Academic Calendar
Overview
KU Law's academic calendar includes semester start and end dates, exam dates and academic breaks.
The Office of the University Registrar posts approved academic calendars for future years, which includes academic breaks through 2025-26. Please note that the semester start/end dates and finals dates listed on that calendar do not apply to the law school.
KU Law Academic Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 2023 | |
| 8/17/2023 - 8/23/2023 | Orientation/Lawyering Skills classes (fall starters) |
| 8/21/2023 - 8/23/2023 | Orientation/Lawyering Skills classes (summer starters) |
| 8/24/2023 | Fall classes begin |
| September 2023 | |
| 9/4/2023 | Labor Day holiday - no classes |
| October 2023 | |
| 10/14/2023 | Fall Break begins - no classes |
| 10/18/2023 | Law classes resume |
| November 2023 | |
| 11/22/2023 | Thanksgiving recess begins - no classes |
| 11/27/2023 | Law classes resume |
| 11/30/2023 | Constructive day for MTW classes |
| December 2023 | |
| 12/1/2023 | Reading day |
| 12/4/2023 | First day of final examinations |
| 12/15/2023 | Last day of final examinations |
| 12/16/2023 | Winter recess begins |
| January 2024 | |
| 1/3/2024 | Fall grades are due |
| 1/16/2024 | Spring 2024 law classes begin |
| March 2024 | |
| 3/9/2024 | Spring Break begins - no classes |
| 3/18/2024 | Law classes resume |
| April 2024 | |
| 4/19/2024 | Last day of class |
| 4/20/2024 | Reading Day |
| 4/22/2024 | First day of final exams |
| May 2024 | |
| 5/3/2024 | Last day of final exams |
| 5/11/2024 | Law School Hooding Ceremony |
| 5/12/2024 | Commencement |
| 5/22/2024 | Spring grades are due |