Welcome to SIU Law Let us show you

Welcome to SIU Law Let us show you around.

Lesar Law Building The Lesar Law building, name after our founding dean Hiram H. Lesar, was established in 1972 by the Illinois legislature in the public interest to serve the public good. The inaugural class entered in the fall 1973 and was comprised of 90 students.

Lesar Law Building The Lesar Law Building is located on the west side of the SIU Carbondale campus. There are two large student parking lots conveniently located next to the building. At the beginning of the fall semester, students are issued key fobs for after-hour access to the building.

Administrative Suite Here you will find the School of Law Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Assistant Dean for Administration, Technology, and Student Services, and the Registrar’s Office. The suite is open Monday through Friday, 8: 00 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m.

Courtroom Renovated in 2001, the courtroom serves as practice and competition space for our moot court teams, 73 -seat classroom, and guest lecture area. In 1992, the School of Law began sponsoring the annual National Health Law Moot Court Competition, the first of its kind in the country.

Classrooms There are 10 classrooms located throughout the first and second floors. Wi-Fi and wireless printing is available throughout the SIU campus. Pictured: Room 164 with seating capacity of 24 students. Room 102 with seating capacity of 120 students.

Law Library Students enjoy evening access to the law library during the semester and 24 -hour access during exam periods. In addition to a rich print collection, the law library has evolved to meet the changing nature of legal research by providing wireless access to a wide array of digital legal materials. Law students also have access to the university’s Morris Library, which is located within walking distance of the law school. Housed within the library are our legal clinics.

Formal Lounge A common space found off the main entrance, the formal lounge is a space where students gather between classes to study and socialize. The skylights provide natural lighting, and the second floor balcony overlooks the lounge and provides a spacious openconcept.

Student Lounge Also known as the cafeteria, this is where students congregate for lunch, host fundraising events, and socialize with classmates. Pictured: Soul food fundraiser sponsored by the Black Law Student Association. Annual ping pong scholarship tournament sponsored by Beth and Darin Boggs.

Campus Lake Adjacent to the law school, this 40 -acre, spring-fed lake is one of the jewels of the SIU campus. Campus Lake is encircled by a 2. 2 mile running/walking path and surrounded by 25 -acres of wooded terrain.

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