The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is now posted on the Law School website at https://www.law.nyu.edu/academicservices/academiccalendar/2026-2027-academic-calendar Please remember that both fall 2026 and spring 2027 will be thirteen-week semesters. Also keep in mind that: In fall 2026, classes will begin on […]
ACADEMIC SERVICES
JD Degree Requirements
As noted on the Law School’s website in the J.D. Regulations and Requirements section, students must complete the following to graduate with the J.D. degree: • A minimum of 83 credits. Please note that if you have taken a class outside of […]
How to Request Academic Accommodations
The Accessibility Support team in the Office of Academic Services supports equal access to educational opportunities by working with students, faculty, faculty assistants, and administrators to coordinate and implement academic accommodations authorized for students by the Moses Center for Accessibility […]
1L Elective Registration Webinar on Thursday, October 23
Join the Office of Academic Services for an informative webinar designed to help you navigate the registration process for your 1L elective. Get guidance on how to bid for classes, upcoming registration dates, and tips on using COURSES effectively. […]
How to Request Academic Accommodations
The Accessibility Support team in the Office of Academic Services supports equal access to educational opportunities by working with students, faculty, faculty assistants, and administrators to coordinate and implement academic accommodations authorized for students by the Moses Center for Accessibility […]
1L Elective Registration Webinar on Thursday, October 23
Join the Office of Academic Services for an informative webinar designed to help you navigate the registration process for your 1L elective. Get guidance on how to bid for classes, upcoming registration dates, and tips on using COURSES effectively. […]
NOTE: February 2026 Examination Information – Massachusetts Bar Exam
February 2026 Bar Exam – https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-board-of-bar-examiners The February 2026 Massachusetts Bar Exam will be held at the Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (MCEC) in Boston, MA and in Springfield, MA. There is limited standard seating in Springfield. Petitioners […]
JD Degree Requirements
As noted on the Law School’s website in the J.D. Regulations and Requirements section, students must complete the following to graduate with the J.D. degree: • A minimum of 83 credits. Please note that if you have taken a class outside of […]
Spring 2026 Daily Cycles #1 Ends Friday, October 17 at 9:30 am EST
Spring 2026 Daily Cycles #1 ends on Friday, October 17 at 9:30 am EST. If you have not already done so, please make adjustments to your spring 2026 schedule if you so desire before then. After this October daily […]
1L Elective Information Session on Wed, Oct 15
The Office of Academic Services invites you to our 1L Elective Information Session on Wednesday, October 15 from 1:10pm – 2:25pm in Tishman Auditorium. This is a great opportunity for our 1Ls to meet some of the faculty that […]
How to Request Academic Accommodations
The Accessibility Support team in the Office of Academic Services supports equal access to educational opportunities by working with students, faculty, faculty assistants, and administrators to coordinate and implement academic accommodations authorized for students by the Moses Center for Accessibility […]
Spring 2026 Daily Cycles #1 Begins Friday, October 10 at 1:30 pm EST
Spring 2026 Daily Cycles #1 begins Friday, October 10 at 1:30 pm EST. Please make adjustments to your spring 2026 schedule if you so desire. This daily add/drop cycle will run each business day through Friday, October 17 at 9:30 […]
1L Elective Information Session on Wed, Oct 15
The Office of Academic Services invites you to our 1L Elective Information Session on Wednesday, October 15 from 1:10pm – 2:25pm in Tishman Auditorium. This is a great opportunity for our 1Ls to meet some of the faculty that […]
Full-time NYU School of Law Students Who Are Called for Jury Duty
Full-time NYU School of Law students are eligible to request a deferment of their jury duty service. If you receive a summons for jury duty to serve when classes are in session, bring the original summons to your program office no later […]
Deadline to Drop a Course Ending in October or Early November
Dear Students, If you are taking a course which ends in October or early November, the deadline to drop that course is the last day the class meets. Once the class has ended, you will only be permitted to […]
