University of Georgia School of Law 2L and 3L Registration Guide - Spring 2020

Sep 25, 2026

University of Georgia School of Law provides a Spring 2020 registration roadmap for 2L and 3L students, organized by key dates and actions. The guide instructs students to assess completion status against graduation requirements, review the course and exam schedule, complete Fall point allocation, then view allocation results and open classes. It covers bid rules, credit hour limits, waitlists and lotteries, and steps for schedule adjustment through drop/add, including guidance on point allocation procedures in My Georgia Law.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages8

Reading Time20 min

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Table of Contents

October – November 12

November 13 – November 15

November 20 – November 21

November 22 – December 9

December 13 – January 13

University of Georgia School of Law 2L and 3L Registration Guide Spring 2020 Table of Contents October – November 12 Assess what you have completed and what you have left to complete. Make sure you are aware of and on-track to complete all graduation requirements. Page 2 October – November 12 Review the schedule of courses and compile a draft schedule. Page 2 November 13 – November 15 Complete Fall Point Allocation. Pages 3-5 November 20 – November 21 View Point Allocation Results and Open Classes. Page 5-6 November 22 – December 9 Register for Fall Courses. Pages 6-7 December 13 – January 13 Schedule Adjustment and Drop/Add. Page 8 November 22 – January 13 Waitlists and Lotteries. Page 8 October – Nov 12 : Assess what you have completed and what you have left to complete. Make sure you are aware of and on-track to complete all graduation requirements. 1. Check your unofficial transcript and DegreeWorks against graduation requirements, listed in full in the Student Handbook, Part 1, General Requirements for the Juris Doctor Degree. a. 88 credit hours, 6 full-time semesters, and 2.0 GPA minimum required for JD i. Dual degree students should reference the credit hour requirements of their program. b. Required Coursework: i. First Year Courses ii. The Law & Ethics of Lawyering iii. Writing Requirements 1. 2L Writing Requirement (list available here) 2. Capstone Writing Requirement (list available here) iv. Practical Skills Requirement (6 credit hours) (list available here) October – Nov 12 : STEP 2: Review the schedule of courses and compile a draft schedule. 1. The Spring 2020 class schedule and exam schedule are available on the Class Schedules & Registration page. a. “Class Schedule” = weekly grid b. “Course List” = list format, includes CRN numbers, includes writing requirement and practical skills info c. Exam Conflicts and Exam Rescheduling d. Course Descriptions includes pre-requisite information i. The course’s professor may sometimes waive prerequisites or co-requisites. Contact professors directly to request a waiver. e. Faculty Profiles 2. Credit Hours a. Spring 2020: Min = 12, Max = 18. (A 3L student may take 10 credit hours their last semester) . 3. Faculty Insights for Choosing Courses Videos 4. The MPRE and the Bar Examination* a. Many students report that completing Law & the Ethics of Lawyering prior to taking the MPRE exam is helpful. You can find upcoming MPRE dates on the NCBE website. b. Subjects Test on the Georgia Bar Exam, see Part B, Section 6 5. Supervised Research and Independent Projects 6. Clinics, Externships, & Experiential Learning Programs *All information provided regarding the MPRE and Bar Examination is subject to change. Check the website(s) of individual state bars often for the most up-to-date and accurate information. November 13 – November 15: Complete Fall Point Allocation. The Point Allocation Period begins at 9:00am Wednesday November 13, 2019 and ends at 4:00pm Friday, November 15, 2019. The timing of your point allocation within the designated period is unimportant. No advantage to allocating first. However, you must make your point allocations before the 4:00 deadline on Friday, November 15th. 1. Class of 2020 receives 65 points to allocate. Class of 2021 receives 50 points to allocate. a. Points are not transferrable to other students nor can they be saved for another registration period. b. You can bid points on up to 5 courses. c. You cannot bid “0” points on a course. d. You do not need to allocate points for any course in which you have been given permission to participate through application and/or alternate selection process. 2. Best resources to consult when considering how to allocate your points: a. Historical Point Allocation Information i. Point allocation from the previous Spring (Spring 2019), listed on the Class Schedules & Registration page under “Sprin

FAQs

What should students do during October–November 12?

Assess completed work against remaining graduation requirements and ensure they are on track. Review the course schedule and compile a draft schedule.

How does Fall point allocation work for the registration cycle?

Students must complete Fall point allocation during the defined period in My Georgia Law. They receive a set number of points by class year, can bid points on up to five courses, and must submit before the Friday 4:00pm deadline.

When can students view point allocation results and register for fall courses?

Point allocation results become available in the My Georgia Law Portal on or before November 20, with an announcement via listserv. Students then register for fall courses from November 22 through December 9.

Sep 25, 2026

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