# Current JD Students
**Source**: https://law.ucalgary.ca/current-students/current-jd-students
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## Important Dates & Deadlines for Current Students
#### Sept. 2, 2025
First day of Fall classes and 1L orientation
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#### Sept. 3, 2025
Foundations in Law Block Course for 1L students begins
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#### Sept. 11, 2025
Last day for *dropping* courses (without receiving a "W" grade) for 2L and 3L students
No refund of fees if you withdraw from full courses or Fall term half-courses after this date (2L and 3L students)
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#### Sept. 12, 2025
Last day for *adding* courses or for changing registrations from credit to audit, or audit to credit
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#### Sept. 19, 2025
Fee payment deadline for Fall term
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#### Sept. 22, 2025
First-year doctrinal courses begin
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#### Dec. 5, 2025
Last day of Fall classes
Last day to withdraw with permission from Fall term courses. If you withdraw after this date you will receive an "F" on your transcript
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#### Dec. 8, 2025
First day of exams for Fall classes (to December 19)
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#### Jan. 5, 2026
Winter block courses start
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#### Jan. 26, 2026
Regularly scheduled classes for 1L, 2L, 3L, LOP, visiting, exchange and graduate students
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#### Jan. 30, 2026
Fee payment deadline for Winter term
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#### Feb. 3, 2026
Last day for *dropping* courses (without receiving a "W" grade)
No refund on fees if you withdraw from full courses or Winter half term courses after this date.
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#### Feb. 4, 2026
Last day for *adding* courses or for changing registrations from credit to audi or audit to credit in full courses and Winter term half courses
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#### March 31, 2026
Last day to submit Application for Degree for June Convocation
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#### April 10, 2026
Last day of classes for Winter term
Last day to withdraw with permission from Winter term courses. If you withdraw after this date you will receive an "F" on your transcript.
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#### April 13, 2026
First day of exams for Winter classes (until April 24)
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## Registration & Course Selection
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#### Course registration information for students
[View document](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/2/Registration%20package%202025-2026.pdf)
#### Calendar Course Descriptions
[Calendar course descriptions](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/courses?college=LA%20-%20Faculty%20of%20Law&page=1&cq=)
#### Courses listed by number
[Courses listed by number](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/2/Courses%20Listed%20by%20Number%202025-2026.pdf)
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### Clinical Courses, Directed Research Projects & Special Concentrations
#### Law 591: Provincial Court Clerkships
[Info for Law 591](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/2/Provincial%20Court%20Clerkships%20-%202025-2026.pdf)
#### Law 653: Student Proposals for Directed Research
[Info for Law 653](http://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/2/directed-research-info-and-form-2018.pdf)
#### Law 696: Alberta Utilities Commission Clinical
[Info for AUC Clinical](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/2/Law%20696%20AUC-%20Fall%202025%20Posting.pdf)
#### Law 696: Corporate Counsel Externship
[Info for Corporate Counsel Externship](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/2/Corporate%20Counsel%20Externship%20Clinical%20Posting%20-%20Fall%202025.pdf)
#### Concentration in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law
[Registration information](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/1/2025_Concentration%20in%20Aboriginal%20and%20Indigenous%20Law%20Information.pdf)
## Course Materials & Requirements
As part of the competency evaluation requirements of upper-year students, you are required to successfully complete all compulsory courses, as well as the following elements.
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#### Upper-year writing requirement and written declaration of completion
- [Requirements](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/2/Upper%20Year%20Writing%20Requirement%20Course%20List%20-%202025_2026.pdf)
- [Declaration](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/Registration%20Docs/writing-requirement-declaration_2019-2020.pdf)
#### International requirement and written declaration of completion
- [Requirements](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/2/International%20Requirement%202025-2026.pdf)
- [Declaration](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/Registration%20Docs/international-requirement-declaration_2019-2020.pdf)
#### Theoretical Perspectives requirement and written declaration of completion
- [Requirements](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/2/THEORETICAL%20PERSPECTIVES%20REQUIREMENT%202025-2026.pdf)
- [Declaration](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/Registration%20Docs/theoretical-prespectives-declaration_2019-2020.pdf)
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#### Tax Law Tutorials
[Go to tutorials](https://wpsites.ucalgary.ca/tax-law-tutorials/)
## Mooting & Debating
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#### Our Mooting & Debating program
You can participate in both non-credit and credit moots during your time at UCalgary Law. Credit moots are open to second and third year students.
- [**View the Mooting Course Outline**](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/2/Mooting%20Course%20Outline_2024-2025.pdf)
[Find out more](https://law.ucalgary.ca/future-students/calgary-curriculum/experiential-learning/mooting-and-debating)
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#### International & Civil Law Study
Third-year students have the opportunity to take an approved program of legal studies at an international law school or a civil law school within Canada. The upper-year international requirement can be completed by an international exchange for one academic term if approved by the Associate Dean. The most logical term for exchange is the fall term of third year, when no mandatory courses are scheduled.
