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The program of instruction for the full-time program requires a minimum of six full-time semesters (three academic years) for completion of the degree requirements. Full-time students may not advance their date of graduation by attendance at Summer sessions. (See Required Time in Residence: Full-Time Program.)
Students enrolled in the full-time program are expected to devote their time during the academic year substantially to the study of law. During the first year of academic studies, students in the full-time program are assigned to a section in which they take the required program of 31 academic credits. During the second and third years, full-time students pursue an elective program of instruction while completing the required course in Professional Responsibility and the upperclass legal writing requirement.
A student in the full-time program may not enroll in fewer than 12 or more than 16 academic credits without the permission of the Registrar or an Academic Advisor.* Students in the full-time program are expected to graduate at the end of three academic years, and may take no longer than five consecutive calendar years from the date of matriculation in law school to meet all J.D. degree requirements. If after five consecutive calendar years a student has not yet completed all academic requirements necessary to graduate, the student will be withdrawn from the Law Center with no possibility of readmission or graduation, unless excused by operation of law (i.e., military call-up, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.), or by grant of a waiver. Students seeking a waiver of the five-year requirement must submit their written petition and supporting documentation to the Registrar as soon as their situation becomes apparent. Unless a written waiver of this rule is granted, the five-year rule is strictly enforced.
* Academic Advisors include the Senior Assistant Dean (J.D. Programs), the Assistant Dean (J.D. Academic Services), the Assistant Dean (Clinical Programs), the Director, J.D. Academic Services, or the Dean of Students.
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