Law School Academic Calendars

2025-26 Academic Calendar

Fall 2025
Mandatory Orientation for LL.M. StudentsMonday, August 11-Friday, August 15; Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19 (Optional weekend activities)
Mandatory Orientation for 1L and Exchange StudentsFriday, August 15; Monday, August 18; and Tuesday, August 19 (Optional weekend activities)
First-Year Classes BeginWednesday, August 20
Upper-Level Classes BeginMonday, August 25
Labor Day Holiday (no classes)Monday, September 1
Course Add/Drop Period EndsTuesday, September 2 (9 a.m.)
Fall BreakMonday, October 13-Wednesday, October 15
Election Day Holiday (no classes)Tuesday, November 4
Thanksgiving RecessWednesday, November 26-Friday, November 28
Last Day of Regularly Scheduled ClassesWednesday, December 3
1L Tuesday Classes Meet (Election Day make-up)Thursday, December 4
Exam PeriodFriday, December 5-Thursday, December 18 (Details TBA on LawWeb)
January Term 2026
The Law School's January term extends from January 2-17, 2026. J-term Abroad courses and J-term Externships occur during this period, while remaining J-term courses occur from January 12-15, 2026.
Spring 2026
Spring Semester BeginsMonday, January 19
MLK Day Holiday (no classes)
(SRO will advise faculty re: mandatory makeups)		Monday, January 19
First Class Sessions (1L and Upper-Level)Tuesday, January 20
Course Add/Drop Period EndsTuesday, January 27 (9 a.m.)
Spring BreakSaturday, February 28-Sunday, March 8
Classes EndFriday, April 24
Exam PeriodMonday, April 27-Friday, May 8 (Details TBA on LawWeb)
Final Exercises/GraduationSunday, May 17 (University and Law School Ceremonies)