The Law School will make appropriate accommodations (including additional time to write an examination) for those students who clearly demonstrate a specific need. Any student seeking accommodations must complete an application form and submit it to the Registrar NO LATER THAN SIXTY DAYS prior to the commencement of the examination period for each semester (applications are available in the Registrar’s Office). Application forms received after this date will not be considered unless the reason for the late submittal is clearly stated on the form.

The applicant must present sufficient evidence to satisfy the Dean of Students that extraordinary circumstances exist justifying the requested accommodation. Such circumstances might include learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia); physical obstacles interfering with timely writing of examinations (e.g. muscular dystrophy, arthritis, injury to the writing hand); or a primary language other than English in circumstances establishing an English language handicap. The application must be supported by documentation clearly demonstrating the validity of the request. Medical records, physician’s statement, treatment histories, proof of national origin (e.g., passport) and results of TOEFL examination or ESL evaluation, proof of accommodation on previous examinations (SAT, LSAT, or college examinations), or other evidence should be submitted to the Dean of Students Office.

Students are advised to check with the state(s) in which they intend to take a Bar Examination to determine whether accommodations are made for disabilities or English language handicaps.

Suffolk University Law School may grant accommodations to students whose first language is not English. The accommodations are based on an assessment of the student’s English language proficiency. The following criteria assist in establishing the appropriateness of accommodations.

Students interview with the Dean of Students or the Dean’s designee after providing documentation such as a passport, visa, or TOEFL scores. Please note that this accommodation is granted to allow students to become acclimated to the law school examination process. Students who attended a secondary school where instruction was primarily or exclusively in English are not eligible. Students who attended a college or university for two or more years where instruction was primarily or exclusively in English are similarly ineligible.

Students granted a second language accommodation may receive extended time on their examinations. Please note that this accommodation is granted as students continue to acclimate to the law school examination process. An accommodation of additional time on examinations in subsequent semesters is not automatic. No accommodations are available for take-home examinations, papers or oral presentations.