Spring 2026 Convocation Date
Dear Students, Please note that the Spring 2026 Convocation date has been posted. The change is now reflected in the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar: University Commencement May 14, Th Convocation May 19, T (updated September 25, 2025)
Sept. 29: Deadline to Register for Fall 2025 Writing Credit & Directed Research
The fall 2025 deadline to register for a Writing Credit and Directed Research is Monday, September 29, 2025. If you are not already registered, you must add these classes by following the instructions here and getting the approval of the […]
November 2025 MPRE – September 25 Registration Deadline
The deadline to sign up for the November 2025 MPRE is September 25, 2025. Remember, you can sit for the MPRE even though you have not completed your Professional Responsibility class. See the basic MPRE application deadlines below, but please […]
FERPA Notice and Reminder Regarding Access to Student Information
FERPA Notice The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) works to maintain your privacy as a student. With that, you may need to access or amend your records, review how the FERPA discloses personal identifiable information, or find out […]
JD Credit/Fail Option Now Available for Designated Fall 2025 Classes
2L and 3L JD students can now elect the Credit/Fail option for designated Fall 2025 classes. Students may elect this option or change their election via Albert until Monday, December 1 at 11:59 pm. REQUIREMENTS 2L and 3L students […]
Fall 2025 Daily Cycles #2 Ends Thursday, September 4 at 9:30 am EST
Dear Students, Fall 2025 Daily Cycles #2 will end on Thursday, September 4 at 9:30 am EST. Please keep in mind that the daily cycles are not live. Each business day during the daily cycle, students may enter […]
Legislative Monday on Wednesday, September 3
NYU offices will close early at 4:00 PM on Friday, August 29. On Labor Day, Monday, September 1, all Law School classes are canceled and offices will be closed. Classes will resume and offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 2. […]
Delete All Bids You No Longer Want
Be careful of conditional add/drops or bids you no longer want. Remember to delete the bid for any class you no longer wish to add to your schedule. You remain on the waitlist for a closed class until you delete your bid. To delete a bid, click on the stylus […]
Legislative Monday on Wednesday, September 3
NYU offices will close early at 4:00 PM on Friday, August 29. On Labor Day, Monday, September 1, all Law School classes are canceled and offices will be closed. Classes will resume and offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 2. […]
Class Shopping & First Class Attendance – Certain Classes Bid by 9:30am
A reminder that some classes have special attendance rules. For more details, please see https://www.law.nyu.edu/recordsandregistration/first-class-attendance Closed Seminars/Colloquia/Simulations: The law school rules permit faculty to admit up to two students to closed seminars/colloquia/simulations during the first class meeting outside the regular registration […]
Start of Classes Checklist for 1L Students
Dear 1L Students, We want to remind you that classes begin Tuesday, August 26. Here is a brief checklist to ensure that you have not missed important matters regarding the start of classes: Class Assignments: Brightspace — Check […]
Start of Classes Reminders Checklist for Upper-Year Students
Classes begin Tuesday, August 26. Fall 2025 Daily Cycles #2 begins Wednesday, August 20 at 1:30 pm EST and ends Thursday, September 4 at 9:30 am EST. The cycles will run daily on business days (no weekends or holidays) […]
Fall 2025 – Columbia/NYU Exchange Program
On Tuesday, August 19 at 10:00am EST, registration for the Columbia Law School/NYU School of Law Exchange Program begins. Important information about the program, the link to the online request form, and the list of Columbia classes for which NYU […]
Fall 2025 Daily Cycles #2 begins Wed, Aug 20 at 1:30 PM EST
Dear Students, Fall 2025 Daily Cycles #2 begins Wednesday, August 20 at 1:30 pm EST. Please keep in mind that the daily cycles are not live. Each business day during the daily cycle, students may enter add/drop bids […]
Registering for 1L Reading Groups
Registration for 1L Reading Groups begins Monday, August 18 at 1:30 pm EST. The deadline to register for 1L Reading Groups is Wednesday, August 20 at 9:30 am EST. 1L Reading Groups are a special opportunity to explore […]