Residency Details
Legal Foundations is the first in-person residency and is required prior to starting online live class sessions. This intensive, five-day, 25-hour course provides an introduction to the legal system of the United States and an introduction to the study of law. By the end of this week, you will understand the structure of the US government and legal system and its provisions, laws, statutes, and agencies. You will know the basic structure of the court systems and understand study methods and skills utilized in law school. This week also includes meeting and networking with your new classmates along with the staff, faculty, and alumni of Syracuse Law. You will be officially welcomed into the Syracuse Law community along with the On-Campus J.D. incoming class!
If you are unable to make this residency in person, due to our ABA guidelines, you will be asked to re-apply the following year.
Date/Time
August 11-15, 2025
You will arrive in Syracuse on Sunday evening and depart Friday afternoon. We set up blocks of hotels nearby. Many of your meals and all program events will be covered by your residency fee. Hotel and airfare are not included.
Tentative Legal Foundations Schedule
| Dates | Events | Time | Location |
| Sunday, August 10, 2025 | Check-In, Welcome Reception & Building/Campus Tours | 4-7 p.m. | Dineen Hall Levy Atrium |
| Monday, August 11, 2025 | Breakfast & Late Check-In | 7-9 a.m. | Dineen Hall Levy Atrium |
| Class | 9 a.m. – noon | Room 350/352/340 | |
| Lunch Break | noon – 1:30 p.m. | ||
| Class | 1:30-5 p.m. | Room 350/352/340 | |
| Dean’s Dinner | 5-9 p.m. | Drumlins, transportation provided | |
| Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Breakfast | 7-9 a.m. | Dineen Hall Levy Atrium |
| Class | 9 a.m.-noon | Room 350/352/340 | |
| Lunch Break | noon-1:30 p.m. | ||
| Class | 1:30-5 p.m. | Room 350/352/340 | |
| Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | Breakfast | 7-9 a.m. | Dineen Hall Levy Atrium |
| Class | 9 a.m.-noon | Room 350/352/340 | |
| Lunch Break | noon-1:30 p.m. | ||
| Class | 1:30-5 p.m. | Room 350/352/340 | |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 | Breakfast/Headshots (Bring your SUID) | 7-9 a.m. | Dineen Hall Levy Atrium |
| Class | 9 a.m.-noon | Room 350/352/340 | |
| Lunch | noon-1:30 p.m. | Dineen Hall Levy Atrium | |
| Class & Convocation | 1:30-5 p.m. | Melanie Gray Courtroom | |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | Breakfast | 7-9 a.m. | Dineen Hall Levy Atrium |
| Class | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Room 350/352/340 | |
| Lunch/Program End | 1 p.m. | Dineen Hall Levy Atrium |
Hotel and Transportation Information Contact Us with Additional Questions
Information for Residencies 2 through 6
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