Law Academic Regulations

University of Richmond School of Law

The University of Richmond School of Law is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. It educates lawyers to think critically, act ethically, advocate zealously, serve compassionately, and advance the broader social good of their communities. It produces knowledge that expands the understanding of law and contributes to the improvement of legal systems. And it cultivates and models a genuinely collegial community marked by inclusivity, civility, engagement, and concern for others and the greater good.

Academic Requirements

Academic Progress for J.D. Students

Academic Requirements for J.D. Students

Academic Progress of L.L.M. Students

Academic Requirements for L.L.M. Students

General Course Guidelines and Grading

Students are expected to achieve in the classroom and make steady progress toward the completion of degree requirements. Relevant designations are specified in the following sections.

Class Attendance

Changes in Catalog Information

Employment While Attending Law School

Encumbrances

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Evaluation and Grade Appeals

Examinations

Examination Procedures

Grading Policy

Grade Systems and Reports

Honor Code

Order of Coif Honors

Religious Observance Policy

Standards of Student Conduct

Transfer Work

Visiting Another Law School

Registration

Auditing Courses

Leave of Absence

Letters of Good Standing

Registration

Registration Holds

Repeated Courses

Withdrawal

Graduation

Graduation Policies