1. Regent University School of Law Policies & Procedures
Orientation
August 2016
Professor Natt Gantt
Associate Dean of Instructional &
Curricular Affairs

2. Sources for Law School Rules
Your Law School Application
School of Law Policies & Procedures Manual
Regent University Student Handbook
Including the Standard of Personal Conduct
School of Law Honor Code
Regent University Catalog
Academic Honesty/Honor Code
Standards of Conduct
Use, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of illegal drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia is prohibited.
Use, possession, distribution or sale of alcohol or tobacco on university premises, including university housing, at any official function, any event supported by Regent University funds or any event identified with or directly linked to the university is prohibited.
Use of alcohol that results in a criminal violation
Incident as a result of use of alcohol that reflects negatively on the image of the
Theft or misuse of property.
Threats or violence to the health and safety of others.
Abuse, harassment or intimidation.
Violation of housing rules or regulations is prohibited.
Profanity or obscene expressions
Lying. .
Misuse of computer privileges or facilities..
Any conduct deemed unlawful.
Miscellaneous. List are merely examples.

3. Student Resources Page
All of these except your application can be found at the School of Law’s website under Student Life, then Student Affairs, then Student Resources (

4. Calendars/Schedules
Same Website:
Academic Calendar
Events Calendar
Course Schedules
Course Descriptions
J.D. Curriculum Checklist
Locker Information
Other Important Information
Academic Honesty/Honor Code
Standards of Conduct
Use, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of illegal drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia is prohibited.
Use, possession, distribution or sale of alcohol or tobacco on university premises, including university housing, at any official function, any event supported by Regent University funds or any event identified with or directly linked to the university is prohibited.
Use of alcohol that results in a criminal violation
Incident as a result of use of alcohol that reflects negatively on the image of the
Theft or misuse of property.
Threats or violence to the health and safety of others.
Abuse, harassment or intimidation.
Violation of housing rules or regulations is prohibited.
Profanity or obscene expressions
Lying. .
Misuse of computer privileges or facilities..
Any conduct deemed unlawful.
Miscellaneous. List are merely examples.

5. Student Accounts & Contact Information
Be sure your account is clear of any holds.
Be sure your tuition balances are paid.
Be sure the Admissions Office has official copies of all your transcripts.
Go onto Genisys to check your account.
Contact the Business Office if you have questions about your account ( or
Keep contact info updated in Genisys!
You are responsible for checking your Regent !

6. Exam Schedule and Policy
Exam schedule on-line on Student Resources page.
No rescheduling of exams except under “extenuating circumstances.” Must petition Dean Van Essendelft to reschedule.
Academic Honesty/Honor Code
Standards of Conduct
Use, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of illegal drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia is prohibited.
Use, possession, distribution or sale of alcohol or tobacco on university premises, including university housing, at any official function, any event supported by Regent University funds or any event identified with or directly linked to the university is prohibited.
Use of alcohol that results in a criminal violation
Incident as a result of use of alcohol that reflects negatively on the image of the
Theft or misuse of property.
Threats or violence to the health and safety of others.
Abuse, harassment or intimidation.
Violation of housing rules or regulations is prohibited.
Profanity or obscene expressions
Lying. .
Misuse of computer privileges or facilities..
Any conduct deemed unlawful.
Miscellaneous. List are merely examples.

7. Typing Exams
Will receive later in the semester about how to register with Examsoft software
$25 charge
Must have wireless capability to type
Should watch Examsoft training and work out all problems in advance
Hardware or software problems on exam day? You’ll have to write.
Spellcheck not available
Academic Honesty/Honor Code
Standards of Conduct
Use, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of illegal drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia is prohibited.
Use, possession, distribution or sale of alcohol or tobacco on university premises, including university housing, at any official function, any event supported by Regent University funds or any event identified with or directly linked to the university is prohibited.
Use of alcohol that results in a criminal violation
Incident as a result of use of alcohol that reflects negatively on the image of the
Theft or misuse of property.
Threats or violence to the health and safety of others.
Abuse, harassment or intimidation.
Violation of housing rules or regulations is prohibited.
Profanity or obscene expressions
Lying. .
Misuse of computer privileges or facilities..
Any conduct deemed unlawful.
Miscellaneous. List are merely examples.

8. Character & Fitness
Must keep school updated regarding character and fitness issues, including:
Academic, disciplinary, financial problems – pending or resolved
Criminal charges and/or convictions (including traffic violations)
Court martial hearings/dishonorable discharges
Involuntary separation from job involving dishonesty
Involvement in civil lawsuits
Use form in packet or draft memo.
Must notify Law School Office of Student Affairs by Friday, September 30 with updates or corrections from application.

