UVA Law Students Taking Questions Forum

[WahooLaw24]

Is there a best place to rent a locker for 1Ls, or are classes spread out by section and thus we won't know until we get assigned to our sections? Choices are Hunton & Williams Hall, Withers-Brown Hall, or Slaughter Hall (1st or 2nd Floor).

Thanks guys.

[anon sequitur]

Is there a best place to rent a locker for 1Ls, or are classes spread out by section and thus we won't know until we get assigned to our sections? Choices are Hunton & Williams Hall, Withers-Brown Hall, or Slaughter Hall (1st or 2nd Floor).

Thanks guys.

If you live on Arlington, get Withers Brown, just so it's on your way in and out of campus. If you live in Ivy, anything but Withers Brown. Even though you'll probably have several classes upstairs, I think Slaughter 2nd floor is a terrible place for a locker, since it's inconvenient for everything except going to class in Slaughter.

[WahooLaw24]

Is there a best place to rent a locker for 1Ls, or are classes spread out by section and thus we won't know until we get assigned to our sections? Choices are Hunton & Williams Hall, Withers-Brown Hall, or Slaughter Hall (1st or 2nd Floor).

Thanks guys.

If you live on Arlington, get Withers Brown, just so it's on your way in and out of campus. If you live in Ivy, anything but Withers Brown. Even though you'll probably have several classes upstairs, I think Slaughter 2nd floor is a terrible place for a locker, since it's inconvenient for everything except going to class in Slaughter.

Signing up now, thanks!

[Br3v]

Is there a best place to rent a locker for 1Ls, or are classes spread out by section and thus we won't know until we get assigned to our sections? Choices are Hunton & Williams Hall, Withers-Brown Hall, or Slaughter Hall (1st or 2nd Floor).

Thanks guys.

If you live on Arlington, get Withers Brown, just so it's on your way in and out of campus. If you live in Ivy, anything but Withers Brown. Even though you'll probably have several classes upstairs, I think Slaughter 2nd floor is a terrible place for a locker, since it's inconvenient for everything except going to class in Slaughter.

Signing up now, thanks!

Where do we sign up?

[NoodleyOne]

Is there a best place to rent a locker for 1Ls, or are classes spread out by section and thus we won't know until we get assigned to our sections? Choices are Hunton & Williams Hall, Withers-Brown Hall, or Slaughter Hall (1st or 2nd Floor).

Thanks guys.

If you live on Arlington, get Withers Brown, just so it's on your way in and out of campus. If you live in Ivy, anything but Withers Brown. Even though you'll probably have several classes upstairs, I think Slaughter 2nd floor is a terrible place for a locker, since it's inconvenient for everything except going to class in Slaughter.

Signing up now, thanks!

Where do we sign up?

lawweb. Sadly, I'm broke right now... paypal needs to clear!

[Br3v]

There is enough lockers for everyone right? It's just location may be "bad"?

[anon sequitur]

Yeah, they won't run out, though I believe that slaughter 1st floor goes quick, since that's closest to Ivy and many have a prestigious view of the courtyard. For what is worth, I waited until orientation and got my first choice spot.

[Br3v]

Cool, thanks. I mean the school isn't that big anyways, add that to the fact that I would have no idea where a good locker spot would be leaves me feeling ok about it.

[Just]

How to sign up for lockers on lawweb?

[danitt]

How to sign up for lockers on lawweb?

It's under the Student Life tab. Just look for Locker Rentals/Renewals.

[Just]

What does 1234 under each building refer to?

[WahooLaw24]

What does 1234 under each building refer to?

Are you referring to the locker rental process? You're just supposed to rank your preferences 1-4.

[BammBamm]

So it appears there is an interim Executive Director of Student Health now. I've gotta believe it's because of our personal info being leaked. The email we got after that happened was from James C. Turner, Exec. Dir. of Student Health, and now online it says the interim Ex.Dir. is Chris Holstege. And they just hired a new Executive VP for Student Health from UPenn. It was a huge slip-up, but it is unfortunate he had to lose his job.

