Planning an Event

The Office of the Dean of Students encourages LSSOs to create programs and events that foster a sense of community among groups and individuals to enhance a student’s overall experience at the Law School. The Dean of Students Office provides guidance for program planning. This may include advice on date suggestions, networking with other departments, managing logistics, guidance on policy, and inviting faculty, alumni, or other special guests. Additionally, the Dean of Students can assist either one-on-one or collectively with executive boards or other groups of leaders. 

Event Planning in Law Connect

All LSSOs use Law Connect to reserve rooms, order catering (if needed), and advertise their events.

• Events should be entered into Law Connect at least two weeks in advance.
• Catering orders must be placed at least 7 business in advance of the event, not counting the day of the event. 

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Event Period

• Events may not be held over holidays, breaks, reading or exam periods listed in the academic calendar.
• Please note that lunch talk events start from 12:15 PM – 1:20 PM and must be entered in Law Connect as such.
• LSSOs can review a list of Important Dates and Deadlines here.

Space in the Law School is extremely limited. Therefore, it is important to make room reservations as early as possible and remove reservations in Law Connect promptly in the event of a cancellation. If you cancel an event, email deanofstudents@law.uchicago.edu. Students should not promise a date to a speaker if a room is not available on that date. If there is no room available in Law Connect for your preferred date, LSSOs must work with their speaker to find an alternative date. 

No Event Dates

Some dates may not be available for LSSO events due to major Law School events. We encourage LSSOs to wait until the “No Event Dates” list is released (over the summer) before offering dates to possible speakers. LSSOs can review a list of No Event Dates and Limited Event Dates here.