Law School, University, and Campus Policies

Career Services (“CSO”) Policies

Interview Program Policies

Information about the Recruiting Program is distributed to students via The Classifieds, the Recruiting Program Handbook, and email (to students’ Chapman University emails). The CSO also hosts a Recruiting Program information session as part of the 1L Mandatory Professional Development program.

The policies herein also apply to mock interviews^[1] organized by the CSO and interviews organized through the Southern California Law School Consortium (these programs and the Recruiting Program are collectively referred to herein as “Interview Programs”).

Students who fail to comply with the policies herein may be suspended from participating in Interview Programs at the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Career Services.

Interview Cancellation Policy: The CSO expects that students participating in Interview Programs will demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism. To preserve and enhance the professional reputation of all Chapman University Fowler School of Law students, students are required to adhere to the following policies.

Recruiting Program Interview Cancellations: The appropriate time for students to decide whether they will accept and attend an interview is at the time of application. If students are not available to interview on the day an employer is scheduled to interview on campus, students should not apply to that employer (be especially mindful of whether the employer is interviewing in-person). Students are also advised to apply for only those positions in which they have a true interest and intend to interview for. When students apply for a position, an employer representative will dedicate time to review applications and schedule students for interviews. Therefore, students will not be permitted to cancel interviews obtained through the Recruiting Program once they have been scheduled.

If an emergency arises which prevents students from attending their interview, or if they accept an offer and have interviews scheduled for positions that are only recruiting for positions that same semester, they must immediately contact the CSO. The CSO will then work with each student individually on their specific situation. Nonrefundable travel arrangements are not a valid excuse to cancel or reschedule interviews. Students must attend their interviews unless expressly excused by the CSO. Moreover, students must not contact any on-campus interviewers directly (especially not to cancel an interview as employers often contact the CSO when this occurs).

Students who decide to transfer to another law school must immediately notify the CSO at lawcareerservices@chapman.edu and the Registrar’s Office at lawregistrar@chapman.edu. The CSO will then withdraw the student’s application materials from the Recruiting Program and cancel any scheduled interviews.

If the student accepts a federal judicial externship, please meet with the CSO to discuss cancelling any remaining interviews (see more guidance below on accepting federal judicial externship offers below in the section titled “Federal Judicial Externship Offer Policy”).

If a student fails to attend a scheduled on-campus interview without prior notice, the student will be required to meet with the Assistant Dean for Career Services and may be suspended from participating in future Interview Programs at the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Career Services.

Interview Cancellations for Other Programs: For mock interviews and interviews organized through the Southern California Law School Consortium, students are expected to adhere to interview cancellation policies distributed by the CSO or organizing entity.

Acceptance of Offers Policy: If an offer of employment is accepted, the CSO expects that the student will honor their commitment to the employer. Reneging on a job acceptance is not acceptable; it is unprofessional and reflects poorly on the student and the law school as this may damage the CSO’s recruiting relationship with the employer and the employer’s opinion of the school. Students are required to meet with the CSO before reneging on an accepted offer. Students who renege on an accepted offer may be suspended from participating in future Interview Programs at the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Career Services.

Federal Judicial Externship Offer Policy: If a student receives a federal judicial externship offer, they are expected to immediately accept the position. Students should only apply to federal judicial externships if they are available and willing to unconditionally accept the offer from the judge.

Application Materials Policy: Students’ application materials must adhere to the formatting guidelines outlined by the CSO, including, but not limited to, in handouts and guides available on Symplicity such as the Recruiting Program Handbook, Resume Guide, Cover Letter Guide, and Writing Sample & References Guide. The CSO reserves the right to withdraw applications that do not meet CSO formatting guidelines and/or that do not meet an employer’s specified hiring criteria.

Any misrepresentation in job application materials (e.g., rounding up of a student’s GPA or class rank) may be a violation of the Honor Code and may result in severe sanctions from the law school. The CSO will not submit a student’s application materials to an employer if they are aware of any misrepresentations. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure their application materials accurately state all facts, including, but not limited to, class rank, GPA, awards, extracurricular activities, and employment details.

