Student Handbook 2018-2019 - Stanford Law School
Student Handbook2018-2019
Table of ContentsGENERAL INFORMATION. 4Other Numbers You May Need:. 4Governance and Administration of the Law School. 5Computer Labs. 9Copy Machines and Copy Services. 9Counseling and Advising. 9Academic Advising. 9Personal Counseling. 9Emergencies. 10Facilities. 10Law Library. 10Law Lounge and Outdoor Spaces. 11Lost and Found. 11Mail, Mailboxes, and Lockers. 11Nursing Room. 11Official Notices. 11Security and Safety. 12Student Messages and Announcements. 12ACADEMIC STANDARDS. 13Academic Calendar. 13Autumn Quarter. 13Winter Quarter. 13Spring Quarter. 13Summer. 13Unit and Work Limitations and Attendance Requirements. 13First-Year Courses for JD Students. 13Minimum and Maximum Number of Quarter Units. 13Limitations on Working. 13Class Attendance . 13Graduation Requirements.14The Doctor Of Jurisprudence (JD) Degree . 14The Master Of Laws (LLM) Degree. 18The Master Of The Science Of Law (JSM) Degree. 21The Doctor Of The Science Of Law (JSD) Degree. 22Master Of Legal Studies (MLS) – A Non-Professional Degree. 25Grading System.26Honors/Pass. 26Mandatory Pass. 26Grading Standards.26Failure to Sit for an Examination. 26Late Arrival for an Examination. 26Automatic Grading Penalty for Late Papers. 26Special Rules for Papers in Legal Research and Writing and Global Litigation. 27Grades can be Changed Only in Extraordinary Circumstances. 27Satisfactory Academic Performance.27Failure to Make a Good Faith Effort in a Course . 27Academic Performance Requirements for JD Degree. 27Unsatisfactory Academic Performance (JD Students). 27GENERAL INFORMATION1
Unsatisfactory Academic Performance (JSD, JSM, LLM, and MLS Students). 27Reinstatement After Academic Disqualification. 28Awards For Academic Distinction.28CURRICULAR OPTIONS. 29Internal Curricular Options.29Clinical Education. 29Externship Program. 30Individualized Educational Opportunites. 31Directed Research. 31Directed Professional Writing. 32Research Track. 33Senior Thesis. 34Grading of Independent Research. 34Policy Lab. 34External Curricular Options.35Cross-Registration in Other Schools and Departments of The University. 35Joint and Cooperative Degree Programs. 36Taking Courses at Another Law School. 38LAW SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. 39Class Recording. 39Classroom Technology Policy. 39Conference Funds. 39Continuous Registration. 39Course Evaluations. 39Current Contact Information. 39Examination and Final Paper Procedures. 40Examination Procedures. 40Final Paper Procedures. 41Leaves of Absence. 42First-Year Students. 42Duration. 43Financial Aid Ramifications. 43Visa Ramifications. 43Relationship to the Law School While on Leave. 43Failure to be Registered or to be on an Approved Leave of Absence (Reinstatement). 43Non-Matriculated Quarter(s) (Visiting Another Law School). 43Limitations on Fulfilling Graduation Requirements. 43Timing of the Visit. 44Grading. 44Posting Policy. 44Size Limitations. 44Location Limitations. 44Duration Limitations. 44Policies and Procedures for Students with Disabilities. 44Disability Policy. 44Disability Procedures. 45Services Offered Directly by the Law School. 45Timely Requests. 45Confidentiality and Records. 46Pro Bono Program. 4622018-19 SLS STUDENT HANDBOOK
Pro Bono Policy. 46Procedures for Pursuing Concerns. 46Registration and Selection Of Classes. 47Repeat Policy. 48JD Students. 48Advanced Degree (LLM, JSM, JSD, and MLS) Students. 49Required Transcripts from other Institutions. 49Transcripts and Grade Reports. 49THE BAR EXAM. 49California Bar Exam. 49Structure of the Exam. 49LLM and JSM Requirements. 50New York Bar Exam. 50Structure of the Exam. 50New York Law Exam. 50Pro Bono Requirement. 51LLM and JSM Requirements. 51UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND STANDARDS. 52The Fundamental Standard. 52The Honor Code. 53Student Records. 53Notification of Rights Under FERPA. 53Directory Information. 54Consent to Use of Photographic Images. 54Nondiscrimination Policy. 55Policy on Sexual Harassment. 55Policy on Consensual Sexual or Romantic Relationships. 55Prohibited Sexual Conduct. 56Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. 56The Stanford Student Alcohol Policy. 56Smoke-Free Environment Policy. 56Campus Disruption Policy. 57Prohibition of the Possession of Dangerous Weapons on Campus . 57Ownership and Use of Stanford Trademarks and Images. 57Student Academic Grievance Procedure. 57Copying Printed Material . 57Computer and Network Usage Policy. 58Political Activities. 58Americans With Disabilities Act/Rehabilitation Act Grievance Procedure. 58Clery Act (Campus Security). 58GENERAL INFORMATION3
