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a.
First-Semester Academic Standing
i.
At the end of the first semester, a student is not in good academic standing
and will be dismissed from the law school if either of the following applies:
a.
the student receives final grades that are unsatisfactory in three of the
student’s first semester courses,
or
b.
the student receives two or more final grades of D+ or lower in first
semester courses
The dismissal is final, and there is no appeal of the dismissal. The academic
performance and individual circumstances of students who are dismissed
pursuant to this section are not subject to review by the Academic Standing
Committee.
ii.
The Academic Standing Committee will review a student who has
unsatisfactory final grades in two courses for the first semester but who
does not fall under II. C. 1. a. i. Such a student is not in good academic
standing and may be dismissed. The Committee may vote to allow the
student to continue on academic probation. The Committee may also set
other conditions of the student’s continued enrollment, including but not
limited to a reduction in course load, participation in academic and other
student support programs or courses, repeat of certain courses, or a leave
of absence from the school. In determining if a student may continue, the
Committee will take into account the following:
a.
whether the student experienced extraordinary circumstances during
the first semester that affected the student’s academic performance
or
b.
whether the student is likely to succeed in the study of law.
If the Committee votes to dismiss the student, that dismissal is final and
unappealable.
iii.
Students who receive one unsatisfactory grade in the first semester will
a.
receive a notice from the Academic Standing Committee warning the
student of the Academic Standing Requirements and advising the
student of academic support resources, and
b.
be required to meet with a faculty member, advisor or associate dean, to
be designated by the Dean, to discuss their first semester difficulties
and devise a course of action for achieving academic success and
passing the bar examination. Students may be directed to participate in
the Academic Support Program, enroll in particular courses in the upper
year curriculum, or take other appropriate corrective measures.