Further, the CSO’s handouts and guides may contain resume and cover letter samples to assist in the drafting of application materials. Plagiarizing these sample application materials may be a violation of the Honor Code and may result in severe sanctions from the law school.

By participating in Interview Programs, students affirm that they have read and understood the terms of the Interview Cancellation Policy, Acceptance of Offers Policy, Federal Judicial Externship Offer Policy, and Application Materials Policy (collectively, the “Interview Program Policies”), and agree to comply with all terms and requirements of the Interview Program Policies. Students also agree to release the CSO and all related personnel from responsibility for events or consequences arising from or relating to noncompliance with the terms and requirements of the Interview Program Policies or the law school’s Honor Code.

Job Posting Disclaimer

The CSO provides resources to employers and students/alumni seeking jobs. These resources include, but are not limited to, the Recruiting Program, resume books, and Symplicity job postings (collectively, the “Job Search Resources”). The CSO does not screen employers and does not make any recommendations or guarantees about the positions listed in the Job Search Resources and employers utilizing such resources. As information is subject to change at the discretion of each employer, information has not been verified by the CSO, and Chapman University is not responsible for any misrepresentations, inconsistencies, or errors. The information provided in the Job Search Resources is provided “as is” and Chapman University makes no representations or guarantees about job listings or the accuracy of information provided by the employer.

User is responsible for confirming the sufficiency and reliability of any such information, and for researching each employment opportunity prior to applying. Students should be prudent and use common sense and caution when applying for or accepting any position. They should inform themselves about potential fraudulent or improper practices to protect themselves from harm.

There are a number of states and localities that require employers by law to disclose pay scale or pay ranges in job postings, including California, Colorado, Nevada, Washington, New York and others. However, the listings in the Job Search Resources that were posted prior to the effective dates of these laws may not be compliant with an individual state’s requirements.

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR GUARANTEES WITH RESPECT TO THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS OR SUFFICIENCY OF ANY AND ALL INFORMATION APPEARING ON SYMPLICITY OR OTHER PUBLICATIONS REGARDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Chapman University assumes no responsibility to the user with respect to the suitability of placements, salary, negotiations, working conditions, or any other aspect of off-campus employment. Furthermore, Chapman University is not responsible in any way for any subsequent events which may transpire between the job seeker and an employer, including, but not limited to, an individual’s subsequent satisfaction with the employer or the employer’s subsequent satisfaction with the job applicant. The user acknowledges and agrees that Chapman University shall not be liable for any damages, direct or indirect, resulting from the use of this service, including, but not limited to, those job opportunities which are offered by individuals or entities other than Chapman University. Chapman University reserves the right to post or remove any job opportunity from its website, with or without cause, at its sole non- grievable discretion.

Chapman University’s Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment Policy

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. For a complete copy of Chapman University’s Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment Policy, click here². Chapman University Fowler School of Law and the CSO firmly expect that employers who interview or hire Chapman University Fowler School of Law students, mentors who work with the Chapman University Fowler School of Law community, and those who engage with our students will observe such principles. Use of the CSO’s resources, including Symplicity, and use of the law school’s facilities by any employer constitutes a representation by the employer that its employment practices are in accord with Chapman University’s Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment Policy. A limited exception to this policy exists for military recruiters and federal agencies but only insofar as their employment and hiring practices are permitted under federal law.

The CSO may elect to post positions for students and alumni received from Symplicity and other external sources. Since the CSO has not directly communicated with these employers, each of these Symplicity postings will clearly state that the employer may not have agreed to Chapman University’s Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment Policy and that students must carefully evaluate the suitability of the position and employer. Please review the Job Posting Disclaimer (see above; also available on the student Symplicity homepage) for more information about evaluating the suitability of each position and employer.

