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Professionalism and Leadership Day/Second City Training

Photographs by Lloyd DeGrane & Beth Rooney

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke greeted the students.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke greeted the students.
Professionalism and Leadership Day was September 26.
Professionalism and Leadership Day was September 26.
1Ls took the oath of professionalism from Justice Burke.
1Ls took the oath of professionalism from Justice Burke.
The 1Ls enjoyed the final day of Orientation. Classes began four days later.
The 1Ls enjoyed the final day of Orientation. Classes began four days later.
Alumni talked about networking and building mentoring relationships.
Alumni talked about networking and building mentoring relationships.
A student spoke with Michael Andolina and Darryl Bradford after their panel.
A student spoke with Michael Andolina and Darryl Bradford after their panel.
Students had the chance to share lunch and conversation with alumni.
Students had the chance to share lunch and conversation with alumni.
Dozens of alumni participated in Orientation, including Kristen Seeger, '02.
Dozens of alumni participated in Orientation, including Kristen Seeger, '02.
Jeff Anderson of Chicago Booth talked to the students about likability.
Jeff Anderson of Chicago Booth talked to the students about likability.
2Ls and 3Ls spoke on a panel about being a professional in law school.
2Ls and 3Ls spoke on a panel about being a professional in law school.
Successful people exude both warmth and competence, Anderson said.
Successful people exude both warmth and competence, Anderson said.
The student panel was lighthearted and humorous.
The student panel was lighthearted and humorous.
On Sept. 24, the 1Ls got to goof off a bit with Second City improv training.
On Sept. 24, the 1Ls got to goof off a bit with Second City improv training.
The improv games were meant to teach eye contact and other important skills.
The improv games were meant to teach eye contact and other important skills.
Students communicated nonverbally to line up in order of birthday.
Students communicated nonverbally to line up in order of birthday.
In one game, students tried to identify changes in their partner's appearance.
In one game, students tried to identify changes in their partner's appearance.
Students had to get creative to make letters out of their bodies. This is a "W."
Students had to get creative to make letters out of their bodies. This is a "W."

Professionalism and Leadership Day photographs by Beth Rooney. Second City training photographs by Lloyd DeGrane. Read about these Orientation activities.