Law School Academic Calendars

2026-27 Academic Calendar

Fall 2026

Mandatory Orientation for LL.M. StudentsMonday, August 10-Friday, August 14, and Monday, August 17
Mandatory Orientation for 1L and Exchange StudentsFriday, August 14, and Monday, August 17
First-Year Classes BeginWednesday, August 19
Upper-Level Classes BeginMonday, August 24
Course Add/Drop Period EndsMonday, August 31 (9 a.m.)
Labor Day Holiday (no classes)Monday, September 7
Fall BreakMonday, October 12-Wednesday, October 14
Election Day Holiday (no classes)Tuesday, November 3
Thanksgiving RecessWednesday, November 25-Friday, November 27
Last Day of Regularly Scheduled ClassesWednesday, December 2
Election Day Make-up for 1L Classes (if necessary)Thursday, December 3
Exam PeriodFriday, December 4-Friday, December 18 (not weekends) (details TBA on LawWeb)

January Term 2027

The Law School's January term extends from January 4-23, 2027. J-term Abroad courses and J-term Externships occur throughout this period. No classes are held at the Law School on Monday, January 18, in observance of MLK Day. Classes occur at the Law School January 19-22.

Spring 2027

Spring Semester Begins (1L and Upper-Level)Monday, January 25
Course Add/Drop Period EndsMonday, February 1 (9 a.m.)
Spring BreakSaturday, March 6-Sunday, March 14
Classes EndFriday, April 30
Exam PeriodMonday, May 3-Friday, May 14 (not weekends) (details TBA on LawWeb)
Final Exercises/GraduationSunday, May 23 (University and Law School Ceremonies)

2027-28 Academic Calendar

Fall 2027

Mandatory Orientation for LL.M. StudentsTBA
Mandatory Orientation for 1L and Exchange StudentsTBA
First-Year Classes BeginWednesday, August 18
Upper-Level Classes BeginMonday, August 23
Course Add/Drop Period EndsMonday, August 30 (9 a.m.)
Labor Day Holiday (no classes)Monday, September 6
Fall BreakMonday, October 11-Wednesday, October 13
Election Day Holiday (no classes)Tuesday, November 2
Thanksgiving RecessWednesday, November 24-Friday, November 26
Last Day of Regularly Scheduled ClassesWednesday, December 1
Election Day Make-up for 1L Classes (if necessary)Thursday, December 2
Exam PeriodFriday, December 3-Friday, December 17 (not weekends) (details TBA on LawWeb)

January Term 2028

The Law School's January term extends from January 3-22. J-term Abroad courses and J-term Externships occur throughout this period. No classes are held at the Law School on Monday, January 17, in observance of MLK Day. Classes occur at the Law School January 18-21.

Spring 2028

Spring Semester Begins (1L and Upper-Level)Monday, January 24
Course Add/Drop Period EndsMonday, January 31 (9 a.m.)
Spring BreakSaturday, March 4-Sunday, March 12
Classes EndFriday, April 28
Exam PeriodMonday, May 1-Friday, May 12 (not weekends) (details TBA on LawWeb)
Final Exercises/GraduationSunday, May 21 (University and Law School Ceremonies)