Student Information and Services
BARRISTERS' ORIENTATION
Students begin law school with a four day new-student orientation program known as Barristers' Orientation. During Barristers' Orientation, students meet the faculty and their fellow classmates, and attend sessions designed to introduce them to the basic skills required for success in the study of law. Among the subjects addressed are how to read and brief a case and how to prepare for the Socratic method utilized in the classroom.
DRESS CODE
The School of Law requires its students to maintain a neat, well-groomed, professional appearance.
A. Attire for Women
Acceptable attire for female students will be conservatively fitting blouses, sweaters and jackets with skirts, full-length dress slacks or khaki-style pants, or dresses, and dress sandals or shoes. The length of skirts may be long or appropriately at (or just above) the knees. Skirt slits must be conservative, and midriffs may not be exposed.
B. Attire for Men
Acceptable attire for male students will be sport coats (optional), collared or button-down shirts, sweaters/vests, ties (optional), with khaki-style pants, and oxfords or loafer-style shoes.
C. General Guidelines for all Students
The following items are considered inappropriate attire for all students:
- T-shirts; frayed or faded collared shirts; sleeveless tops; halter tops; sweatshirts
- Leggings; stretch pants; Capri pants; pants that are frayed, have holes, or are faded
- Denim (pants or shirts)
- Birkenstock-type or thong-style sandals, athletic or hiking shoes
- Hats or caps
The exhibition of “non-traditional” jewelry (i.e., wearing of earrings by male students, nose or belly-button piercing by any student) is unacceptable. Tattoos will be covered. Facial hair should be neat and closely trimmed. Hairstyles will be in an appropriate fashion for a professional look.
D. After-Hours and Weekend Dress Code
Casual dress will be permitted in the law school after 5:30 pm on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Casual dress shall include neat pants, jeans, shirts, and wind suits. Casual shoes and tennis shoes are acceptable. Hats, caps, shorts, and sandals are not acceptable.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Students seeking accommodations for disabilities must apply in writing, detailing the nature of the disability and accommodations requested. For information, please view the Liberty University School of Law Student Handbook.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
All students must register their motor vehicles with the Liberty University Police Department, and display a valid parking permit on their vehicles. The type of parking permit indicates areas in which a vehicle may be parked. The City of Lynchburg offers public bus transportation, with a stop just outside the main entrance to campus. Public bus schedules are available in the Office of Student Affairs.
DINING SERVICES
Various dining options are available at numerous locations on the main campus, and in Campus North where the School of Law is located. Resident and commuter meal plans are available. More information can be found at www.libertydining.com, in the LU Dining brochure available in the Office of Student Affairs, and in the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Liberty University School of Law offers health insurance coverage to students and their families through the American Bar Association's Law School Division. You may obtain information about the available insurance plans and apply for coverage by visiting the American Bar Association's Law School Division online at www.abanet.org/lsd/home.html. Information regarding the types of coverage available and applicable premiums can also be obtained by emailing the Director of Student Affairs at dsnisakowki@liberty.edu.
MAILBOXES
Student mailboxes are assigned in August during orientation and lockers are available for assignment. Each enrolled student will have a mailbox in the student café.
PUBLIC SAFETY
The Liberty University Police Department (LUPD) provides 24-hour patrol protection of police, security, and emergency medical services to the campus, parking lots, residence halls, and other properties owned or controlled by the University.
