Spring 2026 Quick Guide

Key Contacts & Resources

Spring 2026 Schedule of Classes. The tentative Spring 2026 class schedule is available, with catalogs and instructions for J.D. students and LL.M. students. These schedules will continue to be updated, with changes noted on this page and in the relevant section of those course schedules. 

Course updates and cancellations:

  • October 28 changes
    • LAW 432-02, Legal Writing 4: Business Transactions, will move earlier in the day (to MW 11am-12∶25pm) so students can enroll in both this section of LW4 as well as Business Organizations.
    • LAW 258-01, Civil Procedure (Prof. Rosen’s section) has had a change in its meeting pattern. The session previously scheduled for Tuesdays at 4pm has been moved to Thursdays at 12∶15pm to clear a conflict.
    • LAW 260-05 and 260-81, both Legal Writing 2, have switched instructors but the times for each section remain as before. Prof. Hill will teach section 05 and Prof. Harvey will teach section 81.
    • LAW 260-81, Legal Writing 2 (Prof. Nagel’s section) has had a change in its meeting pattern. In addition, the Tuesday section will meet in person, while the Thursday section will meet online.
    • LAW 720-01, Advanced Legal Research (Prof. Wenger et al.), will not be offered in spring 2026.
    • LAW 800-01, Regulation (Prof. Tierney), will not be offered in spring 2026.

Registration. Registration will open beginning on November 3 according to the procedures in Chicago-Kent's student handbook.