Student Complaints Regarding Recruiting Practice: As outlined in Chapman University’s Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment Policy, student, staff or faculty who believe that they have been subjected to harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment, including sexual assault violence or other sexual misconduct, or any other form of discrimination by a third party should freely and without fear of retaliation report such misconduct or file a report to a Title IX Coordinator at titleix@chapman.edu).

1L Mandatory Professional Development Program

The 1L Mandatory Professional Development Program (“PD Program”), administered by the Career Services Office, introduces first-year students to the legal profession, its core values, and the core competencies required to succeed. Students must complete five (5) sessions from the PD Program to be eligible to graduate from the law school. Students who do not meet this graduation requirement during their first year must complete outstanding sessions by graduation. Because PD program sessions are a graduation requirement, attendance is mandatory for all first-year students. As a result, it is an Honor Code offense to misrepresent one’s own or another’s attendance or absence from such an event. This would include signing in for an event and leaving before the event’s conclusion. To receive credit for a PD Program event, students must arrive on time, sign- in, and stay for the entire program. If a student leaves a PD Program event early or arrives late, they may not receive PD credit at the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Career Services . Questions regarding the PD Program should be directed to the Career Services Office at lawcareerservices@chapman.edu.

^[1] For the purposes of the Interview Program Policies section, “interview” or “interviews” include in person and virtual interviewing formats.

^[2] A complete copy of Chapman University’s Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment Policy may be viewed at https://www.chapman.edu/students/health-and-safety/title-ix/index.aspx

Scholarship Policies

Students receiving financial aid are required to maintain good standing and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. In addition, students must notify the Graduate Financial Aid Office if additional funds are received (scholarships, stipends, or other funds) or if their enrollment status changes; these changes can affect students’ disbursements, and disbursements may be adjusted retroactively to comply with federal regulations. Federal loan recipients are required to complete entrance and exit counseling.

Students wishing to withdraw from all classes during a scheduled term should contact the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Students withdrawing completely from a term may be required to return some or all the funds received under the Federal Title IV aid programs. More information regarding withdrawals can be found on the Graduate Financial Aid website or directly from the Graduate Financial Aid Office.

Merit-Based Tuition and Conditional Scholarships

Merit-based tuition scholarships, Dean’s Kennedy Scholarships, First Generation Scholarships, and Distinguished Student Fellowships awarded to entering students (both full and part-time) are conditional scholarships that are renewable, provided the scholarship recipient meets the requisite academic standard at the end of their first academic year and each subsequent academic year thereafter. The academic year includes only the fall and spring semesters. Merit-based tuition scholarships, Dean’s Kennedy Scholarships, and First-Generation Scholarships are applied in equal parts to tuition charges for the fall and spring semesters only, unless the student changes programs (part-time to full-time or vice versa) mid-year, in which case the scholarship amount may be adjusted mid-year as described under the “Limits” section below.

Distinguished Student Fellowships are distributed as set forth in the letter received at the time of the fellowship offer. For full-time students, scholarship/fellowship eligibility is limited to up to three years. For part-time students, eligibility is limited to up to four years.

The requisite academic standard for merit-based and First Generation Scholarships is a cumulative GPA of 2.900 or above. For students matriculating in Fall 2025 or after, the requisite academic standard for the Dean’s Kennedy Scholarship and Distinguished Student Fellowship is a cumulative GPA of 2.200 or above. For students matriculating in Fall 2024, the requisite academic standard for the Dean’s Kennedy Scholarship and the Distinguished Student Fellowship is cumulative GPA of 2.000 or above. For students matriculating in Fall 2023 or earlier, the requisite academic standard for the Distinguished Student Fellowship is a cumulative GPA of 2.900 or above.

Any student who does not meet the requisite academic standard at the end of the academic year is not eligible for a continuation of their merit-based tuition scholarship, Dean’s Kennedy Scholarship, First Generation Scholarship, or Distinguished Student Fellowship and will not receive such a scholarship or fellowship for any subsequent year of study.