9. Bar Registration
Some states ask students to pre-register for the bar examination during their first year. This pre-registration generally is not a requirement but is usually done to track interested applicants and to save them money on registration fees.
For more information, see memo in packet and the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements at

10. Faculty Mentoring Part of Integrated Lawyer Training (ILT)
Will learn of your faculty mentor early in the semester
Certificate of Mentoring each semester (starting in spring)
Additional advising comes through the Records and Registration Office

11. Visiting Student Status
The Rule: All 90 credits must be completed at Regent University
A rare exception: Visiting student status at another law school, as a 3L or for a summer program.
Only by petition – must show “extraordinary circumstances”
Warning: Very seldom granted—except for summer classes

12. M.A. and LL.M. Students in our Midst!

13. Class Attendance
ABA Standard 308(a): “(a) A law school shall adopt, publish, and adhere to sound academic standards, including those for regular class attendance.”
You should do your very best not to miss any classes.
Check your syllabi!
Class attendance may be a component of your class participation grade.
Each faculty member may impose sanctions, up to and including exclusion from the class and giving of the grade “WF” (withdrew/failing) for excessive unexcused absences.
Faculty members may impose lesser sanctions for any absences or for tardiness.
Communicate with class instructor if you have several absences.

14. Laptop Use Policy Wireless internet is available in the classrooms.
Some professors do not allow students to use laptops in their classrooms.
Other professors have strict policies regarding how you can use laptops in their classrooms.
Check your syllabi!

15. Student Employment Policy
Must complete a Statement of Student Employment
Available on-line through Genisys
Go to “Verify Student Requirements” and look for “ABA Employment”

16. Degree Completion 90 hours (83 for joint degree)
30 Hours in the First Year for full-time students
12 Upper-Level Required Courses (for students with no exemptions)
Oral Skills Requirement
Rigorous Written Skills Requirement
Check J.D. Program Checklist (curriculum worksheet) (available in RH 240 and at
First-Year courses are hard-scheduled (for full-time students)

17. Disability Accommodations
Complete the process for requesting accommodations through the University Disability Services Coordinator
Must provide description of disability and current documentation from medical provider.

18. Grades
Grades are generally available in Genisys approximately 3 weeks after the last day of exams.
Grades are not mailed to the student.
Unofficial transcripts are available through Genisys.
Official transcripts may be requested through the University Office of the Registrar (available on-line).
Do not request grades directly from a faculty member, a faculty assistant, the law school Registration and Records Manager, or the University Registrar.

19. Grade Norming Policy
Law school has a B/B- norm ( ) for all 1L courses.
There is no mandatory curve in terms of distribution of grades.
For classes with Honors sections (e.g., Foundations of Law and Property), the norm will apply to the sections combined, not to each separate section.
For LARW, the norm applies to grades before/not including penalties.

20. Repeating Courses F in a required course
You must repeat the course to graduate.
D- in a required nonsequential course
D- in a required sequential course or courses (e.g., Contracts I and II)
You must repeat the course(s) except upon the granting of a petition showing “good cause” that the course or courses need not be repeated.
C- or below in a required course
You may elect to repeat.
Courses are to be repeated the next time they are offered.
Except upon the granting of permission by petition.
Will be academically dismissed if you do not make a “D” or higher in required re-taken course

21. Academic Dismissal For full-time students End of first fall semester
13-18 law credit hours
Cumulative Law GPA < 1.65
Note you can be dismissed after the fall semester.
End of spring semester, first year
Cumulative Law GPA < 2.00
Even if in good standing at end of fall.

22. Academic Dismissal For part-time students For both
Cumulative GPA < 1.65 at the end of the spring semester of first year of law study, or at the end of the fall semester of second year of law study
Cumulative law GPA < 2.00 at the end of the spring semester of second year in the courses required in the first year of study for full-time, 3-year J.D. students
For both
End of 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year
Cumulative Law GPA < 2.00

23. Academic Dismissal
Can petition for reinstatement no earlier than 9 months after dismissal (unless dismissed due to repeat course policy).
Only rarely granted; see Policies and Procedures Manual for reinstatement criteria.
Reinstated students are automatically on academic probation for first semester of reinstatement.

24. Academic Probation
<19 hours and < 2.00 but not subject to dismissal
Between 1.65 and 2.0 after first semester for full-time students
Part-time students between 1.65 and 2.0 at the end of first year
2nd, 3rd, or 4th Year
<2.0 at end of fall semester
Cannot register for summer courses
Including study abroad programs
Note that two-year students have specific dismissal and probation requirements.

25. Honor Code Possible sanctions
See § 2.1 for a list of conduct that constitutes a violation.
Remember that all students have an obligation to report violations to Dean Van Essendelft and normally to confront other student before so reporting:
§ 3.1(a) “If any student has reasonable cause to believe that an Honor Code violation has occurred, the student must report such violation to the Dean for Student Affairs within 10 days of having such cause.” See also § 3.1(b).
Possible sanctions

26. Where to Get Help Student Affairs Office
Assistant Dean Van Essendelft (RH 226/352H, ,
Academic Success Program
Study Skills Workshops throughout the year
One-on-one meetings with Prof. Gloria Whittico, RH 353D; contact Carol Dick ( or
Your Professors or Your Faculty Mentor
Me! (RH 341, ,

27. Dress Code
The Law School desires to prepare students for the professional environment of the practice of law. Accordingly, in matters of dress, students should recognize that they are preparing for career placement and thus should present themselves in a manner consistent with professional standards. While modest casual dress is normally acceptable on campus, recreational and beach attire such as cropped, tank, or midriff shirts, hats, or short shorts are not in keeping with professional standards and are therefore prohibited.