2008-2009 Student Handbook

Revised August 2008
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
3700 LINDELL BLVD.
ST. LOUIS, MO 63108
(314) 977-2766

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Saint Louis University School of Law is to advance the understanding and the development of law and prepare students to achieve professional success and personal satisfaction through leadership and service to others.  The School of Law is guided by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, freedom of inquiry, and respect for individual differences.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The programs of Saint Louis University are open to all without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.  All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with our Catholic, Jesuit identity.  Programs and activities located in facilities not easily accessible to disabled persons will be made accessible through relocation or other means, upon request.

POLICY STATEMENT

This Handbook describes the procedures and rules that will ordinarily govern academic and student life at the School of Law.  No effort has been made, nor could one be made, to anticipate all issues that might arise in the course of the academic career of all students.  These procedures and rules may be amended from time to time by the School of Law administration, committees, or the faculty.  The rules and procedures in the Handbook may also be superseded, suspended, or complemented by the School of Law or University administrators as they may deem it necessary and proper, in particular extenuating circumstances, in the discharge of their responsibility to protect the School of Law’s academic objectives and reputation, including its learning environment and the safety of its students, faculty and staff.  Nothing in this Handbook is intended to create, nor shall anything be understood to create, contractual or legally enforceable rights.