2022-23 Academic Calendar
| Fall 2022 | |
| Mandatory Orientation for New LL.M., S.J.D. and Exchange Students | Monday, August 15 - Friday, August 19 |
| Optional - PILA Day of Service & Get Together at the Park | Sunday, August 21 |
| Mandatory Orientation for 1L Students | Monday, August 22 - Tuesday, August 23 |
| First-Year Classes Begin | Wednesday, August 24 |
| Upper-Level Classes Begin | Tuesday, August 30 |
| Add/Drop Period Ends | Tuesday, September 6 (4 p.m.) |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 10 - Wednesday, October 12 |
| Election Day Holiday (no classes) | Tuesday, November 8 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25 |
| Last Day of Regularly Scheduled Classes | Wednesday, December 7 |
| 1L Tuesday Classes Meet (Election Day make-up) | Thursday, December 8 |
| Exam Period | Saturday, December 10 - Thursday, December 22 (See Final Exam Schedule for details.) |
| January Term 2023 | |
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The Law School’s January term extends from January 2-21, 2023. J-term Abroad courses, J-term Externships, and the Trial Advocacy College occur during this period, while the remaining J-term courses occur from January 17-20, 2023. No J-term classes will be held on the MLK Day holiday, January 16, 2023.
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| Spring 2023 | |
| Classes Begin | Monday, January 23 |
| Add/Drop Period Ends | Monday, January 30 (4 p.m.) |
| Spring Break | Saturday, March 4 - Sunday, March 12 |
| Classes End | Friday, April 28 |
| Exam Period | Monday, May 1 - Friday, May 12 (See Final Exam Schedule.) |
| Final Exercises/Graduation | Sunday, May 21 (University & Law School Ceremonies) |
2023-24 Academic Calendar
| Fall 2023 | |
| Mandatory Orientation for LL.M., S.J.D. and Exchange Students | Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18 and Monday, August 21 (Optional Activities Saturday, August 19) |
| Mandatory Orientation for 1L Students | Thursday, August 17 - Friday August 18 and Monday, August 21 (Optional Activities Saturday, August 19) |
| First-Year Classes Begin | Wednesday, August 23 |
| Upper-Level Classes Begin | Tuesday, August 29 |
| Add/Drop Period Ends | Tuesday, September 5 (9 a.m.) |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 9 - Wednesday, October 11 |
| Election Day Holiday (no classes) | Tuesday, November 7 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24 |
| Last Day of Regularly Scheduled Classes | Wednesday, December 6 |
| 1L Tuesday Classes Meet (Election Day make-up) | Thursday, December 7 |
| Exam Period | Saturday, December 9 - Thursday, December 21 (See Final Exam Schedule for details.) |
| January Term 2024 | |
| The Law School’s January term extends from January 2-20, 2024. J-term Abroad courses, J-term Externships, and the Trial Advocacy College occur during this period, while the remaining J-term courses occur from January 16-19, 2024. No J-term classes will be held on the MLK Day holiday, January 15, 2024. | |
| Spring 2024 | |
| Classes Begin | Monday, January 22 |
| Add/Drop Period Ends | Monday, January 29 (9 a.m.) |
| Spring Break | Saturday, March 2 - Sunday, March 10 |
| Classes End | Friday, April 26 |
| Exam Period | Monday, April 29 - Friday, May 10 (See Final Exam Schedule.) |
| Final Exercises/Graduation | Sunday, May 19 (University & Law School Ceremonies) |
2024-25 Academic Calendar (Tentative)
| Fall 2024 | |
| Mandatory Orientation for LL.M. Students | To be announced |
| Mandatory Orientation for 1L and Exchange Students | To be announced |
| First-Year Classes Begin | Wednesday, August 21 |
| Upper-Level Classes Begin | Tuesday, August 27 |
| Add/Drop Period Ends | Tuesday, September 3 (4 p.m.) |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 14 - Wednesday, October 16 |
| Election Day Holiday (no classes) | Tuesday, November 5 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 |
| Last Day of Regularly Scheduled Classes | Wednesday, December 4 |
| 1L Tuesday Classes Meet (Election Day make-up) | Thursday, December 5 |
| Exam Period | Saturday, December 7 - Thursday, December 19 (Details TBA on LawWeb) |
| January Term 2025 | |
| The Law School's January term extends from January 2-18, 2025. J-term Abroad courses, J-term Externships, and the Trial Advocacy College occur during this period, while remaining J-term courses occur from January 13-17, 2025. | |
| Spring 2025 | |
| Classes Begin | Monday, January 20 |
| MLK Day Holiday (no classes) | Monday, January 20 |
| Add/Drop Period Ends | Tuesday, January 28 (9 a.m.) |
| Spring Break | Saturday, March 8 - Sunday March 16 |
| Classes End | Friday, April 25 |
| Exam Period | Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 9 (Details TBA on LawWeb) |
| Final Exercises/Graduation | Sunday, May 18 (University & Law School Ceremonies) |
