Bowen Entering Class of 2009: Below is a compilation of FAQs addressing topics most pertinent to you as you make plans to begin law school at Bowen this fall. The FAQs will be frequently updated with new questions and answers, so be sure to check back often. We invite you to pose questions to us for placement on this page. To do so, send your question(s) to Assistant Dean for Admissions, Aaron N. Taylor.
GENERAL INFO
PREPARING FOR LAW SCHOOL
ISSUES RELATING TO ENROLLMENT/DIVISION STATUS
COMPUTER ISSUES
Where can I find the academic calendar?
You may find the academic calendar here: http://law.ualr.edu/academics/calendar.asp. It consists of important dates through summer 2010.
I have submitted my seat deposit. Are there any other documents I must submit before school starts?
In addition to the Intent to Enroll form and seat deposit, you must submit the following to documents to us by August 18, 2008: 1) official transcripts showing the conferral of your baccalaureate degree; and 2) proof of immunization against measles and rubella. Both documents should be submitted to the Admissions Office. Please note that the copies of transcripts included in your LSDAS report are NOT official. For more information about proof of immunity, please contact Health Services at 501 569-3188.
How do I update my contact information?
Updates to contact info may be made in BOSS. You should also inform the Admissions Office (vlberhiet@ualr.edu) of the update.
Where can I find the Orientation schedule?
The Orientation schedule is available at this link: http://www.law.ualr.edu/admissions/orientation.asp. Remember, Orientation is REQUIRED of all entering students.
What classes will I be taking in the first year?
A list of required courses, organized by year taken, can be found here: http://law.ualr.edu/academics/curriculum/
Where can I find the class schedule?
The class schedule and other helpful info can be found here: http://law.ualr.edu/studentresources/registration.asp. Keep in mind that the schedule is subject to change slightly for day students.
Will I be assigned a UALR email account?
Yes. UALR email accounts will be assigned during Orientation.
Are there any resources for students with disabilities?
Yes. The UALR Office of Student Disability Support Services is available to any student in need of such assistance. Their phone number is 501.569.3143.
PREPARING FOR LAW SCHOOL
How can I find out what textbooks I need for the fall?
A list of required textbooks will be forwarded to entering students about a month before school starts. The list will be sent via regular mail and email.
Where can I purchase textbooks?
The law school bookstore will have all required textbooks in stock. There are also many online resources where textbooks may be purchased.
Is there a suggested reading list for entering students?
The following are faculty recommendations:
The Buffalo Creek Disaster
A Civil Action
Eats, Shoots & Leaves
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Legally Blonde (movie pick)
One L
Strunk and White: The Elements of Style
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Paper Chase (movie pick)
And the advice from one professor is, “DON’T STRESS. DON'T FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE TO READ ANYTHING TO GET THE JUMP ON PROFESSORS AND FELLOW STUDENTS ... COME WITH A FRESH AND OPEN MIND.”
ISSUES RELATING TO ENROLLMENT/DIVISION STATUS
When is registration?
Our registration staff will begin registering you for fall classes the last week of July. This process will take about a week, and at that time, you will be able to view your classes and your tuition bill in your BOSS account. Tuition will be due August 19, 2009, by 5:00 p.m. Late fees will begin accruing after that date. Once registered, you will be able to pay your tuition, at the following link, using your T# and pin: https://boss.ualr.edu/pls/prod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage
Does Bowen offer admissions deferments?
Deferment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Typically, the Admissions Committee grants requests only when unforeseen changes in circumstance render you unable to begin law school this fall. Requests arising from foreseeable circumstances are typically not granted. Deferments are one year in length, which means you would be required to enroll in the fall of 2010.
May I switch enrollment divisions before starting the first year?
Space limitations prevent us from granting any requests to switch enrollment divisions this year.
May I switch enrollment divisions after starting the first year?
Yes. All students in good standing are allowed to switch divisions after successfully completing the first year.
Is it true that part-time students can graduate in three years?
Yes. Students who begin the first year in the part-time division may graduate in three years by switching to the full-time division after the spring semester and attending summer school throughout the next two years.
May I work as a full-time first-year student?
Full-time students are not allowed to hold outside employment during the school year, but may work up to 10 hours a week in the law school and law library. There are no employment limitations on part-time students.
I will be a part-time student. May I take a day class or two?
No. Space limitations prevent us from allowing part-time students to take day classes.
COMPUTER ISSUES
What kind of computer should I buy?
The technology department here at Bowen recommends Dell computers. But any computer running Windows should be compatible with the tech applications here at the law school, including wireless internet and exam writing software. For information regarding Macs or any other tech-related questions, please contact Computing Services at Law-computing@ualr.edu.
Do Bowen students get a discount on computers?
Bowen students can get discounts on Dell computers. For more information, go to http://computing.law.ualr.edu/ and click on the Dell icon.
For further inquiries, please submit your question(s) to the Assistant Dean for Admissions, Aaron N. Taylor, at antaylor@ualr.edu.
Revised: 6/17/2009