Fall 2021 Daily Cycles began yesterday, July 14th at 1:30 pm. Please keep in mind that the daily cycles are not live. Each day during the daily cycle, students may enter add/drop bids from 1:30 pm through 9:30 am New […]
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Requirements for the JD Degree
As noted on the Law School’s website in the J.D. Regulations and Requirements section, students must complete the following to graduate with the J.D. degree: • A minimum of 83 credits. Please note that if you have taken a class […]
Fall 2021 Daily Cycles #1
Fall Daily add-drop cycle will occur from July 14 at 1:30 pm New York time – July 21 at 9:30 am New York time. Note on Daily CyclesEach BUSINESS DAY during the daily cycle, students may enter bids from 1:30 […]
Update on 3L Bar Certification and JD Academic Honors Computation
Thank you for your patience. NY Bar certifications are almost done. However, we continue to graduate and certify students for the various bar exams. Second-year JD Academic Honors (i.e., Butler, Allen, and Mckay ) have been computed, and Academic Services […]
Questions about 3L Bar Certification and JD Academic Honors?
Questions about 3L Bar Certification and JD Academic Honors? Thank you for your patience. We continue to graduate and certify students for the various bar exams. While most upper–level grades have been received, there are few outstanding. We anticipate […]
Course Selection – Things to Consider
To: All Rising 2Ls and 3Ls From: Office of Academic Services Dear Students, Fall 2021 Bidding Cycle 1 opens in late June. Please check these links before the start of the cycle. Advising Information Faculty Academic Advising information by […]
JD Degree Requirements
To: Rising 2Ls and 3Ls From: Michelle L. Kirkland, Assistant Dean for Academic Services and Registration Please review the JD degree requirements. JDs earn 30 credits in the 1L year. For the subsequent four semesters, they typically will take […]
Start of Classes Checklist and Reminders
Welcome to the Summer 2021 semester! Classes begins session 1 begins on Monday, May 17. Daily Cycles began May 13 at 1:30 p.m. and end Friday, May 21 at 9:30am. Bids may be entered (or changed) each day, beginning at […]
May 1: Deadline for Submitting Outstanding Work from Prior Semesters (3Ls and Full-time LLMs)
As May 2021 graduation approaches, we write to remind you that it is imperative for students to submit their incomplete work from a prior semester to the faculty no later than May 1, 2021 (unless your professor has given you […]
Apr. 22 : Deadline to Drop a Course without a WD
The deadline for upper-year students to drop a Spring 2021 class is 4:45 pm New York Time on Thursday, April 22. Important items: Submit a digital ticket to your program office by the deadline. Please log into COURSES and scroll […]
CORRECTION: Friday, April 30: Deadline to Elect JD Credit/Fail Option
Please note the correct deadline to select the Credit/Fail Option for Spring 2021 applicable classes is Friday, April 30 at 11:59 pm New York Time. You may elect to register for a total of two courses on a Credit/Fail basis […]
Reminder: Classes canceled on Monday, April 12 and Legislative Monday on Wednesday, April 14
I hope that the semester is going well. As a reminder, all Law School classes are canceled on Monday, April 12. Wednesday, April 14 is a Legislative Monday at the Law School. This means that Monday classes will be held […]
Hardship Credit/Fail
As we approach the end of the semester we have had several questions about the Hardship CR/F. If you select the Hardship CR/F grade please be aware that the following ledger will appear below the class on your transcript […]
Summer 2021 Classes at NYU Law – Current 1Ls and 2L Can Register Starting Monday, March 1
This summer, we have varied course offerings, and we know some1L and 2L JDs may be interested in registering for the same. This summer session was meant mostly for LLMs, but we do have a few seats still available. See […]
Summer 2021 Registration Cycle #2 closes Friday, March 5 at 9:30am New York Time
To: Summer 2021 and Part-Time LLM Students From: Office of Academic Services and Registration Date: March 3, 2021 Re: Summer 2021 Registration Cycle #2 closes Friday, March 5 at 9:30am New York Time COURSES is open for Summer Registration […]
2021-2022 Academic Calendar
The 2021-2022 Academic Calendar is posted on the Law School website. Please remember that both fall 2021 and spring 2022 will be thirteen-week semesters. Additionally, the thirteen-week Block Schedule for the 2021-2022 academic year is posted.
