Advising and Registration

This page provides details and links to academic advising, academic catalog/academic policies, registration, and class and exam schedules. The academic affairs staff can be reached at lawacademics@wilmu.edu. 

Academic Advising

General academic advising appointments are available at any time. Students are encouraged to set up an appointment to plan and discuss their program of legal education, class schedule, and academic policy questions and concerns. Contact the Academics Team to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment.

Degree Requirements

Program Curriculum Guidance

Outlines the proposed course sequence and credit loads by term for students following each of our program options. 

Full Time Day

Part Time Day

Part Time Evening

Keep track of your academic progress towards the degree using our degree audit tool, DegreeWorks. 
Instructions on accesing DegreeWorks in your student portal can be found online: Degree Works - Your Program Requirements and Educational Plan

Academic Catalog

Academic and student policies, including academic integrity, attendance, student conduct, credit hour and course requirements, grading, etc. are published in the Academic Catalog. Students are encouraged to review the Academic Catalog for program details, degree requirements and academic policies.

Catalog Quick Links

Course Descriptions

Degree Requirements

Grades

Transfer Credit Policies

Registration

Incoming first-year students will be enrolled into classes in late June. The Law School will confirm with each admitted student their intention to matriculate at the Farnan School of Law prior to the actual enrollment process.

Note: Classes will be assigned for all students during the first two academic years for full-time students and first three academic years for part-time students.  

 

Spring 2027 Registration Opening Dates

Monday, October 26	56+ Credits Completed
Tuesday, October 27	36-55 Credits Completed
Wednesday, October 28	12-35 Credits Completed 2L Students will be enrolled by Academics Staff
Thursday, October 29	Less than 12 Credits Completed 1L Students will be enrolled by Academics Staff
Monday, November 9	2L Swap Course for Elective Enrollment Opens Advising Appointment Required

 

All externship site approvals and student class enrollments are processed by the Office of Professional Development. Please contact lawopd@wilmu.edu to discuss your externship plans for next semester. 

2L full time day and 3L part time students curriculum guides plan for Externship I to be taken in the spring semester.  

Class and Exam Schedules

All classes meet in person at Brandywine, where the Farnan School of Law is located, unless otherwise noted. All final examinations will be scheduled in-person for a specific time block on the date listed. Most law school exams are three hours. Final examination details will be provided to students prior to the start of the exam period. To look up class details access the Searchable Class Schedule.

Academic Year 2026-2027 Class and Exam Schedules