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1.2 Academic Rules

The academic rules of the Law School are established by the faculty through its Committee on Academic Rules and Petitions. The basic rules are listed in this Student Handbook.

The Dean of Students and the Registrar are responsible for the administration of the rules and are able to answer questions about them.

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