[A Parliment of Owls]

Hi all, I'm deferring a year but have a lease at Pavilion. I've spoken to them and they are completely unwilling to negotiate any fee in return for breaking the lease (offered 3 months rent). The lease has no exit clause, but is there any right to mitigate in VA? Does it matter that I won't be taking possession?

And of course, if anyone wants a really good deal on a double in Pavilion send me a pm

Looking forward to seeing you all next year,

Owl

[Tom Joad]

I doubt very many people who read this thread are admitted to the Virginia bar. You should speak to a local attorney.

[A Parliment of Owls]

I doubt very many people who read this thread are admitted to the Virginia bar. You should speak to a local attorney.

True, but I imagine anyone who has dealt with leasing issues while at UVA Law knows the answer to this and/or could share an informative/helpful anecdote.

That said, your point is well taken, I'll give some local attorneys a call and see about a free consultation.

[albanach]

That said, your point is well taken, I'll give some local attorneys a call and see about a free consultation.

Seeking legal advice is exactly what you should do. You may wish to ask your lawyer about this section from the Code of Virginia: http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504 ... +55-248.35 and find out whether or not it is applicable to your particular circumstances.

Even if someone has direct experience, they are not going to speculate as to whether the circumstances are analogous. To do so would risk engaging in the unauthorized practice of law which could leave someone subject to criminal sanctions and - importantly - a very hard time when it comes to actually joining The Bar.

For the avoidance of any doubt, I'm not a lawyer and nothing in this post is intended as legal advice.

[A Parliment of Owls]

That said, your point is well taken, I'll give some local attorneys a call and see about a free consultation.

Seeking legal advice is exactly what you should do. You may wish to ask your lawyer about this section from the Code of Virginia: http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504 ... +55-248.35 and find out whether or not it is applicable to your particular circumstances.

Even if someone has direct experience, they are not going to speculate as to whether the circumstances are analogous. To do so would risk engaging in the unauthorized practice of law which could leave someone subject to criminal sanctions and - importantly - a very hard time when it comes to actually joining The Bar.

For the avoidance of any doubt, I'm not a lawyer and nothing in this post is intended as legal advice.

Fair enough, thanks.

[californiauser]

To all current UVA 0Ls, when'd you get your fee waivers (if you did) last cycle?

[Trout et al]

To all current UVA 0Ls, when'd you get your fee waivers (if you did) last cycle?

I asked for one (and received) in early August.

[WahooLaw24]

Any advice re: book buying? I'm sure it varies by professor, but just wondering in terms of picking up every book on the list/waiting to see if you'll actually need some books. Some sections had like 13 books/supplements listed, others only 7, and I'm hoping not to break the bank on books.

[albanach]

Any advice re: book buying? I'm sure it varies by professor, but just wondering in terms of picking up every book on the list/waiting to see if you'll actually need some books. Some sections had like 13 books/supplements listed, others only 7, and I'm hoping not to break the bank on books.

You need to buy all the case books. Check if it's a new case book or if it's over a year old. If it's older and the professor also taught the course last year, then the book is probably available at the PILA book sale if you get there early. Alternatively, you can buy used on Amazon. If it's new(ish) you can rent from Amazon or buy new from Amazon and sell it in a year.

Some people get buy with an old edition of the case book. personally I'd think that's more trouble than its worth, unless you're sharing a room with someone that has the same class and a current edition that you can borrow to quickly scan for changes.

For rule books you'll need rule books like the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure for CivPro and the UCC supplement for Contracts. You can probably get away with last year's edition though - also likely available from the PILA sale or very cheaply on Amazon.

For other books, you'd probably need to list them and the professor for folk to advise.

[ncc5]

Section Assignments are up and a picture is posted on the facebook group, though a lot of the pictures are blurry. You can also use Lou's list to figure out which sections correspond to each Prof.

[Yardbird]

I'm in Section G:

Ks - Kordana, Crimlaw - Low, Torts - G.E. White, CivPro - Nelson, LRW - Moran

Any specific supplements I should get? Also how are the profs in general and do they all allow laptops?

[NoodleyOne]

What can you guys tell me about this section?

Section CivPro K's CrimLaw Torts ConLaw Property
D Mitchell Hynes Forde-Mazrui Kendrick Schauer Mahoney