• Earning a Merit-Based Tuition Scholarship

Students who do not receive a merit-based tuition scholarship at the time of matriculation are eligible for an earned merit-based tuition scholarship at the end of their first year of study if their cumulative grade point average at the end of their first academic year ranks them in the top 15% GPA cut off of their cohort group. The grade point average cutoff for scholarships will be determined by the official rankings of students. In the 1L year, only full-time students are included in the official ranking. Part-time students are included in the official rankings after they have completed their second year as a part-time student.

Earned merit-based tuition scholarships will be renewed for each successive year if the student maintains the requisite academic standard at the end of each succeeding academic year, subject to the limits set forth in Section II. Any student who is not eligible for a continuation of their earned merit-based tuition scholarship because they do not meet the requisite academic standard at the end of an academic year will not receive a merit-based tuition scholarship for any subsequent year of study.

• Increasing a Merit-Based Tuition Scholarship

Any student who received less than a full scholarship at the time of matriculation is eligible for a merit-based tuition scholarship increase at the end of their first year of study if their cumulative grade point average at the end of their first academic year ranks them in the top 15% GPA cut off of their cohort group and the amount earned is greater than their current scholarship. This merit-based tuition scholarship will be renewed at the increased amount for each successive year if the student has a cumulative grade point average of 2.900 or above at the end of each succeeding academic year, subject to the limits set forth in the Scholarship Policies section.  Any student who is not eligible for a continuation of their scholarship because they do not have the requisite academic standard at the end of an academic year will not receive a merit-based tuition scholarship for any subsequent years of study.

• More Information on Earning/Increasing a Merit-Based Tuition Scholarship: Earned and increased merit-based tuition scholarships are typically awarded in a flat amount. If renewed, the amount will not change in subsequent academic years, despite any changes in the amount of tuition. Students may refer to the scholarship policies provided to all students at time of admission or the chart below regarding the amount of earned scholarships.

• Appealing the Loss of a Conditional Scholarship: Any student who wishes to appeal the loss of his/her conditional scholarship may do so by obtaining an appeal form from the Graduate Financial Aid Office. All appeals must be based on extraordinary circumstances and must be supported by appropriate documentation. A scholarship appeal cannot be used by students who did not receive a conditional scholarship upon admission to the Fowler School of Law or earn a conditional scholarship after their first academic year.

“Extraordinary circumstances” are sudden, unanticipated, and exceedingly rare circumstances or events that have a debilitating effect on the student’s ability to perform in their courses. “Appropriate documentation” is documentation from a disinterested third-party authority that is sufficiently relevant and complete to verify the circumstances presented in the student’s appeal. Additionally, students who appeal must show that their cumulative GPA was close to reaching the requisite standard and that they would have succeeded in achieving the requisite standard but for the extraordinary circumstances.

Appeals will be decided by the Scholarship Committee, which may take up to two weeks to review. All decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final. When reviewing appeals, the Scholarship Committee will consider (a) whether the circumstances were extraordinary as defined above, (b) whether the documentation is appropriate as defined above, (c) the student’s grades and cumulative GPA, and (d) the apparent likelihood of meeting the requisite standard during the upcoming academic year.

Any changes to financial aid awards will be contingent on the types of funds available, eligibility policies, and regulations. After initial review, additional documentation may be required. Students waiting for an appeal decision should be fully prepared to assume responsibility for all course enrollment and account balance payment, regardless of the appeal decision.

• Limits: Merit-based tuition scholarship eligibility will be limited as follows:
  • JD Full-Time - Up to three years
  • JD Part-time - Up to four years
  • JD/MBA - Up to three years law scholarship, one year Business Scholarship
  • JD/MFA - Up to two and one-half years law scholarship, one and one-half year Film Scholarship
  • LL.M. - Per terms listed in offer letter

Students who move from the JD full-time program to the part-time program will have their scholarship eligibility extended to four years and will receive the remainder of their scholarship promise divided over their remaining terms.

