Welcome to the Office of Student Life

The Office of Student Life provides academic and personal support to law students through​ counseling, programming, and other resources. David Baum provides personal counseling to students and academic counseling to current and prospective students on various Curriculum Interest Areas available to pursue during matriculation at the University of Michigan Law School.

David Baum
Assistant Dean for Student Life and Special Counsel to the Dean
In his role as Assistant Dean for Student Life, David Baum is responsible for the following areas of student life at the Law School:

• Administration of the Academic Standards Committee;
• Interpretation of academic regulations;
• Anatomy of a Case Talk Series;
• Course advising and related programming;
• Crisis intervention;
• Disabled student services;
• Grievances;
• Health insurance;
• Services for older students and students with children;
• Orientation program and Commitment to Integrity Program;
• Professionalism in Action Program
• Referrals to Law School, University, and community resources;
• Safety issues;
• Service Day;
• Sexual misconduct issues; and
• Special examinations.

To make an​ appointment with Dean Baum, contact 734.764.0516 or lawstudentlife@umich.edu.

Darren Nealy
Director of Student Services
Darren Nealy, the Director of Student Services in the Office of Student Life, serves as an administrative liaison to student organizations within the Law School, and oversees a multitude of programs, including:

• Alcohol policy;
• Course advising and related programming;
• Crisis intervention;
• Disciplinary code;
• Dual degrees;
• First-Year Information Program;
• Grievances;
• Honors Convocation;
• Michigan Access Program;
• Moot court competitions
• Posting policy;
• Referrals to Law School, University, and community resources;
• Sexual misconduct issues;
• Special examinations; and
• Tutoring.

Administrative support for these programs is provided by Trudy Feldkamp (tfeldkam@umich.edu).

Reena Sheth, PhD
CAPS Psychologist at the Law School
Reena Sheth is Michigan Law School's own clinical psychologist and therapist. She is a staff member with U-M's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), but works specifically with Law School students and is sensitive to your needs and concerns. ​Her office is located in 417 Hutchins Hall. Her office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How to schedule a visit:
Email rpssheth@umich.edu to request an initial consultation. The initial meeting involves paperwork and consultation to determine the best way to meet your needs (60-minute appointment).​​​