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Testimonial

“John Marshall’s externship program offers quality field placements that develop professional and practical skills while ensuring successful and meaningful on-the-job performance.” Paul Nam, Graduate (’12)

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“I wanted to go to an ABA-accredited school that has a strong bar passage rate. John Marshall Law School in Atlanta was the best fit for me.” Aslean Zachary, 3L

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“Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has a 13:1 faculty-to-student ratio and the professors have open-door policies that foster mentorship.” Alex McArthur, Graduate (’12)

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“I wanted a law school that looked at the whole person. The caring atmosphere and specialized attention of the faculty have given me an excellent education to positively impact the community.” Chad Alexis, Graduate (’12)

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“I wanted to complete my education at a school that catered to me. I wanted to experience a world-class city full of energy. Atlanta and John Marshall – truly the best of both worlds.” Amber O’Conner, Graduate (’12)

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Academic Calendar 2012-13

FALL SEMESTER
Last Day to Register (for all continuing students)	Monday, August 1, 2012
LL.M. in American Legal Studies Orientation and Seminar	Monday, August 6 - Friday, August 10, 2012
New Student Orientation (See separate schedule)	Thursday, Friday, Saturday August 9, 10, & 11, 2012
First Day of Classes	Monday, August 13, 2012
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes (Without penalty)	Friday, August 17, 2012
Labor Day Holiday – School Closed	Monday, September 3, 2012
Mid-Term Examination Period (Refer to course syllabus)	Monday, October 8, 2012 – Friday, October 12, 2012
Last Day of Classes	Monday, November 19, 2012
Thanksgiving Break – No Classes – School Closed	Wednesday, Thursday, Friday November 21, 22, & 23, 2012
Reading Period	Saturday & Sunday November 24 & 25, 2012
Final Examination Period (See separate schedule)	Monday, November 26, 2012 – Friday, December 7, 2012

WINTER INTERSESSION
Last Day to Register	Monday, November 19, 2012
New Years Day Holiday Observance – School Closed	Monday and Tuesday December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2013
First Day of Classes	Monday, January 7, 2013
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes (Without penalty)	Monday, January 7, 2013
Last Day of Classes	Friday, January 11, 2013

SPRING SEMESTER
Last Day to Register	Monday, November 19, 2012
First Day of Classes	Monday, January 14, 2013
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes (Without penalty)	Friday, January 18, 2013
MLK Jr Holiday – School Closed	Monday, January 21, 2013
Spring Break – No Classes	Monday, March 11, 2013 - Friday, March 15, 2013
Mid-Term Examination Period (Refer to course syllabus)	Monday, March 18, 2013 - Friday, March 22, 2013
Last Day of Classes	Monday, April 29, 2013
Reading Period	Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Final Examination Period (See separate schedule)	Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - Friday, May 10, 2013

COMMENCEMENT
COMMENCEMENT	Saturday, May 18, 2013

SUMMER INTERSESSION
Last Day to Register	Wednesday, April 10, 2013
First Day of Classes	Monday, May 20, 2013
Last Day to Drop/Add Classes (Without penalty)	Monday, May 20, 2013
Last Day of Classes	Friday, May 24, 2013

SUMMER SESSION
Last Day to Register	Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Memorial Day Holiday – School Closed	Monday, May 27, 2013
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes (Without penalty)	Friday, May 31, 2013
Independence Day Holiday – School Closed	Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - Thursday, July 4, 2013
Last Day of Classes	Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Reading Period	Thursday, July 18, 2013 - Sunday, July 21, 2013
Final Examination Period (See separate schedule)	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- July 22-25, 2013