Once approved for exchange, you must obtain approval from Student Services on your proposed courses. Submit the course outlines/descriptions for each proposed course, as well as the number of units each course is worth, by email at least five business days prior to the course registration deadline at the intended institution.
- You must register for the equivalent of 12 UCalgary units per term, to a maximum of 18 units.
- You must return to UCalgary to participate in Law 602: Advocacy in January.
- Information for international study can be found with the [Study Abroad Office](https://www.ucalgary.ca/international/study-abroad)
- Check out [opportunities for financial assistance](https://www.ucalgary.ca/international/study-abroad/study-abroad-funding)
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#### Non-Law Courses
You may claim up to 9 credit hours towards your JD for courses taken outside the law school during your second and third years, with the approval of Student Services. Courses must be at a 400-level or higher and must significantly add to your understanding of law and the legal system. Courses must not involve a subject that can be taken at UCalgary Law.
Non-law courses from UCalgary count towards GPA calculations; non-law courses from other institutions do not.
#### Study Outside UCalgary
You may take law courses for credit at another Canadian law school or abroad during the equivalent of spring or summer sessions, with the approval of the Associate Dean.
You may register for directed research during spring or summer sessions, with the approval of the Associate Dean and with the support of an individual instructor.
Third-year students may go on a Letter of Permission for one term or one year to another Canadian common law school and still earn a JD from UCalgary. You will be required to complete the required courses and requirements for the second and third years, and you must attend the block courses at the beginning of the winter terms. Approval from Student Services is required.
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### Progression through the JD program
- Student must achieve “satisfactory performance” in all first-year courses, which means a minimum grade of C- in a course grade on the 12-band scale, and a grade of CR in a course graded on CR/D/F basis.
- Students may be required to achieve satisfactory performance in specific elements of required courses, in particular Foundations in Law and Justice I and II, and Legislation.
- The exact requirements to progress from the first year of the JD program are set out in the Faculty Regulations.
- Upper-year students must achieve satisfactory performance in each required course and the three required elements.
## International Energy Lawyers Program (IELP)
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#### IELP FAQs
Interested in the IELP? Heading to Houston this fall? Get answers to all of your questions about the program.
[Get answers to your questions](https://law.ucalgary.ca/current-students/ielp-faq)
## Useful Tools & Information
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Find out about tuition, scholarships, bursaries and awards for law students.
[Financial information](https://law.ucalgary.ca/future-students/how-apply-jd-programs/scholarships-financial-aid)
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- [UCalgary Law Graduation Requirements](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/General/Requirements%20for%20Graduation.pdf)
[Find out more](http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/graduation)
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## Additional funding for current JD students
#### Kerry Dyte, QC Student Assistance Fund
The Kerry Dyte Q.C. Student Assistance Fund is available for all law students. The purpose behind the Kerry Dyte fund is to provide law students with access to emergency assistance. Students can access up to $5,000 upon demonstration of financial need as a result of an unexpected/unforeseen situation, such as travel expenses for family illness or bereavement, tuition support, or medical and dental expenses.
Applications for funding can be made to Angela Gallo-Dewar ([agallode@ucalgary.ca](mailto:agallode@ucalgary.ca)), Student Services, and will be granted at the dean's discretion.
#### Student Conference Funding
The Faculty of Law has some limited funds to support students wishing to attend and/or present at conference that is related to their legal studies.
Applications can be made to Angela Gallo-Dewar, Academic & Student Services at [agallode@ucalgary.ca](mailto:agallode@ucalgary.ca).
Application should include:
- Conference name and agenda
- Location and date
- Reason for attendance
- If you're an attendee or a presenter
- Budget to attend
The amount to a pre-determined maximum will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the following:
- Destination
- Cost to attend
- Whether you are presenting or not
- Applicability to your legal studies
- Previous conference support
- Availability of funding
Funds will be deposited after your return, upon submission of sufficient receipts to cover the grant, and proof of attendance, including the agenda.
A short report on the conference and your experience is also required. This need not be more than one page in length.
#### Shell Experiential Energy Learning (SEEL) Program Activities Fund
[The Shell Experiential Energy Learning (SEEL) Program](https://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/awards) provides funding to University of Calgary undergraduates in all disciplines for field trips, conferences, special projects and other activities focused on sustainable energy, environment and economy.
The SEEL Program enhances the hands-on learning experience for individual undergraduates and undergrad student clubs and organizations. Sponsored by Shell Canada, administered by the University of Calgary and with applications judged by students. The SEEL Program is part of Shell's Campus Ambassador Program (CAP).
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## Faculty Regulations
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#### UCalgary Law Faculty Regulations
[View the regulations](https://law.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/2/faculty-regulations-june-2015.pdf)
#### University of Calgary Regulations
[View the regulations](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/pages/ILvONGndhDNHH4H1HI67)
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