2018-2019 Juris Doctor Student Han dbook Mission Statement The mission of Loyola Law School is legal education within the context of Loyola Marymount University and its goals as a Catholic Institution in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. In carrying out this mission, it is the particular responsibility of Loyola Law School to: • Achieve and maintain excellence in the instruction of law and promote legal scholarship and research in the context of academic freedom; • Seek to educate men and women who will be leaders of both the legal profession and society, demonstrating in their practice of law and public service the highest standards of personal integrity, professional ethics and a deep concern for social justice; • Act at all times as an institution in a manner consistent with those values. • The Law School should be distinguished by its concern for social justice. It should continue its efforts to provide opportunities for legal education to the poor, the underprivileged, women and minorities. Loyola Law School has a long-standing commitment to affirmative action and adheres to and supports all legal requirements for non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all of its programs. As a Jesuit-related institution, the Law School recognizes its moral and ethical obligation to provide opportunities for a quality legal education to qualified applicants of diverse backgrounds, interests and professional objectives. STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 - 2019 IMPORTANT NOTICES The provisions of this Handbook, the academic rules, and Law School policies and procedures cannot be modified or waived except in writing signed by a dean or the appropriate department head responsible for the particular rule or policy. Students should not rely on any other written or oral statement purporting to modify or waive these provisions. Students are responsible for ascertaining and following all rules, policies and procedures contained in this Student Handbook and, where referenced, on the Law School Intranet. The Law School Intranet (my.lls.edu) is the on-line resource for information, policies, and services referenced in this Handbook. In addition, there are links to classroom assignments, campus e-mail, academic and administrative calendars and schedules, and other utilities. The Intranet is generally accessible from either on-campus or off-campus. To get started, a student should click the "Students" link from the Law School home page or browse to https://my.lls.edu/currentstudents . Certain information is only accessible once a student has logged in using their LLS username and password. Students are responsible for maintaining valid contact information (e.g., phone number, address). Students may update contact information on the Web at https://prowl.lls.edu . STUDENT HANDBOOK ONLINE The applicable regulations are published in the Student Handbook, which can be accessed on the Web at https://my.lls.edu/currentstudents . RESERVATION OF RIGHTS The provisions of this Student Handbook are informational in character and are subject to change at any time, including the right to correct any errors and omissions. The Law School expressly reserves the right to change the requirements for admission or graduation, the right to modify the offering, timing, and content of courses, and the right to change regulations affecting the student body including, but not limited to, the requirements relating to grading, academic standing, and disqualification. The Law School does not assume responsibility for loss or damage to personal property belonging to students. Students should inspect their own insurance policies to determine whether limits are sufficient to cover their belongings. Loyola Law School adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid and other school-related programs on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, marital, parental or veteran status. The Law School complies fully with the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and related administrative regulations and executive orders promulgated thereunder. i STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 - 2019 ADMINISTRATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCY INFORMATION NUMBER: 1-866-4-LOYOLA Call in the event of unplanned, extraordinary circumstances that might impact whether or not classes are held or the campus is open (e.g., earthquake, power failure). ADMISSIONS 1074 HOUSEKEEPING 1109 ADVANCEMENT 8153 HUMAN RESOURCES 1128 . Alumni Relations 8153 . Annual Giving 8153 INFORMATION and SUPPORT SERVICES . Conference & Events 1423 • Graphics (FH) 1012 . Development 8153 • Information Center (Burns 1st Floor) 1001 ADVANCED DEGREE PROGRAMS • Mail Center (FH) 1050 • JSD 1483 • Scheduling 1001 • LLM General 1483 • LLM Tax 8349 INFORMATION TECH - HELP DESK 1097 • MLS 1023 