JD Program Academic Calendars
Academic schedule for our professional program (JD) in the School of Law.
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2024-25 Academic Year
The last day to add is also the last day to delete a course from your record. After that date, a grade of "W" is assigned for all withdrawals.
The Brandeis School of Law reserves the right to change the announced academic calendar without prior notice.
Fall Term
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes start | Aug. 19, 2024 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop/add | Aug. 23, 2024 (Fri) |
| Labor Day holiday | Sept. 2, 2024 (Mon) |
| Last day 50% tuition reduction | Sept. 10, 2024 (Tues) |
| Last day 25% tuition reduction | Sept. 17, 2024 (Tues) |
| Fall Break | Oct. 14, 2024 (Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw | Oct. 17, 2024 (Thur) |
| Presidential Election | Nov. 5, 2024 (Tue) |
| Last day to apply for degree | Nov. 14, 2024 (Thurs) |
| Last day of classes : Monday classes meet | Nov. 26, 2024 (Tues) |
| Reading day | Nov. 27, 2024 (Wed) |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2024 (Thur-Sun) |
| Final exams | Dec. 2-Dec. 12, 2024 (Mon-Thur) |
| Degree Date | Dec. 13, 2024 (Fri) |
| Commencement | Dec. 13, 2024 (Fri) |
Spring Term
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes start | Jan. 6, 2025 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop/add | Jan. 10, 2025 (Fri) |
| Martin Luther King holiday | Jan. 20, 2025 (Mon) |
| Last day 50% tuition reduction | Jan. 22, 2025 (Wed) |
| Last day 25% tuition reduction | Jan. 29, 2025 (Wed) |
| Last day to withdraw | March 4, 2025 (Tues) |
| Spring Break | March 10-16, 2025 (Mon-Sun) |
| Last day to apply for degree | Apr. 14, 2025 (Mon) |
| Last day of classes | Apr. 21, 2025 (Mon) |
| Reading day | Apr. 22, 2025 (Tues) |
| Final exams | Apr. 23-May 6, 2025 (Wed-Tues) |
| Commencement/degree date | May 11, 2025 (Sat) |
Summer Term
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes start | May 19, 2025 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop/add | May 23, 2025 (Fri) |
| Memorial Day (no classes) | May 26, 2025 (Mon) |
| Last day 50% tuition reduction | June 6, 2025 (Fri) |
| Last day 25% tuition reduction | June 10, 2025 (Tues) |
| Juneteenth Holiday | June 19, 2025 (Thurs) |
| Last day to withdraw | Oct. 17, 2024 (Thur) |
| Last day of classes | July 2, 2025 (Wed) |
| Independence Day (no classes) | July 4, 2025 (Fri) |
| Reading day | July 7, 2025 (Mon) |
| Last day to apply for degree | July 7, 2025 (Mon) |
| Final exam period (on-site) | July 8-11, 2025 (Tue-Fri) |
| Degree Date | Dec. 13, 2024 (Fri) |
| Commencement | Dec. 13, 2024 (Fri) |