The OU’s College of Law will take part in the inaugural convocation Thursday.

The 174 first-year students, upperclassmen leaders and law faculty will meet at 4 p.m. today in the Dick Bell Courtroom of the OU College of Law, 300 W. Timberdell Road, for the new event.

Special guests and faculty will welcome new students to the college, and Vice Chief Justice Steven W. Taylor will give an oath to the class emphasizing the importance of becoming a law student.

“The idea was Dean (Joseph) Harroz’s as a way for students to think about it as a special time at a special place,” said Stanley Evans, dean for Students.

Seating is limited. For more information, contact the OU Office of Special Events at 405-325-3784.