Academic Advising
At AUWCL, we are proud of our rich curriculum and excellent faculty which allow for students to explore a multitude of areas and practice types. Whether you have a specific area of focus in law school or are looking for a more broad-based foundational legal education, you should make your curricular choices in consultation with experts. Using the planning resources and working with an academic advisor can ensure not just that you will be meet all of your AUWCL requirements in time for your projected graduation date, but also that you are able to craft the academic experience that is best for you and your career goals while maintaining an appropriate course load and work-life balance.
Academic Planning Resources
The following resources are available on the OAE Canvas Page. You must first log in to Canvas to access the linked files.
Video Overviews
- Full Time Graduation Checklist
- Part Time Graduation Checklist
- Required Courses (Full Time Sequence)
- Required Courses (Part Time Sequence)
- Credits and Residency
- Experiential Skills
- Upper Level Writing Requirement
Credit Planning Worksheets
Graduation Checklists
Skills Course List (Through Spring 2025)
Other Helpful Planning Resources
- Upper Level Writing Requirement
- Externship Information
- Academic Policies
- Career Pathways (requires Legal Careers 101 login)
Book an Advising Appointment
Current students (rising 2L, 3L, 4L) and incoming transfer and advanced standing students may book an advising appointment here. Incoming first year students should contact their Admissions Counselor with any questions.
Questions? Email advising@wcl.american.edu