GENERAL INFORMATIONAs you approach the Law School campus from the front, you first see the Alexander Calder statue ‘Le Faucon’ in CooleyCourtyard. Beyond it, you will see the two wings of the original Law School building connected by a link building. Theclassrooms are primarily in the building to the right, while the Law Library and administrative offices are primarily in thebuilding to the left.Faculty offices, seminar rooms, and the Mills Legal Clinic are in the Neukom Building behind the link building. The linkbuilding houses the Law Lounge, the Law Café, the Manning Faculty Lounge, and two seminar rooms.The general telephone number for the Law School is (650) 723-2465. The Stanford University Operator provides up-to-datephone listings for all faculty and staff; dial (650) 723-2300 (or 0 from a campus phone). You can also use StanfordWho to findcontact information for faculty, staff and students: stanfordwho.stanford.edu/SWApp.The Law School’s website is www.law.stanford.edu.OTHER NUMBERS YOU MAY NEED:EMERGENCY911 (9-911 FROM A CAMPUS PHONE)You may also use the blue emergency phone towers located around campusEMERGENCY INFORMATION(650) 725-5555 (UNIVERSITY)(650) 725-0514 (LAW SCHOOL SPECIFIC)SURE ESCORT SERVICE(650) 725-SURE(offering late night escort or transportation home 7 days a week between 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. 7 nights a week duringFall, Winter and Spring quarters)STANFORD LAW SCHOOL OFFICESCareer ServicesRoom 145(650) 723-3924Financial AidRoom 107(650) 723-9247Law LibraryRoom 250(650) 723-2477Levin Center for Public Serviceand Public InterestRoom 384(650) 723-8974RegistrarRoom 100(650) 723-0994Student AffairsRoom 146(650) 725-0764The mailing address for all offices and departments within the Law School is:Stanford Law School559 Nathan Abbott WayStanford, CA 94305-8610The street address for the Neukom Building is:555 Nathan Abbott WayStanford, CA 94305-861042018-19 SLS STUDENT HANDBOOK
GOVERNANCE ANDADMINISTRATION OF THE LAWSCHOOLThe Dean and the faculty of the Law School are responsiblefor formulating the Law School’s programs. The deans areresponsible for administering those programs. Deans includeboth faculty and staff members.1. DEANSa. Dean M. Elizabeth Magill is the executive head of the LawSchool. She is responsible for providing leadership inplanning the Law School’s future and for overseeing theadministration of the school.b. Vice Dean Mark Kelman oversees the day-to-day academicgovernance of the Law School.c. Associate Deans for Curriculum Ralph Richard Banks andBernadette Meyler co-chair the Curriculum Committeeand are the people who select and schedule the coursesthat will be offered each quarter.d. Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid FayeDeal works with the faculty’s admissions committee toreview applications for JD, transfer, and advanced degreestudents. She also oversees the Office of Financial Aid.e. Associate Dean for Career Services Susan Robinsonoversees the Office of Career Services (OCS), whichprovides comprehensive career services to law studentsand graduates on private sector, judicial clerkship andinternational law opportunities.interested in government, public interest and public policyopportunities (both domestic and international).l. Associate Dean for Student Affairs Jory Steele overseesboth the Registrar’s Office and the Office of StudentAffairs (OSA), which advises journals and studentorganizations and runs Orientation, Graduation, andother programs throughout the year in addition topublishing the Weekly Brief.2. FACULTYPhotographs and short biographies of each faculty memberand lecturer, including courses taught and areas of interest, areincluded in the photo directory published each fall and on theLaw School’s website (www.law.stanford.edu).3. OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICESSusan Robinson, Associate Dean for Career Services725-0175susanr@law.stanford.eduMelissa Maynard Léger, Director of Recruiting723-3924melissa@law.stanford.eduNicole Pitman, Judicial Clerkships Director and Private e Sparks, Private Sector Advisor725-5935dsparks@law.stanford.eduElizabeth Di Giovanni, Director of International and AdvancedDegree Programs723-0363earmand@law.stanford.eduf. Associate Dean for Communications and Public RelationsSabrina Johnson is responsible for overseeing the LawSchool’s publications and website and for dealings withthe media.Nancy Lieberman, Private Sector Advisor723-1054nlieberman@law.stanford.edug. Associate Dean for External Relations Julia ErwinWeiner supervises the offices of development and alumnirelations.Rhiannon Acoba, Asst Director, Private Sector Programs725-3116rhiannon@law.stanford.eduh. Associate Dean for Global Programs and Graduate StudyRobert Daines oversees the Law School’s Global Initiativeand oversees the advanced degree (JSM, LLM, MLS)programs.i. Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Deborah Hensleroversees the JSD program.j. Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Chief FinancialOfficer Frank Brucato manages capital-planning projectsand finance for the Law School.k. Associate Dean for Public Service and Public InterestLaw Diane Chin oversees the John and Terry LevinCenter for Public Service and Public Interest Law, whichprovides career services to law students and graduatesZeenat Basrai, Private Sector Advisor724-5045zbasrai@law.stanford.eduCorinne Smith, Career Services : Room 143 administration building, main floor OfficeHours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.The Office of Career Services (OCS) serves as a bridge betweenstudents, alumni and employers with a focus on private sectorcareers and judicial clerkships. The staff provides studentswith the tools, information and resources they need to makeinformed career decisions and achieve their career aspirations.The cornerstone of OCS is individualized counseling. Advisorsget to know students through one-on-one appointments inorder to provide strategic and personalized advice basedon each student’s particular career objectives. They helpguide students in developing an effective career plan and inGENERAL INFORMATION5
identifying the steps necessary to meet their goals. Advisors alsoconnect students with SLS alumni and other practitioners toenable them to build and grow their network.OCS provides guidance and resources on self-assessments,resume and cover letter review, preparing for interviews,employer research, and much more. This includes a varietyof career programs and workshops. A few of the most popularinclude: “Spotlight” lunches focusing on specific practice areas andcareer paths Resume Workshops 1L and 2L Job Search Workshops Interview workshops Mock Interview Program (where students can practicetheir interviewing skills with both practicing attorneys andOCS Advisors)OCS also offers two On-Campus Interviewing programs(OCI). Spring OCI is focused primarily on 1L recruiting andtakes place mid-January. During Fall OCI, over 200 employersrepresenting more than 450 offices visit the Stanford Campusto recruit 2Ls and 3Ls. The majority of 2L students find theirsummer job through Fall OCI. Interviews are assigned bylottery, so all students have equal opportunity to meet withemployers. OCS handles the logistics and provides advice andsupport to students, helping them to navigate the entire processfrom bidding to interviews to offers.Judicial clerkships are one of the many career optionsstudents pursue. Over 30% of each class clerks at some pointafter graduation, and OCS works with faculty and studentsto facilitate the application process. Our Judicial ClerkshipDirector, Nicole Pitman, provides individualized counselingto stu
a few of the most popular include: "spotlight" lunches focusing on specific practice areas and career paths resume workshops 1l and 2l job search workshops interview workshops mock interview program (where students can practice their interviewing skills with both practicing attorneys and ocs advisors) ocs also offers two on-campus
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