Students who move from the JD part-time program to the full-time program after their first year will have their remaining scholarship promise divided over their remaining terms.

A new flat amount would be determined (as described above) and would be applied consistently thereafter regardless of changes in tuition. All full- and part-time scholarships will be awarded in accordance with the time limits and other restrictions set forth in the Scholarship Policies section.

• Scholarship Amount: For students matriculating Fall 2023 or earlier, conditional scholarships are flat amount scholarships (whether awarded at the time of admission or earned at the end of a spring semester) and, if renewed, will be applied consistently in the amount initially offered to the student, regardless of any changes in the cost of tuition. For students matriculating Fall 2024 or after who receive a percentage conditional scholarship, if renewed, will receive the full percentage of their scholarship for the following academic year.

• For Students Enrolled in Joint JD and MFA/MBA
  • JD/MBA

Students receiving conditional scholarships and/or fellowships from the law school will have those scholarships and/or fellowships applied to the first, third and/or fourth years of the program according to the law school’s scholarship policy in effect under the catalog year the student entered. Any scholarships awarded by the MBA program will be applied to the student’s second year in the program. Thus, a joint degree student who is eligible for a renewed, earned, or increased law scholarship and/or fellowship after completion of their first JD year will have that scholarship and/or fellowship suspended during the second year of their program while the student engages primarily in MBA course work. The suspended/earned law scholarship and/or fellowship will be applied to the student’s third year of JD study. Students are eligible to earn or increase a scholarship after the completion of their first year only.

The renewal/earning of a law scholarship and/or fellowship immediately after the first year will be based on the student’s ranking within the law school cohort group with whom they entered.

Thereafter, law scholarship and/or fellowship awards will be based on the student’s ranking within the JD cohort that entered after their first year.

• JD/MFA in Film and Television

Students receiving conditional scholarships and/or fellowships from the law school will have those scholarships and/or fellowships applied to the first, third and fourth years of the program according to the law school’s scholarship policy in effect under the catalog year the student entered. Any scholarships awarded by the MFA program will be applied to the student’s third through fifth term in the program. Thus, a joint degree student who is eligible for a renewed, earned, or increased scholarship after completion of their first JD year will have that scholarship and/or fellowship suspended during the third through fifth term of their program while the student is engaged in MFA coursework and paying MFA tuition rates. The suspended/earned scholarship and/or fellowship will be applied to the student’s second term of the third year of JD study during any semester the student is being charged law school tuition rates (earning at least one-half law school residence credit).

Students are eligible to earn or increase a scholarship after the completion of their first year only.

The renewal/earning of a law scholarship and/or fellowship immediately after the first year will be based on the student’s ranking within the law school cohort group with whom they entered.

Thereafter, law scholarship and/or fellowship awards will be based on the student’s ranking within the JD cohort that entered after their first year.

Other Scholarships Administered by the Law School

For more information about other scholarships administered by the Law School (in addition to the policies discussed above, where applicable), such as the First Generation Scholarship or other awards, please refer to the scholarship and/or fellowship policies provided to the recipient when the scholarship offer was initially made or please contact the Law Admission Office or the Graduate Financial Aid Office. All additional scholarship policies set forth below apply to such scholarships.

