Summer Session 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Introduction to U.S. Law (L.L.M.) | August 12-23, M-F |
Fall Semester 2024 (13-Weeks)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Transfer Student Orientation | July 22 |
| Early Interview Week | July 23 - 25, T-Th |
| Transfer and Visiting Students Participate in Registration |
July 29, M, from from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m |
| Residence Services Check-in for J.D. 1Ls | August 21, W 9:00 am |
| Orientation (J.D.) | August 21 - 26, W-M |
| Residence Services Check-in for LL.M.s and Returning Residents |
August 24, Sat 10:00 am |
| Orientation (Full-Time LL.M., J.S.D. & Exchange Students) |
August 26, M |
| Classes Begin | August 27, T (7 days before the University |
| Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) | September 2, M |
| Legislative Monday | September 4, W |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | September 5, Th at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | September 5, Th at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | September 6 - December 2, F-M |
| Last Day to Add a Graduate Non-Law Course | TBA |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | October 1, T |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | October 1, T |
| Last Day to Apply for a January Degree | TBA |
| Fall Break (No Classes) | October 14, M |
| Election Day (No Classes) | November 5, T |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) | November 28 - 29, Th-F |
| Last Day of Classes | December 2, M |
| Last Day to Drop a Class for the Semester | December 2, M |
| Reading Period | December 3 - 8, T-Sun |
| Examination Period | December 9 - 19, M-Th |
| Examination Make-up Day | December 20, F |
Spring Semester 2025 (13-Weeks)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | January 21, T (SAME day as the University) |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | January 30, Th at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | January 30, Th at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | January 31 - April 29, F-T |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | February 3, M |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | February 3, M |
| Last Day to Add a Graduate Non-Law Course | TBA |
| Apply for a May Degree | Part-time students: TBA Full-time students: The Office of Records and Registration makes the application on the students' behalf. |
| Presidents' Day Holiday (No Classes) | February 17, M |
| Legislative Monday | February 18, T |
| Spring Recess (Same as University) | March 24 - 28, M-F |
| Last Day to Drop a Class | April 29, T |
| Last Day of Classes | April 29, T |
| Reading Period | April 30 - May 4, W-Sun |
| Examination Period | May 5 - May 15, M-Th (1L Exams only on May 15) |
| University Commencement |
May 15, Th |
| Convocation |
May 20, Tu |
| Residence Services Check-out for Non-Graduating Residents |
May 17, Sat |
| Examination Make-up Day | May 19, M |
| Residence Services Check-out for Graduating Residents (J.D.s and LL.M.s) |
May 22, Th by 10:00 am |
Summer Session 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration |
Prior to the first class meeting |
| Classes Begin | May 20, T |
| Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) | May 26, M |
| Juneteenth (No Classes) | June 19, Th |
| Deadline to Apply for a September Degree | TBA |
| Fourth of July Holiday (No Classes) | July 4, F |
| Last Day of Classes | August 12, T |
| Examinations |
August 14 - 15, Th-F |