Clinical Programs Important Dates

Date Event Description
Thursday, January 23 In-House Clinic & Prosecutors Universal Applications Available Applications for 2025-26 become available on the Clinical Law School website. Students are encouraged to apply early!
Thursday, January 30
(In person)
Friday, February 7
(Zoom)		 Experiential Information Sessions. Clinical faculty and students (In person) will be available to answer questions and offer information about Clinical Programs & Externships: In-person on 1/30/2025 from 2:00-4:00 in the First Floor Function Room AND 2/7/2025 from 3:00-4:30 on Zoom.
Thursday, February 20 Clinic Universal Application Deadline Students must submit applications online before 5:00PM.  The online application will close precisely at 5:00 PM. Any applications received after that time will not be considered until all other applications are given priority. Any applications that are started but not successfully completed before that time will not be accepted. Students who do not successfully complete their applications prior to the deadline may have an opportunity to apply only if applications are reopened.  Emailed, faxed, and/or hard copy applications will not be accepted. Students are strongly advised NOT TO WAIT to submit their applications close to the deadline, as they are responsible for resolving any technical glitches and timely submitting their applications.
Weeks of February 24 and/or March 3
 Optional Interviews Please note that interviews are at the individual professors’ discretion. You will be contacted by the professor directly if s/he wishes to conduct an interview.
Week of March 10 Results of the Selection Process Emailed to Applicants Please wait to receive an email from Clinical Programs. No information regarding application status will be given over the phone or in person.
Monday, March 24 Deadline to Accept Program Offers Students accepted to a clinical program/ Prosecutors must notify the director of their program in writing that they accept the offer by 5:00PM. Students who do not expressly accept their offer by this date will lose their slots.
TBD Law School Registration for Fall 2025 begins Students must register for the clinic casework and seminar. Check with Academic Services for Fall registration dates.
Friday, May 30
 Last Day to Withdraw From an In-House Clinic/Prosecutors Program Students must notify the faculty director of their clinic and Clinical Programs Program Manager Joan Luke ([email protected]) in writing of their intent to withdraw from a clinic and the reason for the withdrawal. Students may not be permitted to withdraw after May 30, barring exceptional circumstances. Please read the Clinical Programs Withdrawal and Removal Policies.
TBD
 Clinic Orientation All students accepted to an in-house clinic or the Prosecutors Program must attend this clinic-wide orientation. Clinic orientation is mandatory and held prior to the start of classes. Please note that individual clinics may have additional orientation or “boot camp” requirements.