SECOND LANGUAGE EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS

Suffolk University Law School may grant exam accommodations to students whose first language is not English. These accommodations are based on an assessment of the student’s English language proficiency and supporting documentation such as proof of national origin (e.g., passport), results of the TOEFL examination, or an ESL evaluation. Please note that exam accommodations are granted to allow students whose first language is not English to become acclimated to the law school examination process.

The following criteria assist in determining the appropriateness of accommodations:

1. Students who attended a secondary school where instruction was primarily or exclusively in English are not eligible.
2. Students who attended a college or university for two or more years where instruction was primarily or exclusively in English are similarly not eligible.

Any eligible international student who is seeking exam accommodations must submit a Second Language Exam Accommodation Request Form to the Assistant Dean of Students NO LATER THAN SIXTY DAYS prior to the commencement of the examination period.  Students needing assistance completing the form should contact the Accessibility Coordinator in the Dean of Students Office with questions.  Second Language Exam Accommodations Request Forms are available in the Dean of Students Office.

Students granted second language accommodations may receive extended time on their examinations. However, an accommodation of additional time on examinations in subsequent semesters and/or academic years is not automatic. Please note that second language accommodations are not available for papers, class assignments or oral presentations.  In addition, second language accommodations will only be granted for take-home examinations for which the student has less than 24 hours in which to complete the exam (no second language accommodations will apply to take-home exams in which the student has at least 24 hours in which to complete the exam).

Second Language Examination Form