Student Academic Affairs

Student Services at Mason Law

George Mason University School of Law provides many support services designed to enhance the law school experience and enable students to take full advantage of the School’s educational and personal enrichment opportunities.  Through the Records Office; Career, Academic & Alumni Services (CAAS); and Diversity Services (just to name a few), the law school provides students with resources such as:

  • academic counseling (on course selection, adding or dropping a course, graduation requirements, etc.);
  • academic assistance;
  • programs to introduce students to the law school’s senior staff, faculty, and alumni;
  • support for student publications and organizations;
  • diversity programs and services; and
  • information about pro bono and public interest opportunities.

More information from our Records Office and from Mason University Life can be found in your orientation packets.  The law school’s website also provides more information. Visit law.gmu.edu/students and law.gmu.edu/academics.

Important Law School Contact Information for Student Services Staff . . .

Please feel free to introduce yourself to staff and to contact them if you have any questions or issues you would like to discuss:

 

Christine Malone, Director, Student Academic Affairs

Room 370; Phone (703) 993-8112

Email:  cmalone4@gmu.edu

 

Patricia Hupalo, Assistant Dean, Student Records

Room 366; Phone: (703) 993-8015

Email: phupalo@gmu.edu

 

Bianca Mack, Director of Diversity Services

Room 237; Phone: (703) 993-8197

Email: bmack@gmu.edu

 

Annamaria Nields, Assistant Dean for Academic Administration

Room 211; Phone: (703) 993-8174

Email: anields@gmu.edu

 

Victoria Huber, Associate Dean for Career, Academic & Alumni Services

Room 370; Phone (703) 993-8009

Email: vhuber@gmu.edu

 

Carol Armstrong, SBA Administrator (for questions regarding Student Organizations)

Room 334, Student Bar Association Office; Phone: (703) 993-8160

Email: carmstro@gmu.edu

 

Academic Success Programs & Services – Fall 2009

The Career, Academic and Alumni Services (CAAS) office sponsors a number of programs that teach effective study skills and are geared toward easing the transition into law school.  During the fall a number of large group sessions are held and cover topics including time management, class preparation, note taking, outlining, and exam preparation. 

In addition, Christine Malone, our Director of Student Academic Affairs, is available to assist students with questions about academic preparation, course selection, or any challenges a student may face in the transition to law school.  Ms. Malone may be reached at cmalone4@gmu.edu or at (703) 993-8112.

Listed below are those academic success programs already scheduled for the fall.  Additional program notices will be sent to students via their GMU email accounts.

 

Fundamental Skills Workshop I – American Legal System, Preparing for Class, and Case Briefing

Saturday, August 22 – 9:00 am to 10:30 am  OR  11:30 am to 1:00 pm  – Room 121

 

Fundamental Skills Workshop II – Synthesizing, Outlining, and Time Management

Saturday, September 12 – 9:00 am to 10:30 am  OR  11:30 am to 1:00 pm  – Room 121

 

Distinguished Alumni Present:  Practical Tips on How to Outline and Study for Exams

Wednesday, September 23 – 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm  OR  8:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Room TBD

 

Practice Exams & Exam Preparation Resources

Wednesday, October 14 – 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm  OR  8:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Room TBD

 

Fundamental Skills Workshop III – Exam Taking Tips & Tackling Essay Questions

Saturday, October 24 – 9:00 am to 10:30 am  OR  11:30 am to 1:00 pm  – Room 121

 

Fundamental Skills Workshop IV – Essay, Short Answer & Multiple Choice Questions

Saturday, November 7 – 9:00 am to 10:30 am  OR  11:30 am to 1:00 pm  – Room 121