Student Academic Handbook

 Academic Program

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Program
• Joint Degree Programs
• Master of Laws Program
• Master of Legal Studies and Certificate in Legal Studies Programs
• Specialized Fields of Study - Concentration Program 

Academic Information for All Students

• Academic Advising
• Academic Calendar
• Academic Probation
• Academic Standing Rules
• Academic Success Program
• Academic Verification
• Address Update
• Auditing a Course
• Bar Admission and Exam Information
• Class Attendance
• Class Ranking
• Co-Curricular Credit Rules
• Confidentiality of Student Education Records
• Course Descriptions
• Credit Hours for Coursework
• Degree Audit (Academic Requirements report)
• Disability Accommodation
• Distance Education
• Drop-Add
• Earning Credits from Another ABA-Accredited Law School
• Employment While Enrolled
• Externships
• Final Exam Information
• Grade Appeals
• Grading Information
• Grading System
• Grading Norms
• Honor Code
• Honors, Woolsack and CALI Awards
• Independent Study
• In-House Clinics
• International Study
• Journals
• J.D. Degree Requirements
• LL.M. Academic Handbook
• Non-Law Students in Law School Classes
• Pass-Fail Rules
• Penn State University Course Credits
• Planning Your Upper Level Courses
• Registration Information
• Regulations Governing Papers Submitted For Course Credit
• Request Letter of Good Standing
• Required Courses
• Required Experiential Learning Credits
• Required Upper Level Writing Seminar Course
• Residency Credits Toward J.D. Degree
• Schedule of Courses
• Semesters of Residence
• Student Certification to Practice
• Transcripts
• Transfer Students
• Withdrawal