Student Academic Handbook

The Academic Program

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Program
• Joint Degree Programs
• Master of Laws Program
• Certificate in Dispute Resolution and Advocacy (DRA)

Academic Information for All Students

• Academic Advising
• Academic Calendar
• Academic Standing Rules
• Academic Verification
• Advance Assignments
• Auditing a Course
• Bar Admission and Exam Information
• Changing Campuses and Taking Upper Level Course via AV
• Class Attendance
• Class Ranking
• Class Recording Policy
• Co-Curricular Credit Rules
• Confidentiality of Student Education Records
• Course Descriptions
• Drop-Add
• Earning Credits from Another ABA-Accredited Law School
• Employment While Enrolled 
• Externships
• Final Exam Information
• Grading Information
• Grading System
• Grading Norms
• Honor Code
• Honors and Woolsack
• Independent Study
• In-House Clinics
• International Study
• Journals
• J.D. Degree Requirements
• Law Review Requirements
• LL.M. Program and Policies
• LL.M. Class Ranking and Grade-Point Average 
• Mock Trial and Moot Court Competitions 
• Pass-Fail Option
• PSU Graduate Level Credits and Undergraduate Foreign Language Credits
• Planning Your Upper Level Courses 
• Registration Information
• Regulations Governing Papers Submitted For Course Credit
• Request Letter of Good Standing
• Required Courses 
• Required Professional Skills Course
• Required Seminar Course
• Residency Credits Toward J.D. Degree
• Schedule of Courses
• Semester Course Schedule
• Semesters of Residence
• Student Certification to Practice
• Transcripts
• Transfer Students
• Trial Advocacy Board
• Visiting Student Status
• Withdrawal