10.5.2.1 University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law
(hereafter ‘Rosenberg College of Law’)
[US: 4/13/2020]
10.5.2.1.1 Probation
10.5.2.1.1.1 Placement on Probation
A student is placed on probation in any of the following circumstances.
After completion of the first semester, the student’s grade point average is below 2.0.
After completion of any other semester, the student’s cumulative grade point average is below 2.2.
10.5.2.1.1.2 Consequences of probation
A student on probation:
- Must have all course enrollments approved by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs;
- May not have outside employment;
- Must raise his or her grade point average as follows:
a. In the first following semester to 2.2 for that semester, and, by the end of the second following semester, to a cumulative average of 2.2; or
b. If the first following semester is intended to be the student’s final semester, to a cumulative average of 2.2 by the end of that semester.
4, Must enroll in and attend all Academic Success classes offered during the period of probation.
5. May not graduate from the College of Law.
10.5.2.1.1.3 Removal from probation
A student who meets requirements 1. through 4. of SR 10.5.2.1.1.2 shall be removed from probation.
10.5.2.1.2 Suspension
10.5.2.1.2.1 Placement on suspension
A student is suspended from the College of Law if
- The student is on probation and fails to meet the requirements 1. through 4. of SR 10.5.2.1.1.2 within the time frame provided; or
- The student’s cumulative grade point average is below 2.2 at the end of any semester after having been removed from probation under SR 10.5.2.1.1.3.
10.5.2.1.2.2 Consequences of suspension
A student on suspension may neither attend nor graduate from the College of Law.
10.5.2.1.2.3 Removal from suspension
A student may not be removed from suspension except upon approval of the College of Law faculty (after consideration by the Academic Status Committee) and the Dean. The faculty may impose additional academic standards in individual cases, and in any case may impose other reasonable conditions of readmission including, but not limited to, specification of schedule of study (including specification of particular courses and limitation of hours), and the limitation of extracurricular activities. The faculty may also require the repetition of courses either with or without substitution of the grades awarded in the courses retaken. The student may have an opportunity to be heard at any Committee or faculty meeting hereunder. A student removed from suspension is placed on probation for the student’s next semester or summer term but is not thereby subject to subsection 10.5.2.1.2.1(2) of this Rule. A student suspended for a second time may not be removed from suspension.
10.5.2.1.3 Repetition of courses
Any student who receives a grade of E in a required course must reregister for the course and complete all requirements therefor. A student who receives a grade of “D+” or lower in any first-year class must repeat that class until the student receives a grade of “C-” or better. When such a required course is retaken or when a student elects to repeat an elective course in which the student received a failing grade, both the initial and subsequent grade will be reflected on the student’s record and counted in the computation of grade point average for purposes of this Rule.
10.5.2.1.4 Requirements for Graduation
10.5.2.1.4.1 Juris Doctor degree
Students admitted to the College of Law are eligible for the degree of Juris Doctor (J.D.) upon completion of a minimum of three academic years (six full time semesters or equivalent) of residence and 90 semester hours of courses in the College of Law with a grade point average of at least 2.2.
All courses in the first year of law study are required, as is a course in professional responsibility, an upper division writing course, six upper division substantive courses, and six credit hours of experiential courses.
10.5.2.1.4.2 Upper Division Substantive Courses
A student must successfully complete Professional Responsibility as well as six of the following courses: Administrative Law, Business Associations, Constitutional Law II, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Family Law, Secured Transactions, Taxation I, Trusts and Estates.
10.5.2.1.5 Withdrawal and Readmission
[US: 4/12/93]
10.5.2.1.5.1 Withdrawal during the first year
First-year students are expected to complete their first year of law study without interruption. If a student withdraws from the college and University during his or her first year of law study, readmission is not automatic. If a student withdraws during the first semester of law study, application for readmission will be referred to the Admissions Committee; if a first-year student withdraws during the second semester, application for readmission will be referred to the Academic Status Committee; provided that in either of the above withdrawal situations, the Dean's designee may grant a special leave of absence for the balance of the academic year for reasons relating to extended illness or equivalent distress.
10.5.2.1.5.2 Withdrawal after the first year
After completion of all required first-year courses, a student who withdraws from the Rosenberg College of Law and the University is subject to the rules stated herein regarding readmission after a leave of absence and grades for students who withdraw. To officially withdraw from the Rosenberg College of Law, a student must obtain from Registrar's Office to obtain a withdrawal card; this card must be signed by the Dean of the Rosenberg College of Law or the Dean's designee. If a student plans to complete a semester, but not reenroll for the subsequent semester, they must give the Dean's designee written notice of such intention.
10.5.2.1.5.3 Readmission after withdrawal after the first year
If a student withdraws from the college and University or does not continue enrollment and has complied with SR 10.5.2.1.5.2, the student will routinely be readmitted to the college provided that the student is in good standing and the absence was not longer than two semesters plus one summer session. No student will be readmitted pursuant to this paragraph more than one time.
10.5.2.1.5.4 Leave of absence
A student who intends to remain away from the college for more than 2 semesters plus one summer session must request permission for a Leave of Absence. These requests are not routinely granted and will be referred to the Academic Status Committee for recommendation to the Dean.
10.5.2.1.5.5 Policies on readmission
Readmission for students who are not entitled to readmission pursuant to SR 10.5.2.1.5.1–4 of this rule is not automatic. Applications for such readmission will be referred to the Academic Status Committee for a recommendation to the Dean. The Academic Status Committee may consider all relevant facts and circumstances, including the length of time out of the college and reasons for the absence. The Academic Status Committee and Dean will normally not approve readmission for any student who has been away from the college for six regular semesters. Reasonable conditions, including the repetition of courses for no credit, may be imposed if readmission is approved.
10.5.2.1.5.6 Withdrawal from a course
A second-year student, a third-year student, or a first-year student with special permission of the Dean's designee may withdraw from any course or seminar within the first half of a semester or summer session. To withdraw from a course or seminar within the first half of a semester or summer session, the student must submit a completed course withdrawal card to the Dean's designee. A student may withdraw from a course or seminar during the last half of a semester or summer session only on a petition certifying reasons relating to extended illness or equivalent distress. This petition must be approved by the instructor and the Dean's designate.
10.5.2.1.6 Limitation on Pass/fail Units Creditable for University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law Students
[US: 4/12/93; US: 3/9/2015]
See SR 10.4.1.4 for limitations on pass/fail units creditable for Rosenberg College of Law students.