Intensive compact, short course offerings enable students to take a course in a particular area of law in an intensive format. Additionally, these compact course offerings allow the law school to bring some of the best and brightest professors and practitioners to Miami Law.
Students may register for a compact course during the regular registration period or up until the first day of the course, as long as it has not reached its enrollment capacity.
Because of the intensive nature of compact courses:
Compact (Short) Courses (1-2 weeks in length)
- Students who miss the first-class meeting are not permitted to enroll.
- Students may drop the course by the second-class session without penalty.
- If dropped after the second session, the course will appear on the transcript with a grade of “W” (Withdrawn). The “W” indicates attendance but has no impact on GPA.
Compact (Short) Courses (Exceeding 2 weeks)
- Students may drop the course by the second week without penalty.
- If dropped after the second week, the course will appear on the transcript with a grade of “W” (Withdrawn). The “W” indicates attendance but has no impact on GPA.
FAQs
Q: Is there a waiting list similar to the one used for other courses?
A: Yes, if a compact course is full there will be a waiting list similar to other courses.
Q: How many compact courses can a student take?
A: There is no set limit as to how many compact courses a student may take so long as they fulfill their other graduation requirements.
Q: When are compact courses offered?
A: Typically, throughout the semester period during the lunch hour. Usually Friday afternoon or weekend meetings will be required. Please refer to the course description booklet for specific course schedules and check updates.
Q: Do compact courses have a separate grading scale?
A: No, compact courses are graded in the same manner as other upper level law school course offerings.
Q: Can these compact courses be taken Honors/Pass/Fail?
A: compact courses are not offered Pass/Fail.
Q: Can the compact courses satisfy a writing or skills requirement?
A: Not generally. Exceptions may apply for certain two credit compact courses. Please check course description booklet.
Q: What is the method of evaluation for compact courses?
A: Like all other courses offered by the law school there may be an examination, a paper, a presentation, or several compact assignments. The method of evaluation is at the professor’s discretion and will be described in the course description booklet.
Q: When are exams, papers, and presentations due for the compact courses?
A: Typically the examination or presentation will be given near the end of the course meeting times. On the other hand, a course graded solely on a paper may be due compactly after the course ends or some professors allow for the paper to be handed in by semester’s end. Please note due dates are at the professor’s discretion.
For More Information
For additional questions please contact lawreg@law.miami.edu
