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Residency Requirement

To graduate, a student must be “in residence” as a law student for at least three quarters. For purposes of the MLS degree, the term “in residence” means that a student:

• Takes at least 9 quarter units of credit that can be counted toward the degree each quarter;

• By the date all grades for the quarter are due, passes at least 8 units each quarter;

• Pays full tuition to the law school; and,

• Does not work more than 20 hours per week during the term. (See section entitled ‘Limitations on Working’ for more information.)

A student must be in residence during the quarter in which the final degree is conferred or during the quarter immediately preceding degree conferral.

Faculty Adviser

Each MLS candidate is to have as an adviser a member of the Law School faculty. The faculty adviser shall review for approval the student’s course program and provide general guidance to the student on work at the Law School.

Time Limit on Degree Conferral

Candidates for the MLS degree are expected to complete all degree requirements within one academic year and must complete the degree requirements within two consecutive academic years.