summer Shack Oct. 21 st Guided Tour of the Museum of Fine Arts Nov. 11 th International Potluck Dinner

19. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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 19 th SGA/OGIP will send you the SGA Nomination Form

20. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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 specifiedhttp://www.nybarexam.org/Foreign/ForeignLegalEducationhtm 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. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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 5 th Read the rules and requirements at http://www.mass.gov/bbe.http://www.mass.gov/bbe –Click on Section “Foreign Educated Graduates”

24. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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. Office of Graduate and International Programs Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1534 Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617.353.5323 Fax: 617.358.2720 E-mail: gradint@bu.edugradint@bu.edu 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!