Work Authorization for F-1 Students Webinar Feb. 17 at 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Memo to: All International Students on F-1 Visas From: Harry Melo – Office of Global Services Paula Bailey – Office of Academic Services This email is intended for all F1 students. Attached is an F-1 Work Authorization Checklist and a Legal Profession […]
Legislative Monday on Tuesday, Feb. 16
Tuesday, February 16 is a Legislative Monday at the Law School. This means that Monday classes will be held on Tuesday, February 16. Tuesday classes are canceled on February 16. These classes do not need to be made up; the […]
Zoom Profile Updates – Preferred Name/Pronouns
To: All Students From: Michelle Kirkland, Assistant Dean for Academic Services and Registration RE: ZOOM Profile Updates – Preferred Name/Pronouns This is a quick update to let you know that the University has fixed the renaming function in Zoom. […]
Post Completion OPT Workshop for Law Students
Are you an F-1 international student getting ready to graduate? You’ve probably heard of OPT or “Optional Practical Training”. F-1 students interested in pursuing professional practical experience in the U.S. after graduation will need to apply for work authorization. We […]
December 4: Deadline to Drop a Course without a WD
The deadline for upper-year students to drop a fall 2020 class is 4:45 pm on Friday, December 4. Important items: Follow the remote drop process detailed on our website. See the section titled “Dropping A Course After the Courses System […]
Fall 2020 Final Exam Information
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fall 2020 exams will be remote. The majority of fall 2020 exams will be completed on the Law School’s Take-Home Exam System (THES). We are also conducting a small Exam4 Remote Pilot Program. The Exam4 […]
Fall 2020 Exams – Proof of Location/Travel Required
To: All Students Requesting a Time Zone Accommodation (not applicable to Executive LL.M. Tax and MSL students) From: Office of Academic Services Re: Fall 2020 Exams – Proof of Location/Travel Required Dear Students, Due to the current situation, we understand […]
Fall 2020 Exam Postponement/Accommodation Requests – Available November 11–November 23 (not applicable to Executive LLM Tax and MSL students)
While exams are still a bit way off, it is important that you take time to review your exam schedule for any conflicts and apply for an exam postponement/accommodation per the rules. Let’s do everything we can to facilitate a smooth […]
Spring 2021 – Daily Bidding Cycle Available Each Day from November 9 at 1:30 pm – November 11 at 9:30 am New York Time
Spring 2021 Daily Cycles will begin on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 1:30 pm. You may submit (or change) bids in the daily add/drop cycles each day through Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 9:30 am New York Time. During Daily Cycles, enter […]
NY Bar – February 2021 Exam – Apply for Testing Accommodations by November 30, 2020
Please see below from the NY Board of Law Examiners regarding Accommodations for the February 2021 bar exam: https://www.nybarexam.org/ NOTICE TO CANDIDATES SEEKING TEST ACCOMMODATIONS ON THE FEBRUARY 2021 EXAM “Individuals with disabilities who are permitted to apply for the […]
1L Elective Registration Drop in Advising Hours – Monday, November 2 from 10am to 1pm
First year J.D. students, please visit Student Services Virtual Reception Area for additional 1L Elective advising on Monday, November 2, from 10 – 1 pm. You can also enter to the session by clicking on “Visit our virtual reception area” on our Contact […]
Test Accommodations for the New York Bar Exam and the New York Law Exam
Accommodations: Please see the New York State Board of Law Examiner’s Test Accommodations Handbook for testing accommodations. Pages 5-6 note the deadlines below. Please refer to the Handbook for further details. “The original signed and notarized application or re-application for […]
Important Tips on How to Join a Class Zoom Session
It has come to our attention that some of you have experienced difficulty joining a class session in Zoom. The IT Department has provided a check list outlining the steps to take to properly join a class session. Following these […]
Legislative Monday on Wednesday, September 9, 2020
To: Law School CommunityFrom: Michelle L. Kirkland, Assistant Dean for Academic Services and RegistrationDate: September 4, 2020Re: Legislative Monday on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 and Offices Closing Early on Friday, September 4, 2020 The University (and all Law […]