Undergraduate Law - Welcome Week

10:00am-12:00pm  Academic Session 1: School of Law Welcome Session **Compulsory**

Taliesin Theatre, Taliesin Arts Centre

Join us for the official welcome to the School of Law, Swansea University. Meet the people who will support you throughout your degree, including the Head of School, some key members of academic staff, and current student representatives. This session is your opportunity to learn more about our vibrant law community and get some key information to get started as a Swansea University student.

12:00-2:00pm  Helpdesk - Query Drop-In

Richard Price Atrium

Have a question? Need some guidance? Our Welcome Week Helpdesk is here to help. Academic staff and students will be available if you want to drop by for a chat or have a question. We are here to support you.

12:00-1:00pm OR 1:00-2:00pm  Breakout Session 1: Welcome to the LLB and Programme Information Session  **Compulsory**

Richard Price Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Richard Price Building

In this session, your Programme Directors will guide you through the structure of your degree, explain how learning and teaching work at university, and introduce the assessments you'll encounter throughout your studies. By the end of the session, you'll have a clear understanding of what to expect in your first year and how to make the most of your time at Swansea.

12:00-1:00pm - Group 1

1:00-2:00pm - Groups 2

*You will be contacted individually via email to be assigned to a group for this session*

2:00-3:00pm  Trent Student Welcome (For Canadian students from Trent University only)

Richard Price Conference Room 007, Ground Floor, Richard Price Building

Welcome session for our students from Trent University, Canada on the 3 year LLB Law (JD Pathway).

2:00-3:00pm  Accelerated JD Pathway and Senior Status Student Welcome (For Accelerated JD Pathway and Senior Status students only)

Seminar Room G25, Ground Floor, Richard Price Building

Welcome session for our students on the 2-Year LLB Law (Accelerated JD Pathway) and 2-Year LLB Law - Senior Status programmes.

• 2-Year LLB Law (Accelerated JD Pathway)
• 2 Year LLB Law - Senior Status

10:00am-12:00pm  Academic Session 2: Academic Support, Student Experience, and Employability **Compulsory**

Grove Lecture Theatre, First Floor, Grove Building

In this session, you'll discover the wide range of support available to help you succeed academically, make the most of your student experience, and prepare for your future career. You'll learn how to access the help you need, get involved in university life, and start building the skills and experiences that will support your future ambitions

12:00-2:00pm  Helpdesk - Query Drop-In

Richard Price Atrium

Have a question? Need some guidance? Our Welcome Week Helpdesk is here to help. Academic staff and students will be available if you want to drop by for a chat or have a question. We are here to support you.

1:00-1:30pm  Joint-Honours Session for Law with Politics and Law with International Relations (Room 007, Ground Floor, James Callaghan Building) **Compulsory for Law with Politics and Law with International Relations students only**

Meet with Politics and International Relations Programme Director, Dr Bryn Wilcock, to get orientated with your second subject!

2:00-3:00pm OR 3:00-4:00pm Breakout Session 2: Thinking Like a Lawyer **Compulsory**

Experience your first law-style seminar through a series of interactive discussions and problem-solving activities. Working in small groups, you'll develop critical thinking, communication, and reasoning skills while gaining an insight into how law is taught and discussed at university.

2:00-3:00pm

10:00-11:00am  Welsh Speaker Welcome Session

Richard Price Conference Room 007, Ground Floor, Richard Price Building

A welcome and information session for all Law Welsh speaking students led by one of our Welsh-speaking academic staff. 

10:00am-12:00pm  Helpdesk - Query Drop-In

Richard Price Atrium

Have a question? Need some guidance? Our Welcome Week Helpdesk is here to help. Academic staff and students will be available if you want to drop by for a chat or have a question. We are here to support you.

11:00am-12:00pm  Year in Practice Session

Richard Price Conference Room 007, Ground Floor, Richard Price Building

A welcome and information session for all students on or interested in a Year in Practice programme.

12:00-2:00pm  Meet Your Personal Tutor and Your Team **Compulsory**

Lecture Room C, Third Floor, Fulton House

This is a chance to meet your personal tutor and to meet fellow students, learn about student societies, and discover how to get involved in activities beyond the classroom. This session is a great opportunity to start building your university community.