2027-2028 Academic Calendar
Summer Session 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Introduction to U.S. Law (L.L.M.) | August 9-20, M-F |
Fall Semester 2027 (13-Weeks)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Transfer Student Orientation | July 23, F |
| Transfer and Visiting Students Participate in Registration | August 2-3, M-T |
| Residence Services Check-in for J.D. 1Ls | August 18, W |
| Orientation (J.D.) | August 18-23, W-M |
| Residence Services Check-in for LL.M.s and Returning Residents | August 21, Sat |
| Orientation (Full-Time LL.M., J.S.D. & Exchange Students) | August 23, M |
| Classes Begin | August 24, T (8 days before the University) |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | August 31, T at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | August 31, T at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | September 1 - November 29, W-M |
| Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) | September 6, M |
| Legislative Monday | September 8, W |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | September 20, M |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | September 20, M |
| Fall Break (No Classes) | October 11, M (Same as University) |
| Last Day to Apply for a January Degree | TBA |
| Election Day (No Classes) | November 2, T |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) | November 25-26, R-F |
| Last Day to Drop a Class for the Semester | November 29, M |
| Last Day of Classes | November 29, M |
| Reading Period | November 30 - December 5, T-Sun |
| Examination Period | December 6-16, M-R (1L Exams: Dec 7, 10, 14) |
| Examination Make-up Day | December 17, F |
| 1L Grade Deadline | January 5, W |
Spring Semester 2028 (13-Weeks)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Interview Week | TBA |
| Classes Begin | January 18, T (Same as University) |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | January 25, T at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | January 25, T at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | January 26 - April 25, W-T |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | January 31, M |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | January 31, M |
| 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 21, M (Same as University) |
| Legislative Monday | February 22, T (Same as University) |
| Spring Recess (No Classes) | March 13-17, M-F (Same as University) |
| Last Day to Drop a Class for the Semester | April 25, T |
| Last Day of Classes | April 25, T |
| Reading Period | April 26-30, W-Sun |
| Examination Period | May 1-11, M-R (1L Exams only on May 11) |
| University Commencement (tentative date) | May 11, R |
| Examination Make-up Day | May 12, F |
| Residence Services Check-out for Non-Graduating Residents | May 17, W by 10:00 am |
| Convocation | TBA |
| Residence Services Check-out for Graduating Residents (J.D.s and LL.M.s) | May 18, R by 10:00 am |
Summer Session 2028
Institute for Executive Education
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration | Prior to the first class meeting |
| Classes Begin | May 16, T |
| Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) | May 29, M |
| Juneteenth (No Classes) | June 19, M |
| Deadline to Apply for a September Degree | TBA |
| Fourth of July Holiday (No Classes) | July 4, T |
| Last Day of Classes | August 15, T |
| Examinations | August 17-18, R-F |
Graduate Tax Program
| Event | Date |
| Registration | Prior to the first class meeting |
| Classes Begin | May 24, W |
| Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) | May 29, M |
| Last Day to Add | June 15, R |
| Juneteenth (No Classes) | June 19, M |
| Deadline to Apply for a September Degree | TBA |
| Fourth of July Holiday (No Classes) | July 4, T |
| Last Day of Classes | July 28, F |
| Examinations | July 24 – August 4, M-F |
Introduction to US Law
| Event | Date |
| Registration | Prior to the first class meeting |
| Introduction to US Law | August 14-25, M-F |
| Examinations | August 25, F |