Ludus Glawdiatorus

AUGUST 18TH – AUGUST 30TH O-WEEK GUIDE

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University of Toronto Faculty of Law 2014 Orientation Week 2 AUGUST 18TH – AUGUST 30TH O-WEEK GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

O-Week Contacts Page 3

Schedule Page 4

Map Page 8

Life at U of T Law Page 10

Sponsors Page 12 3

O-Week Contacts

General Email: [email protected]

8 Website: www.glawdiators.com

Twitter @gLAWdiators

( Co-Chairs: Jen Aziz: 647-529-9441 Grace Smith: 647-460-5903 Kellie Mildren: 416-949-3484

4 SCHEDULE – WEEK 1

5 SCHEDULE – WEEK 2 6 SCHEDULE DETAILS

REGISTRATION MONDAY AUGUST 18: 8AM – 9AM BURWASH QUAD Come meet your fellow glawdiators, pick up your armour (t- shirts) and weapons (swag), and enjoy a light breakfast.

FACULTY GREETING MONDAY AUGUST 18: 9AM – 10:30AM BURWASH QUAD Introduction by your faculty and the Students’ Law Society.

GLAWDIATORIAL TRAINING MONDAY AUGUST 18: 10:30AM – 11:30AM BURWASH QUAD Team building challenges to get you acquainted with your table. E-ZONE THURSDAY AUGUST 21: 7:30PM – 11PM MEET YOUR CHARIOT (BUS) IN FRONT OF FALCONER A “corporate event venue”: i.e. laser tag, bumper cars, and the like.

PUBLIC INTEREST LUNCH FRIDAY AUGUST 22: 12PM – 2PM BURWASH QUAD Meet the directors of the public interest programs at the faculty of law. There will also be a BBQ.

INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FRIDAY AUGUST 22: 2PM – 4PM NORTHROP FRYE ROOM 003 A mandatory inclusivity training session hosted by the faculty and presented by Anita Balakrishna.

GLAWDIATORIAL GAMES FRIDAY AUGUST 22: 4PM – 8PM MEET WITH YOUR TABLES IN BURWASH QUAD A series of challenges and activities (gladiator joust, tug of war and other games) for you to win points towards the Emperor’s Cup. 7 JAYS GAME SATURDAY AUGUST 23: 1PM – 4PM ROGERS CENTRE A group will be meeting at Bora’s Head (outside Birge Carnegie) to take the subway down at 12:30pm. Otherwise, meet everyone outside our gate (TBA) at 12:45. Please register beforehand.

MOVIE NIGHT SATURDAY AUGUST 23: 8PM – MIDNIGHT BURWASH QUAD Bring a blanket and your appetite for movie theater popcorn and come see the giant movie screen we’ve set up in Burwash Quad. Of course, we will be watching Gladiator.

CUPCAKES AND COFFEE HOUSE THURSDAY AUGUST 28: 4PM – 6PM ALUMNI HALL Come hear the musical talents of your professors, or sign up to show off your own. Coffee and cupcakes will be served.

TOGA PUB CRAWL THURSDAY AUGUST 28: 8PM – 2AM TBA Each table will be starting at its own pub and eventually everyone will meet at one epic location. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed, so don’t forget your laurel wreaths and Roman sandals. OPTIONAL BEACH DAY AT THE ISLAND FIRDAY AUGUST 29: 12PM – 6PM GIBRALTAR POINT Meet at 11:15 in front of Bora’s Head (Birge Carnegie) to take the subway, or find everyone at noon (or after) in front of Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts on Center Island. Don’t forget sunscreen and a towel.

EMPEROR’S BALL (SEMI FORMAL) SATURDAY AUGUST 30: 8PM – 1AM HART HOUSE GRAND HALL The most anticipated event of O-Week. Dress yourself up, memorize the path from your door to your bed, and join us for a party. Don’t forget to register! 8 MAP

Note: The faculty of law is using transitional U of T space during the reconstruction of Flavelle House, the faculty’s traditional home. 9 LOCATIONS

A. Faculty of Law: Falconer Hall Houses seminar rooms, faculty offices, and administrative offices (student, records, admissions, career development, and financial aid. B. Faculty of Law: Flavelle House Houses the Rowell Room common room, faculty and staff offices and meeting rooms. Parts undergoing construction. C. Faculty of Law: Birge Carnegie Home to a student lounge and the reading room and the temporary location of the Bora Laskin Law Library (in the basement). D. Faculty of Law: 39 Queens Park Houses the offices of faculty members and special programs, including PBSC, the Asper Centre, and LAWS. E. Faculty of Law: Downtown Legal Services F. U of T: Victoria College Houses classrooms, alumni hall, and Caffeinds (for $1 coffees). G. U of T: Emmanuel College H. U of T: Northrop Frye Hall I. U of T: Burwash Quad J: U of T: EJ Pratt Library K. U of T: Robarts Library L: U of T: Hart House Houses a fitness center, theatre, orchestra and countless clubs. M. U of T: Athletic Centre N. U of T: Varsity Centre O. U of T: The Cat’s Eye Pub and Student Lounge P. Museum Station Q. Philosopher’s Walk R. Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) 10 LIFE AT U OF T LAW

Student’s Law Society Out in Law Organizes pub nights on A student led group for lesbian, Thursdays throughout the gay, bisexual, transgendered and school year, and advocates for queer students and their friends. law students on Faculty Contact Andrew Wang or Council. Contact the society’s Madeleine Burkhardt-Jones at President, Natalie Lum-Tai, at outinlaw.universityoftoronto@gm [email protected]. ail.ca

Career Development Office Academic Success Program

Hosts a number of workshops Offers mentoring for individuals during the year and one-on-one or small study groups by upper résumé and cover letter help. year students. 45-minute Contact the recruitment appointments are available coordinator at Mon-Fri 12:30 – 1:15 and 1:15 – [email protected] or visit 2:00. Contact UTLawcareers.ca. [email protected]. 11 LIFE AT U OF T LAW

Health and Fitness There are two gyms on campus: the Athletic Centre as well as the Hart House Fitness Centre, subsidized yoga classes lunch and a number of University intramurals and a squash ladder. There are also doggie days during exams!

Faith and Spiritual Life Among other things, a prayer space is available for students in Falconer Hall. With questions about use of this space or religious accommodation, contact [email protected].

Personal Counseling A professional counselor from CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services at U of T) is available at the law school once a week. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Law Students Who Are Parents There are many accommodations for law students who are parents including leaves of absence, paper extensions, and exam deferrals. Please contact [email protected] with questions.

Accessibility Services Faculty of Law: [email protected] U of T: 416-978-8060 [email protected] 12 SPONSORS

Bennett Jones LLP Darcy N. Legros Assistant Director, Student and Associate Programs [email protected]

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Kari Abrams Director, Student Programs & Junior Associates [email protected]

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Halla Elias Director of Professional Recruitment [email protected]

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Leigh-Ann McGowan Assistant Director of Professional Development and Student Programs [email protected]

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP Francis Mahil Director, Student Affairs [email protected] 13