Additional Scholarship Policies

• Overload Charges: Students who receive permission from the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to take more than 16 credit hours in a given semester will be charged additional tuition for each unit above 16 credit hours. This additional tuition is not covered by any scholarship granted by the Law School, and payment of the additional tuition is the responsibility of the individual student.
• Summer Courses/Visiting/Study Abroad: Scholarships may not be applied to courses taken during interterm, summer or at another institution. Scholarships may not be applied to any study abroad program.
• Scholarship Revocation: The University reserves the right to revoke any scholarship and/or fellowship if the student to whom a scholarship and/or fellowship is awarded is determined to have violated the Honor Code or the University Student Code of Conduct. If a student is suspended for one or more semesters as a result of a violation of the law school Honor Code or the University Student Code of Conduct and their scholarship and/or fellowship is not revoked as part of the conduct proceedings, the law school’s Scholarship Committee shall determine whether the student’s scholarship and/or fellowship shall continue upon reinstatement and, if so, under what terms, the scholarship and/or fellowship shall be continued.
• Leave of Absence: If a student is granted a leave of absence under Section IX of this Handbook, the student’s scholarship and/or fellowship shall continue upon the student’s return to the law school, unless the maximum number of semesters that the scholarship and/or fellowship can be applied has already been exhausted, in which case their scholarship and/or fellowship will not continue upon their return to law school. For example, merit-based tuition scholarships, Dean’s Kennedy Scholarships, First Generation Scholarships, and Distinguished Student Fellowships may be applied during fall and spring semesters for up to three years for full-time students and up to four years for part-time students; other limits may apply to these and other scholarships as set forth in Section II. If a student takes a leave of absence after the date when tuition may be refunded under the University’s Refund Schedule published on the University’s website, then their scholarship will have already been applied for that semester. Students who receive a refund (or partial refund) of tuition for a term they received a scholarship may have the scholarship reduced accordingly. Percent scholarships will be adjusted to reflect the appropriate percentage of the new tuition charges. Flat scholarships will only be adjusted if they exceed the new tuition charge. Scholarships can never exceed tuition charges for any given term.  

If a student with a conditional scholarship and/or fellowship takes a leave of absence during a semester when their scholarship and/or fellowship renewal would normally be determined and no grades are assigned due to the leave of absence, the renewal determination will be deferred until the end of the semester the student returns.

Library Policies

The Hugh and Hazel Darling Law Library (https://www.chapman.edu/law/law-library/index.aspx) provides services and resources to help you succeed in law school and beyond. Please note the following policies:

• Students must show their Chapman University identification card to enter the law library. Guests must register at the circulation desk.
• On weekdays after 9 p.m. and on weekends, students must swipe their Chapman University identification card to enter the law library.
• Food and drinks are allowed within reason.

Law Review Membership Policies

The Chapman Law Review (https://www.chapman.edu/law/events- publications/chapman-law-review.aspx) is published by law students, working with the guidance of a faculty advisor and the Law Faculty Advisory Committee. Members of the Editorial Board, who are third or fourth-year students, are primarily responsible for planning each volume and working with outside authors whose articles have been accepted by the Board for publication.

The following policies apply (please check the Chapman Law Review bylaws for comprehensive policies):

• Staff editors will be graded on one unit of academic credit awarded at the end of the editor’s second semester on Law Review.
• Senior editors may receive up to three units of credit each semester during their final year with the approval of the faculty advisor.
• Membership on the Law Review is open automatically to the top ten percent of the 1L students (both full and part-time) at the end of their first year.
• Membership may also be earned through a write-on competition. The write-on competition is open to any full or part-time student ranked in the top 11-40% of their class at the end of their first year.
• Space permitting, transfer students may also participate in the write-on competition, provided they were (a) eligible for the write-on competition at the law school they attended during their first year of study or (b) already invited to join the law review at the law school they attended during their first year of study. The burden is on the incoming transfer student to provide the Law Review with evidence of their eligibility to participate in the Law Review’s write-on competition.

Disability Accommodations

Chapman University is committed to providing support services to achieve equal access to the education experience. Disability Services (DS) approves and coordinates accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Registration with DS is on a voluntary, self-identifying basis. However, services are only available after a student has registered and presents current documentation of the disability from an appropriate specialist or physician. All information and documentation are confidential.

