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Academic Honors 2005-2006

Graduation Honors for May 2006

Juris Doctor Degree Program Honors

Graduation Honors

Summa Cum Laude*	Number awarded: 1
Magna Cum Laude; Top Ten %**	3.67 (on the 4.00 scale)
Cum Laude; Top Third**	3.47 (on the 4.00 scale)

*Granted at the sole discretion of the faculty

**Based upon the cumulative grade-point average

***Based upon the annual grade-point average

The Order of the Coif is also granted to those who earn Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude honors.

Annual Honors

Dean's List; Top Third***

3.59 (on the 4.00 scale)

Graduate Degree Program Honors

Graduation With Distinction

Graduate degree students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.41 or higher receive their diploma and transcript marked 'With Distinction.'

Dean's List by Specialization
(Based upon the cumulative grade-point average)

Master of Laws, individualized program	3.71 (on the 4.00 scale)
Master of Laws, general program	3.20 (on the 4.00 scale)
Master of Laws in Securities & Financial Regulation	3.35 (on the 4.00 scale)
Master of Laws in Taxation	3.47 (on the 4.00 scale)
Master of Laws in International Legal Studies	3.41 (on the 4.00 scale)

Revised May 20, 2006 (LM)