Student Handbook
Academic Year 2008-2009
policies, procedures, academic rules and course descriptions
Table of Contents
all files in PDF format - none larger than 512K except where noted
Deans Welcome, page 3
Pierce Law Mission and Statement of Values, page 4
Notice of Non-Discrimination, page 5
Academic Calendar, page 6
Administration Listing, page 7
JD Degree Requirements, page 9
JD and Joint Degree Tuition Policy, page 10
Registrar & Examination Policy, page 11
Accommodation Policy, page 13
Disability Documentation Policy, page 16
Pierce Law Commencement Policy, page 17
Student Employment Policies & Practices, page 18
Student Bar Association, page 21
Moot Court, page 22
Pierce Law Review and IDEA: The Intellectual Property Law Review, page 23
Student Organizations, page 23
Student Health Insurance 26
Education Rights & Privacy Policy, page 26
Policy Against Sexual Harrassment, page 29
Sexual, Romantic and Familial Relationships Policy, page 31
Building Security Policy, page 33
Pierce Law Parking Policy 34
Pierce Law Library, page 35
Pierce Law Bookstore 37
Network & Computer Services Usage Policy, page 38
Pierce Law Center Web Policy, page 40
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Policy, page 41
Pierce Law Policy on Smoking & Alcohol, page 43
Therapists & Counseling Services, page 44
Churches & Places of Worship, page 45
Medical Care Facilities & Fitness Centers, page 46
Concerns, Questions or Feedback, page 46
ACADEMIC RULES & REGULATIONS, page 47
Juris Doctor Academic Rules and Regulations, page 48
Rule I Requirements for Juris Doctor Degree, page I—1
Rule II Registration, Enrollment, Withdrawal and Attendance, page II—3
Rule III Examinations, page III—7
Rule IV Grading, page IV—11
Rule V Numerical Equivalents of Letter Grades, page V—15
Rule VI Academic Standing and Review, page VI—16
Rule VII Appeals From Decisions of the Academic Standing Committee, page VII—21
Rule VIII Independent Study, Multiple Creit for Same Work Product, Credit for Nonlaw,
Graduate-Level Schhol Work, & Maximum Credit for Clinical Offerings, page VIII—24
Rule IX J.D. Externship Program, page IX—26
Rule X Transfer of Credit, page X—34
Rule XI Student Leaves of Absence and Rights of Return, page XI—35
Rule XII Rules of Procedure for Appeals (NON-ACADEMIC STANDING), page XII—36
Rule XIII-1 Conduct Code, page XIII—38
Rule XIII-2 Rules of Procedure for Conduct Code Violation Cases, page XIII—45
Rule XIV Student Participation in Pierce Law, page XV-51
Rule XV Pierce Law Meeting, page XV—51
Rule XVI Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress to Maintain Financial Aid Eligibility, page XVII—52
Rule XVII Law Center Policies, page XVII—52
Commerce & Technology Law Degree, page 104
Rule I Admissions, page 105
Rule II The LLM Degree, page 105
Rule III The Interdisciplinary MCT, page 106
Rule IV Degree Requirements for Joint Degree Students, page 107
Rule V Diploma in Commerce and Technology (DCT), page 107
Rule VI Commerce and Technology Program Academics Information, page 108
Rule VII General Information, page 111
Rule VIII LLM-CT Relationship to other Pierce Law Programs, page 111
Rule IX Rules Application, page 112 (first 112)
Intellectual Property Law Degree, page 112 (second 112)
Rule I Admissions, page 113
Rule II The LLM Degree, page 113
Rule III The Interdisciplinary MIP, page 115
Rule IV Degree Requirements for Joint Degree Students, page 116
Rule V Diploma in Intellectual Property (DIP), page 116
Rule VI Intellectual Property Program Academics Information, page 116
Rule VII General Information, page 119
Rule VIII LLM-IP Relationship to other Pierce Law Programs 120
Rule IX Rules Application, page 120
International Criminal Law Justice Program 122
Rule I Admissions, page 123
Rule II The LLM Degree, page 123
Rule III The Interdisciplinary ICLJ, page 125
Rule IV Degree Requirements for Joint Degree Students, page 126
Rule V International Criminal Law and Justice Academics Information, page 127
Rule VI General Information, page 130
Rule VII LLM-ICLJ Relationship to other Pierce Law Programs, page 130
Rule VIII Rules Application, page 131
Course Descriptions, page 133
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