STUDENT ADVISING

Academic Advising Worksheets

Spring 2025 Academic Advising Worksheet for Rising 3Ls

• This worksheet is for use by all students who matriculated in August of 2022 or earlier.  If you matriculated in this time frame but anticipate taking the bar in July 2026 or later, you should contact Dean Wilson to discuss whether transition to the revised curriculum (applicable to students matriculating in August of 2023) is approriate. 

Spring 2025 Academic Advising Worksheet for Rising 2Ls

• This worksheet is for use by all students who matriculated in August of 2023 or later.

Academic Advising PowerPoint Presentations

A summary of information students should know in selecting courses can be found in the PowerPoints from the Fall 2024 advising presentations for Rising 2Ls and 3Ls. (Spring advising presentations will be posted when available).

• Fall 2024 Academic Advising Workshop PowerPoint for all Rising 3Ls

• Fall 2024 Academic Advising Workshop PowerPoint for Full-Time Rising 2Ls 

Additional Advising Resources

Below are links to some additional resources that may be helpful as you are considering what classes to take.

• Academic Regulations (especially Regulations 5, 6, 10, and 16)
• Advanced Writing and Experiential Learning Requirements
• Bar-Tested Courses
• Career Pathways
• Conflict Exam Request Form
• Course Catalog
• Curriculum Overview
• Electives and Specialized Areas of Study
• Graduation Requirements & Graduation Checklists
• Joint/Dual Degree Information
• Law Certificate Information
• Registration & Course Information (including the Course Grid/List, Exam Schedule, and Registration Memo)
• UM Degree (degree auditing platform)

Individual Advising

1L Advising Meetings

All 1Ls will be assigned to work with an academic advisor in the spring of their 1L year. 

Upper-Level Advising Meetings

If you are pursuing a certificate in Advocacy, Business, Health, or Tax Law, ask to meet with the Certificate Director make sure you are on track for the certificate.  

Students should also consider seeking academic advising from faculty who teach, write, or have practiced in areas of law of interest to you.

You may also reach out to the professor who advised you during your 1L year.  

Dean Aden, Dean Wilson, and Professor Fung are also available for individual advising for students who want to discuss their course selections or have other questions.