Special Department Hours and Remote Options

  1. Admissions Office

    Special Drop-In Office Hours and MORE

    Southwestern's admissions team is continuing to review applications, counsel prospective students, and is holding virtual events.

    In addition to emailing Admissions@SWLaw.edu and calling (213) 738-6834, you can simply DROP-IN to virtual office hours on Tuesday from 9 - 10 a.m. and Thursdays from  4 - 5 p.m. by joining a zoom meeting here.

    You can also call or email to set up an individual appointment.

  2. Biederman Media & Entertainment Law Institute (BEMLI)

    Those wishing to reach BEMLI should reach out to its director (Orly Ravid) via email ORavid@SWLaw.edu or by text/call to (323) 610-8128.

    BEMLI page.

  3. Career Services Office (CSO)

    The Career Services Office is still fully available to you during regular business hours.

    We encourage you to contact our office with any questions or concerns that you may have during this time.

    To make an appointment, please email your counselor or log in to Symplicity.

    We look forward to connecting with you via telephone and/or Zoom.

    CSO page.

  4. Communications & Marketing (Co-Mark)

    The best way to reach any Co-Mark team member is by sending an email to Co-Mark@SWLaw.edu. If you have after-hours questions or concerns try the live chat function on the website.

    We are more committed than ever to keeping our community connected to each other and the outside world. 

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    • Your Ideas
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    • COVID-19 Coping Methods

    As requested by SW's wise leadership we are maintaining this webpage dedicated to keeping us all informed regarding all things COVID; it has general updates and designated sections for students, faculty, and staff.  If you believe we have overlooked something, please let us know!!!

    Please stay healthy and we wish only good things to you and yours!

  5. Externship Office

     Our on-campus office is currently closed, but we are continuing to work remotely.  We are available to meet with you individually or otherwise:

    • Zoom open office hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (if you’d like to chat with Lucia Rodriguez) and 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (if you’d like to chat with Mitzie Vitela).  Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9240454635.  Evening and weekend appointments (for non-traditional) students are available by appointment (see below).

      If you are a current extern and have questions about completing your hours, timesheets, or Canvas, we’d recommend you chat with Lucia.

      If you have questions about your summer externship or application, we’d recommend you chat with Mitzie.
       
    • Individual 10-minute meetings can be arranged by emailing externoffice@swlaw.edu.  Please indicate a few dates/times that work for you and let us know what you’d like to meet about (so we can be fully prepared to help you).

    Please know that the Externship Program Office is here for you if you need us.  If you have any questions regarding externships or just want to have a friendly chat, please feel free to chat with Mitzie Vitela, Senior Associate Director, or Lucia Rodriguez, Assistant Director of the Externship Program.

    Externship Program page.

  6. Library

    BOOKS that are checked out are NOT DUE until after campus reopens and any fines will be waived.  Please email circulation@swlaw.edu with concerns.

    Remote Access to Library Services (COVID19 Response): Home Page.