JD Program Academic Calendars
Academic schedule for our professional program (JD) in the School of Law.
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2025-26 Academic Year
The last day to add is also the last day to delete a course from your record. After that date, a grade of "W" is assigned for all withdrawals.
The Brandeis School of Law reserves the right to change the announced academic calendar without prior notice.
Fall Term
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes start | Aug. 18, 2025 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop/add | Aug. 22, 2025 (Fri) |
| Labor Day holiday | Sept. 1, 2025 (Mon) |
| Last day 50% tuition reduction | Sept. 9, 2025 (Tues) |
| Last day 25% tuition reduction | Sept. 16, 2025 (Tues) |
| Fall Break | Oct. 6, 2025 (Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw | Oct. 16, 2025 (Thur) |
| Last day to apply for degree | Nov. 14, 2025 (Fri) |
| Last day of classes : Monday classes meet | Nov. 25, 2025 (Tues) |
| Reading day | Nov. 26, 2025 (Wed) |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov. 27-Nov. 30, 2025 (Thur-Sun) |
| Final exams | Dec. 1-Dec. 11, 2025 (Mon-Thur) |
| Degree Date | Dec. 12, 2025 (Fri) |
| Commencement | Dec. 12, 2025 (Fri) |
Spring Term
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes start | Jan. 6, 2026 (Tues) |
| Last day to drop/add | Jan. 9, 2026 (Fri) |
| Martin Luther King holiday | Jan. 19, 2026 (Mon) |
| Last day 50% tuition reduction | Jan. 21, 2026 (Wed) |
| Last day 25% tuition reduction | Jan. 28, 2026 (Wed) |
| Last day to withdraw | March 3, 2026 (Tues) |
| Spring Break | March 9-15, 2026 (Mon-Sun) |
| Last day to apply for degree | Apr. 14, 2026 (Tues) |
| Last day of classes | Apr. 20, 2026 (Mon) |
| Reading day | Apr. 21, 2026 (Tues) |
| Final exams | Apr. 22- Apr. 30, 2026 (Wed-Thurs) |
| Commencement/degree date | May 9, 2026 (Sat) |
Summer Term
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes start | May 18, 2026 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop/add | May 22, 2026 (Fri) |
| Memorial Day (no classes) | May 25, 2026 (Mon) |
| Last day 50% tuition reduction | June 5, 2026 (Fri) |
| Last day 25% tuition reduction | June 9, 2026 (Tues) |
| Last day to withdraw | June 17, 2026 (Wed) |
| Juneteenth Holiday | June 19, 2026 (Fri) |
| Last day of classes | July 1, 2026 (Wed) |
| Independence Day (no classes) | July 3, 2026 (Fri) |
| Last day to apply for degree | July 6, 2026 (Mon) |
| Reading day | July 6, 2026 (Mon) |
| Final exam period (on-site) | July 7-10, 2026 (Tue-Fri) |