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The following are the curriculum related sections of Duke Law's Rules and Policies

Degrees and Honors

Rule 2-1 Requirements for the J.D. and LL.B. Degrees
Rule 2-2 Requirements for the LL.M. Degree (Int'l & Comparative Law)
Rule 2-3 Requirements for the LL.M. Degree (International Students)
Rule 2-4 Requirements for the LL.M. Degree (U.S. Law School Graduates)
Rule 2-5 Requirements for the S.J.D. Degree
Rule 2-6 Requirements for the M.L.S. Degree
Rule 2-7 Graduation Honors
Rule 2-8 Time Limitations for Completing J.D. Degree Requirements

Academic Standards

Rule 3-1 Grades
Rule 3-2 Good Standing
Rule 3-3 Notification of Unsatisfactory Scholastic Standing
Rule 3-4 Eligibility to Continue the Study of Law
Rule 3-4.1 Eligibility of LL.M. Students to Continue the Study of Law
Rule 3-5 Probation
Rule 3-6 Maximum Course Loads
Rule 3-7 Minimum Course Loads
Rule 3-8 Attendance and Preparation
Rule 3-9 Enrollment Procedures and Restrictions
Rule 3-10 Dropping and Adding Courses
Rule 3-11 Auditing
Rule 3-12 Independent Study and Research Credit
Rule 3-13 Courses in Other Divisions of the University; Dual Degrees
Rule 3-14 Courses in Other Law Schools
Rule 3-15 Retaking Courses
Rule 3-16 Examinations (see also Policy 3-1)
Rule 3-17 Submission of Papers
Rule 3-18 Incomplete Course Work
Rule 3-19 Reporting and Announcement of Grades (see also Policy 3-2)
Rule 3-20 Change of Grades
Rule 3-21 Withdrawal
Rule 3-22 Dismissal and Readmission
Rule 3-23 Jurisdiction of Administrative Committee
Rule 3-24 Credit-hours for Law School Courses
Rule 3-25 Externship Program in International Law
Rule 3-26 Individual Study Abroad
Rule 3-27 Summer Internships
Rule 3-28 Limitations on Student Employment
Rule 3-29 Approval of New Course and Seminar Offerings
Rule 3-30 Visits to Other Law Schools
Policy 3-1 Use of Computers on "In-House" Examinations (see also Rule 3-16)
Policy 3-2 Reporting and Announcement of Grades (see also Rule 3-19)
Policy 3-3 Scheduling of Classes
Policy 3-4 Recommended Procedures for New Course Proposals