Foundations Week 2024
Summer Book Club
Book Club Session 1
Discussion Wednesday, July 10, 5:00 PM
Discussion Wednesday, July 10, 5:00 PM
Book Club Session 2
Discussion Saturday, July 13, 12:00 PM
Discussion Saturday, July 13, 12:00 PM
Book Club Session 3
Discussion Thursday, July 25, 5:00 PM
Discussion Thursday, July 25, 5:00 PM
Foundations Week Schedule Highlights
Tuesday, August 13
- Dean’s Welcome
- Foundations of Law Class 1 and 2
- Introductions to Your Support Network
Wednesday, August 14
- Writing Skills Inventory
- Foundations of Law Class 3 and 4
- Introductions to Student Government and Student Organizations
Thursday, August 15
- Research Writing and Analysis Class 1
- Foundations of Law Class 5
- Professionalism in Action in partnership with the State Bar of Michigan and the MSU College of Law Alumni Association - Professional dress is recommended for this program. See the MSU Career Closet for assistance on selecting your career attire.
Friday, August 16
- Access to Justice Day – Wear your new MSU Law Polo and get ready to dive into the local legal community. We will visit legal service providers, grow our professional networks, and hear first-hand about diverse practice areas and clients.
Foundations Week Syllabus - UPDATED 06.20.2024 (PDF)
- Case Reading (PDF)
Foundations Week Faculty
1L Section Schedule Overview (as of 7/8/24)
| Section | Torts | Civil Procedure | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1* |
Kalt/Bronsther MW 2-3:40pm |
Maizel MWF 10:30-11:40am |
Wilks TR 8:30-10:10am |
| 2* |
Ravitch MW 2-3:40pm |
Pucillo/Thronson MWF 10:30-11:40am |
Carter-Johnson 8:30-10:10am |
| 3* |
Abrams TR 10:30-12:10pm |
Staszewski MW 8:30-10:10am |
Barnhizer/Simard MW 2-3:40pm |
*RWA Sections Assignments are not included in the Section Schedules and will be additional