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Attendance and Residence Requirements
Time Allowed for Completing Degree Requirements
Every candidate for the LL.M. degree must be in continuous attendance by successfully completing at least one course each semester (excluding the summer session), unless a leave of absence is granted before the start of the semester by the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. Leaves of absence are granted only for adequate reason and only to students who are in good academic standing. Students who have not completed their first term at the School of Law are not eligible for a leave of absence. Such students may request withdrawal only, and will be required to reapply to the School of Law in the event they wish to return. A maintenance of matriculation and services fee is charged for each semester a student is on leave of absence. A leave of absence does not extend the five-year period allotted for obtaining the LL.M. degree. Please contact the Office of Student Affairs for detailed information.