Exam Instructions
Tax LL.M. students should check with their program for exam instructions.
Exam schedule
The exam schedule is posted on the exams webpage by the first day of each quarter.
The MyUW page on exams does not list the correct exam times for law school courses.
Exam numbers
Law School exams are taken by exam numbers instead of by names. Law students will need to get their exam numbers through their online adjusted schedule. Each student is responsible for knowing his or her examination number prior to the start of each exam time and writing it on any item submitted as part of the exam (bluebooks, computer media, and the exam).
Exams to be taken inside designated rooms
The law faculty adopted the policy in April 2007 that “all Law School exams (other than take-home exams) be taken in designated rooms under procedures established by the deans and Academic Services.”
Distribution
Exams will be distributed at a table near room 133 beginning 15 minutes before the starting time of the exam. After picking up your exam, go to the assigned exam room for your class.
Seat yourself so that an empty seat or aisle is between you and the next person.
Rescheduled exam
If you have rescheduled an exam, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to pick up the exam. Please speak directly to Academic Services if you need to reschedule an exam. Do not attempt to contact the instructor about rescheduling an exam.
Writing the exam
Do not read anything other than the instructions on the cover sheet prior to the time the exam is scheduled to begin. At that time, check to be sure that you have all the pages and that they are legible. If anything is wrong, come to room 361. Do not attempt to contact the instructor. Write the course name and number on your bluebook. Write your exam number on each bluebook in the space provided for name, not your name.
Bluebooks
Students are required to provide their own 8 ½ x 11 bluebooks. Do not use the smaller sized bluebooks. Bluebooks are available at the University Bookstore. The recycled paper “greenbooks” may also be used.
Computers & computer devices
The use of computers and computer devices is prohibited for the exam unless clearly specified in the instruction sheet of the exam. Additional details on the Use of Computers on Exams page.
Electronic devices
Electronic devices including cellphones, CD players, MP3 players, Palm Pilots®, pagers, and similar devices need to be turned off and stored out of sight during an exam period. Ringers or buzzers on watches and clocks should be silenced.
Non-English speakers
Students who do not speak English as their native language may be permitted extra time if certified. Those students who believe they may qualify should have already completed a request form and submitted it to Academic Services. Students will be notified by email of the specific arrangements for this accommodation.