Student Handbook
Academic Year 2009-2010
policies, procedures and academic rules
Complete document, 122 pages, 1.3MB in PDF format (please note it is quite large)
Table of Contents
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, pages 7-8
JD Degree Requirements, page 9
JD and Joint Degree Tuition Policy, pages 10-12
Registrar & Examination Policy, pages 12-13
Accommodation Policy, pages 13-16
Disability Documentation Policy, pages 16-17
Pierce Law Commencement Policy, pages 17-18
Student Employment Policies & Practices, pages 18-21
Student Bar Association, page 22
Moot Court, page 22
Pierce Law Review and IDEA®: The Intellectual Property Law Review, page 26
Student Organizations, pages 26-28
Concerns, Questions or Feedback, 28
Student Health Insurance, page 29
Education Rights & Privacy Policy, pages 29-31
Policy Against Sexual Harassment, pages 32-34
Sexual, Romantic and Familial Relationships Policy, pages 34-36
Building Security Policy, pages 36-37
Pierce Law Parking Policy, pages 37-38
Pierce Law Library, pages 38-39
Pierce Law Bookstore, page 40
Network & Computer Services Usage Policy, pages 40-41
Pierce Law Center Web Policy, page 42
Student Financial Services Code of Conduct, pages 42-43
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Policy, pages 43-45
Pierce Law Policy on Smoking & Alcohol, page 46
Therapists & Counseling Services, pages 46-47
Churches & Places of Worship, page 47
Medical Care Facilities & Fitness Centers, page 48
ACADEMIC RULES & REGULATIONS, page 49 (cover)
Juris Doctor Academic Rules and Regulations, page 50 (cover)
Table of Contents, pages i-iii
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—25
Rule IX J.D. Externship Program, page IX—27 (externships)
Rule X Transfer of Credit, page X—34
Rule XI Student Leaves of Absence and Rights of Return, page XI—36
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 XIV—51
Rule XV Pierce Law Meeting, page XV—51
Rule XVI Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress to Maintain Financial Aid Eligibility, page XVI—52
Rule XVII Law Center Policies, page XVII—53
Table of Contents, pages 107-109
Rule II Degree Requirements for LLM Candidates, page 111
Rule III Degree Requirements for Master Candidates, page 113
Rule IV Degree Requirements for Joint Degree Candidates, page 116
Rule V Degree Requirements for Diploma Candidates, page 117
Rule VI Master, Joint Degree and Diploma Program Academic Information, page 118
Rule VII Master, Joint Degree and Diploma Program Rules Application, page 121
note: course descriptions are available online
