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Handbook of Academic Policies 2009-10

Table of Contents

Faculty and Administrative Departments and Offices

Faculty
Administrative Departments and Offices
Research, Teaching, and Fellowship Programs
Rules Relating to Law School Studies

I. Requirements for the J.D. Degree
II. Requirements for Graduate Degrees
III. Additional Academic Opportunities (J.D. and Graduate Programs)
IV. Examinations
V. Academic Honesty
VI. Registration Schedule and Course Change Deadlines
VII. Written Work Registration Deadlines
VIII. Deadlines for Submission of Academic Work
IX. Final Deadlines for Degree Candidates
X. Deadlines for Applying to Special Programs
XI. Grade Changes
XII. Leaves and Withdrawals
XIII. Administrative Board
XIV. Other Rules
Appendices

Appendix A: Detailed Specifications Regarding the S.J.D. Degree
Appendix B: University-Wide Statement on Rights and Responsibilities
Appendix C: Harvard Law School Community Principles
Legal Notices and Provisions

I. Notice of Non-Discrimination
II. HLS FERPA Policy Regarding Students and Student Files
III. Information Technology Services (ITS)
IV. Massachusetts Anti-Hazing Statute
V. Harvard Law School Missing Persons Policy
VI. Harvard Law School Drug and Alcohol Policy
VII. Policy and Guidelines Related to Sexual Harassment
VIII. Voter Registration
IX. Cambridge No Smoking Ordinance
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