For general information on how to access University Disability Services: https://www.chapman.edu/students/health-and-safety/disability-services/index.aspx

For a policy overview, definitions, and specific policies and procedures for students with disabilities: https://www.chapman.edu/students/health-and-safety/disability-services/policy.aspx

Student Complaints

As an ABA-accredited law school, the Fowler School of Law is subject to the ABA Standards for Approval of Law Schools. The ABA Standards may be found at http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/standards.html

Any student at the law school who wishes to bring a formal complaint to the administration of the law school of a significant problem that directly implicates the school’s program of legal education and its compliance with the ABA Standards should do the following:

• Submit the complaint via email to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
• The writing should describe in detail the behavior, program, process, or other matter that is the subject of the complaint, and should explain how the matter implicates the law school’s program of legal education and its compliance with a specific, identified ABA Standard(s).
• The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will acknowledge the complaint within ten (10) business days of receipt of the complaint.
• Within three weeks of acknowledgment of the complaint, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, or their designee, shall either meet with the complaining student, or respond to the substance of the complaint in writing.
• Appeals regarding decisions on complaints may be taken to the Dean of the law school. Any decision made on appeal by the Dean shall be final.
• A copy of the complaint and a summary of the process and resolution of the complaint shall be kept in the office of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs until the subsequent re-accreditation review by the ABA. Such reviews occur every seven years.
• The law school shall not in any way retaliate against an individual who makes a complaint under this section, nor permit any faculty member, administrator, employee or student to do so.
• This policy is not applicable to situations where another policy applies, including, but not limited to, the Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment Policy, Honor Code violations, and violations of the University Student Conduct Code.

Fowler Law School and University Academic Integrity Policies

Students at the Fowler School of Law are subject to the Chapman University Academic Integrity Policy, including the policies and processes specific to Fowler School of Law students embedded within the Chapman University Academic Integrity Policy.

All such policies are set forth at the following links:

FSOL Academic Integrity Policy (https://canvas.chapman.edu/courses/27235/files/7824715/download?download_frd=1)

Chapman University Academic Integrity Policy (https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-integrity/_files/academic-integrity-policy- 2024.pdf)

Fowler Law School Principles of Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression

Students at the Fowler School of Law should review the policies related to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression. Students should be aware of the principles and policy on Academic Freedom, which apply to all faculty and administrators, and any other persons employed to teach any law school course.

All law students are subject to the policy regarding the Freedom of Expression, and the provisions therein pertaining to all communications in the Law School community.

The aforementioned policies are set forth at the following link: https://canvas.chapman.edu/courses/27235/files/7854614/download?download_frd=1

Fowler School of Law Guidelines of Civility and Professionalism

All students are subject to, and shall conform their behavior to, the terms set forth in the Guidelines of Civility and Professionalism: https://canvas.chapman.edu/files/7854613/download?download_frd=1

University Conduct Code

All law students should review the Chapman University Conduct Code and conform their behavior to the terms contained in that Code: https://www.chapman.edu/students/policies- forms/student-conduct/index.aspx

The University’s Conduct Code is incorporated herein its entirety.

Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Conduct Policy

Chapman University is committed to providing and maintaining a community where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can achieve their academic and professional aspirations. The University complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, as amended, the Violence Against Women’s Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Education Code, and other laws, which prohibit discrimination and harassment against protected categories in University employment and educational programs and activities.

The University’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Prevention Policy (https://www.chapman.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/_files/eodo/dhrp-policy.pdf)

Sexual Misconduct, Sex-Based/Gender Discrimination, and Title IX (https://www.chapman.edu/students/health-and-safety/title-ix/index.aspx)

Posting of Signs

The Fowler School of Law does not permit the display of hardcopy flyers anywhere in the building (this includes but is not limited to classrooms, bulletin boards, doors, or lockers). The primary means of event communication is digital signage on multiple screens throughout the law school.

Animal Policy

Dogs and other animals are not permitted in Kennedy Hall unless they are designated as service animals or as an accommodation through the Office of Human Resources (https://www.chapman.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/index.aspx) or Disability Services ( https://www.chapman.edu/students/health-and-safety/disability-services/index.aspx).