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Student Handbook
1. Degree Requirements
1.1 J.D. Program Degree Requirements
1.2 LL.M. and M.Comp.L Program Degree Requirements
1.3 Degree Requirements for LL.M. Graduates Admitted to the J.D. Program
1.4 Master of Legal Studies Program Degree Requirements
1.5 The J.S.D. and D.Comp.L. Program
1.6 Dual Degrees
1.7 Doctoroff Business Leadership Program
2. JD Advising & Course Planning
2.1 Class Planning
2.2 Learning Outcomes
2.3 Selecting Second Year Classes
2.4 Selecting Third Year Classes
2.5 Courses In Your Final Quarter
2.6 Academic Support
2.7 Writing Requirements for J.D. Students
2.8 Experiential Learning Requirement
2.9 Clinical & Experiential Programs
2.10 Independent Research
2.11 Externships
2.12 Awards, Fellowships, and Academic Credit Restrictions
2.13 Credit for Participation on a Journal
2.14 Bigelow Program
2.15 CPT for International Law Students
3. Registration
3.1 Educational Records
3.2 Registration Overview
3.3 Bidding
3.4 Waitlisted/Closed Classes
3.5 Greenberg Seminars
3.6 Auditing Classes
3.7 Classes Outside of the Law School
3.8 Adding/Dropping Courses
3.9 Credit Adjustments
3.10 Conflicts between Classes
3.11 Similar Classes and Repetition of Classes
3.12 Registration Petitions
3.13 Registration Restrictions
3.14 Limit on Quarters of Enrollment
3.15 Non-Law Students
4. Classes, Exams & Grades
4.1 Class Attendance
4.2 Class Recording Policy
4.3 Use of Personal Electronic Devices During Class
4.4 Course Evaluations
4.5 Overview of Exams
4.6 In-Class Examinations
4.7 Take-Home Examinations
4.8 Prohibition on Cutting and Pasting and on Using Word During an Exam
4.9 Law School Policy on Generative AI
4.10 Anonymous Grading
4.11 Communications with Faculty During Exams
4.12 Electronic Devices & Headphones During Exams
4.13 Exam Scheduling
4.14 Record Keeping
4.15 Exams on Library Web Site
4.16 Grading
4.17 Academic Standing
4.18 J.D. Honors
4.19 Paper Extensions
4.20 Summer Registration
4.21 Zoom Participation Policy
5. Enrollment Policies
5.1 Visiting Another School
5.2 Academic Leaves
5.3 Administrative Leave of Absence
5.4 Use of Facilities While on a Leave of Absence
5.5 Administrative Withdrawal
5.6 Voluntary Withdrawal
6. Academic & Professional Opportunities
6.1 Journals
6.2 Administrative Procedures for Journals
6.3 Policy for New Student Journals or Reviews
6.4 Hinton Moot Court
6.5 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
6.6 Other Moot Court Competitions
6.7 Programs and Publications
6.8 Kapnick Leadership and Professionalism Initiative
7. Administrative Matters
7.1 The Chicago Card
7.2 Immunizations
8. Communications
8.1 Law School Weekly Briefs
8.2 Law Events Listserv
8.3 Law School Posting and Chalking Policies
8.4 Email
8.5 Audio and Video Recordings of Events
8.6 Personal Recording and Photography
8.7 Photography at the Law School
9. Computer Services
9.1 Law School Services
9.2 University Computer Services
9.3 Technology Fair Use Policy
10. Disciplinary Procedures
11. Facilities
11.1 Building Hours
11.2 Building Services & Maintenance
11.3 Green Lounge
11.4 Lockers
11.5 Lost and Found
11.6 Smoking Policy
12. Financial Matters
12.1 Bills
12.2 Financial Aid
13. Grievance Policy & Grade Reviews
13.1 Purpose & Scope
13.2 Informal Resolution Process
13.3 Formal Grievance Procedures
13.4 Additional Support
13.5 Grade Reviews: Administrative, arithmetical, or mechanical error
13.6 Procedures for Grade Reviews related to exam maladministration
14. Student Concerns Regarding ABA Accreditation Standards
15. Student Travel Policy
Travel Funding
International Travel
16. University Policies
12. Financial Matters
12.1 Bills
12.2 Financial Aid