If a student is currently unable to continue the study of law, an associate dean may grant the student a leave of absence for up to one year. A student granted a leave of absence is entitled to return to the Law School at the end of the term of the leave without reapplying for admission. A leave of absence will be granted to a first year student only under extraordinary circumstances.

A student who wishes to withdraw from the Law School must file a written request to do so and obtain permission from an associate dean. No student may withdraw after the examination period begins or while consideration of his or her academic standing is pending.