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY 1111 BOOKSTORE 1032 LAW LIBRARY • Circulation 1117 CAMPUS PLANNING 8391 • Computer Resource 1426 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER 1150 • Reference Desk 1177 CENTER FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION 1145 CENTER FOR JUVENILE LAW & POLICY 8339 LAW REVIEWS CHAPLAIN 8193 . Entertainment Law Review 1403 COUNSELING (Psychological) 1122 . International Law Review 1405 . Loyola Law Review 1125 DEAN’S OFFICE 8154 . Dean Waterstone 2243 LOYOLA IMMIGRANT JUSTICE . Associate Dean Archer 8380 CLINIC 7409 . Associate Dean Carlton 8373 . Associate Dean Clark 1494 MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 8300 . Associate Dean Levitt 7417 . Associate Dean Sridharan 1028 PHYSICAL PLANT 1107 EMERGENCY PROJECT FOR THE INNOCENT 8141 . (on campus) 1010 /1121 . (off campus) 1-866-4-LOYOLA PUBLIC INTEREST LAW 1059 ENTERTAINMENT LAW PRACTICUM 1402 REGISTRAR 1130 FACULTY SUPPORT 1079 SECURITY 1121 FASHION LAW CLINIC 7446 FIELD PLACEMENTS OFFICE 1103 STUDENT ACCOUNTS 1021 • PRIVATE FIELD PLACEMENTS 1139 FINANCIAL AID 1140 STUDENT AFFAIRS 8151 FINANCE 8308 • Fiscal Affairs 1020 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS • Payroll 8105 ASSISTANCE 1001/8151 FOOD SERVICES 1133 ii STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 - 2019 FACULTY TELEPHONE NUMBERS A-C Murray, Yxta Maya 8169 Aprill, Ellen 1157 Nockleby, John 1163 Aragaki, Hiro 1406 Ocen, Priscilla 1186 Archer, Cindy 8380 Petherbridge, Lee 8194 Atik, Jeffery 8369 Pillsbury, Samuel 1093 Bakhshian, Susan 1462 Poehls, Susan 8173 Berdejo, Carlos 1137 Pollman, Elizabeth 1126 Boylan, Jean 8130 Pratt, Katherine 8163 Brain, Robert 8168 Riordan, Staci 7446 Buckingham, Samantha 1328 Riordan, Tom 1001 Buhai, Sande 1156 Roberts, Florrie 1055 Caplan, Aaron 8110 Romano, Cesare 8198 Clark, Brietta 1494 Rothman, Jennifer 2776 Costello, Jan 1073 Craig, Gary 1095 S-Z Culbert, Mary 8334 Scott, Sean 1054 Selmi, Daniel 1098 D-H Seto, Theodore 1154 Dant, Mary 8161 Sliskovich, Joseph 1067 Delfino, Rebecca 1498 Smith, Michael 1337 Dougherty, Jay 1461 Song, Seagull 1116 Dudovitz, Aimee 8104 Strauss, Marcy 1077 Glazier, David 2242 Trevino, Shannon 1001 Gold, Victor 1062 Trisolini, Katherine 8368 Goldman, Stanley 1092 Waterstone, Michael 2243 Grossi, Simona 8104 Wells, Anne 8111 Guttentag, Michael 1168 West-Faulcon, Kimberly 8172 Hawthorne, Christopher 8344 Williams, Gary 1090 Hayden, Paul 1064 Willis, Lauren 1086 Hughes, Justin 8108 Zimmerman, Adam 1102 Hull, Bryan 1193 OTHER: I-L Adjunct Faculty (Assistance) 1001 Ides, Allan 1464 Faculty Emeritus (Assistance) 1001 Johnson, Maureen 1123 Faculty Support Services 1079 Kamita, Jennifer 1057 Kennedy, Sean 8302 Kim, Kathleen 1316 Kowal, Jennifer 8349 Lapp, Kevin 1165 Levenson, Laurie 1149 Levinson, Jessica 1437 Levitt, Justin 7417 Lyons, Katherine 1094 M-R Manheim, Karl 1106 Martin, Daniel 1197 Maynard, Therese 1155 Miller, Eric 1175 iii STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 - 2019 2018-2019 ACADEMIC CALENDARS FALL 2018 Monday, August 20 Classes Begin Monday, September 3 Labor Day Holiday Observed - No Classes * Tuesday, September 18 Yom Kippur Observed - No Evening Classes Wednesday, September 19 Yom Kippur Observed - No Classes Monday, October 8 First Year Mid-term Examinations** Monday & Tuesday, October 8 & 9 Open Class Days** Tuesday, November 6 Election Day Observed - No Day or Evening Classes Thursday, November 15 Last Thursday Class Friday, November 16 Last Friday Day Class Wednesday, November 21 Last Wednesday Class Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Holiday Observed - No Classes * Friday, November 23 Day after Thanksgiving - No Classes* Monday, November 26 Last Monday Class Tuesday, November 27 Tuesday Classes Meet, Last Tuesday Day Class Wednesday, November 28 Tuesday Evening Classes Meet, Last Tuesday Evening Class Thursday, November 29 Flex Day for Day and Evening Classes*** Friday, November 30 Flex Day for Day and Evening Classes*** Saturday, December 1 Reading Period Begins Tuesday, December 4 Reading Period Ends Wednesday, December 5 First Day of Examination Period Thursday, December 20 Last Day of Examination Period Monday, December 24 Winter Break Begins* Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Last Day of Winter Break* * Administrative offices are closed and auxiliary services are not available. For Library hours/schedule, please go to http://lls.edu/resources/library/aboutthelibrary/hours/. **Advanced day and evening students may meet at the faculty member's discretion, and students are required to be available to participate in class- related academic activities, e.g., class session, review, examination. First-year classes will not meet on open class days as they are designated for first year day and first year evening mid-term examinations. *** Designated for make-up classes, review sessions, and