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The third year is a great time to take a colloquium, meta-seminars in which faculty and students read and discuss papers and works-in-progress by top scholars, or get invaluable hands-on training through one our more than 40 clinics.
Before Your Arrive
Academics
- Register for your Fall and Spring courses. Use COURSES to register for classes, check your law school schedule, or check for blocks that prevent registration.
- Register for the New York Law Exam (NYLE).
Fall Semester
Academics
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Check if you're on track to meet JD Program Requirements prior to graduation. Counselors in Academic Services are available to meet by appointment to discuss.
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Add/drop during the first week of classes for Fall.
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See if you qualify for Academic Credit Journal Work.
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Register for your Spring course resumes in late October. Use COURSES to register for classes, check your law school schedule, or check for blocks that prevent registration.
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Find out what you need to know about taking the bar exam and see our the NY Bar timeline. Consider taking the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), required by some jurisdictions.
Outside of Class
- Participate in student organizations.
- Consider getting involved with one of our more than 30 centers and institutes.
Careers
Private Sector
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Attend Fall OCI.
Public Interest
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Attend Fall OCI.
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Check out the Hot Jobs for Graduating 3Ls.
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Apply for Post-Graduate Fellowships for 3Ls.
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Explore LRAP with Student Financial Services.
Clerkships
- Apply for a clerkship.
Spring Semester
Academics
- Check if you're on track to meet JD Program Requirements prior to graduation. Counselors in Academic Services are available to meet by appointment to discuss.
- Read graduation information.
- The Office of Records and Registration will automatically register you for graduation.
- Register for the bar. Consult the NCBE Bar Admission Guide for details about different jurisdictions.
- Review the NY Bar Timeline for important dates.
Outside of Class
- Participate in student organizations.
- Consider getting involved with one of our more than 30 centers and institutes.
Careers
Public Interest
- Check out the Hot Jobs for Graduating 3Ls.
Clerkships
- Attend the Judicial Clerkship Diversity Panel and Reception and hear a panel of judges speak about the value of a clerkship and the application process and meet the judges and current and former NYU Law clerks.
3L Summer
- Diplomas are mailed in late August/early September.