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How many hours of classes are required for Hofstra?

Out of the total 87 credits required for graduation, the New York Court of Appeals rules for admission of attorneys permit Hofstra students to select up to 23 semester hours of non-classroom courses during their course of study. In calculating this 23-hour limitation, only the non-classroom portion of clinical and like courses must be counted. The current courses in the curriculum that are classified as non-classroom courses are contained in the following table. In choosing courses that contain a non-classroom component, students should be mindful of and consider the 23-hour limitation

How many credits are required for Hofstra Law?

Hofstra Law requires that every student successfully complete six credits of experiential courses, which can include simulation, clinical, and/or externship courses. This largely replaces what had formerly been referred to as “skills” credits. Courses offering experiential course credit will be identified as such in the course listing. Please note that successful completion of the mandatory 2L "Foundational Lawyering Skills" course earns a student 3 credits of experiential coursework, thus leaving only 3 additional experiential course credits as necessary for graduation.

When can I withdraw from law school?

Beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 9:00 am, students may withdraw from elective classes only by completing the COURSE CHANGE OR WITHDRAWAL FORM available on the law school’s website at (www.law.hofstra.edu) or in the Office of Academic Records and Registrar (Memorial Hall, Room 207). The completed form must be brought to the Office of Academic Records and Registrar for processing.

When can I drop law school classes?

Extended Drop Period: Beginning on Monday, August 26, 2019 through Friday, August 30, 2019 at 5:00 pm, students can drop (no “W” grade will be recorded on the transcript) elective courses only, by completing the COURSE CHANGE OR WITHDRAWAL FORM available on the law school’s website at (www.law.hofstra.edu) or in the Office of Academic Records and Registrar (Memorial Hall, Room 207). The completed form must be brought to the Office of Academic Records and Registrar for processing.

When does drop in semester end?

The General Drop/Add period will begin on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 10:30pm and will end on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 11:59pm (the day before the first day of classes for the Fall 2019 semester). During this period any student can drop and/or add courses to their schedule without penalty.

Can I register on line if I have a hold?

If you have a “HOLD” on your registration, you will not be permitted to register on-line and you should come to the Office of Academic Records and Registrar (Memorial Hall, Room 207) to speak with the Assistant Dean for Academic Records and Registrar - Law. Most holds are due to an outstanding balance on a student’s account (e.g., hold placed by the University’s Office of the Bursar/Student Accounts).