Office of Student Affairs

A Note From the Dean of Students

One of my favorite times of the year is August, when some of the brightest first-year law students in the country come to ÍæÅ¼½ã½ãfor new-student orientation. They are soon joined by returning J.D. students with varying backgrounds from all over the United States and international LL.M. students -- graduates of foreign law schools here to study the American legal system. These students, along with our remarkable faculty and staff, make up the wonderful community of scholars at ÍæÅ¼½ã½ãDedman School of Law.    

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The environment at ÍæÅ¼½ã½ãDedman Law is collegial and supportive. Students are motivated to help each other, whether that means sharing class notes or forming study groups. Through our Inns of Court program, first-year students connect on a weekly basis with fellow classmates, faculty, student leaders, career advisors, and alumni for a community experience that extends throughout their time at the law school and beyond graduation.    

I personally invite you to contact me, especially if there are any personal matters impacting your ability to perform and succeed in law school. I have an open-door policy. ÍæÅ¼½ã½ãstudents may also schedule a meeting with me using the link below.  

 

Stephen B. Yeager
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and
Faculty Supervisor, Corporate Counsel Externship Program

ÍæÅ¼½ã½ãDedman School of Law
Southern Methodist University
P.O. Box 750116, Dallas, TX 75275-0116
3315 Daniel Ave., Ste. 130A, Dallas, TX 75205

Direct Dial: 214-768-4178
syeager@smu.edu

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