School of Law Transcript Information

Academic Calendar

Liberty University School of Law follows a traditional semester system with two regular semesters (Fall and Spring) of approximately fifteen weeks each.

Academic Status

All students are considered to be in good standing unless otherwise stated on the transcript. A student is placed on probation when the cumulative grade point average falls below 2.00

Unit of Credit

Class periods are 60 minutes per credit.

Grade Point Average

The grade point average is listed at the end of each semester for that semester and for the cumulative average. The formula for calculating GPA is:
GPA = Quality Points divided by the GPA Credit Hours

Awarding of Degrees

Degrees are awarded once each year. Commencement exercises are held in May. Liberty University School of Law awards the J.D. (Juris Doctor).

Privacy Information

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Grading System

The grading system is based on a 4.00 scale:

Grading Scale: