Academic Planning
While you are not locked into the Academic Plan you complete as a 1L, the process helps you control your academic career and prepare for your future as a lawyer.
Academic Planning Events and Deadlines
The Academic Plan process includes the following annual events and deadlines.
| Date | Events & Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2 | Continuing Orientation Program: Planning Your Law School Career -- The Basics |
| Nov. 13 | Continuing Orientation Program: Academic Opportunities |
| Feb. 5 | Continuing Orientation Program: Academic Planning for 2L and 3L Years |
| Feb. 5 - March 8 | Seek academic advising from faculty and J.D. professional staff |
| March 8 | Academic Plan Deadline Required Forms: |
| March 9 - April 16 |
Feedback on academic plans from J.D. professional staff |
The Academic Plan process allows students in the spring of their first year to design a second and third year that meets their personal and professional goals. On the Academic Plan, students indicate their plans and preferences in regards to:
- Bar preparation
- Clinics
- Co-curricular activities
- Concurrent degrees
- Emphasis areas
- Externships
- Graduation date
- Pro bono plan
- Courses to fulfill the experiential learning requirement
- Upper division writing requirement