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Hawaiʻi Summer Law Program
If you have completed at least one year of study or graduated from an ABA-accredited law school or recognized foreign law program, the Hawaiʻi Summer Law Program offers:
- An excellent selection of courses, including bar exam subjects, taught by world-class faculty.
- Evening classes for students who are working or doing internships during the day.
- The chance to network with students from across the U.S.
(Please note: Some courses are open to current UH law students only. The courses available to visiting students are listed on the application forms).
International applicants:
visit our International Students page for information and application
How to Apply
Current UH Law Students should register for summer courses beginning in March and do not need to submit this application.
International applicants:
visit our International Students page for information and application
U.S. law students & graduates of ABA-accredited law schools:
SUMMER PROGRAM TUITION
Tuition for Summer 2025 is $952 per credit for Hawaii residents and non-residents. Calculate your total tuition by multiplying this amount by the total number of credits.
Course fees vary. Please refer to the course catalog to view fees by course.
Summer Session 2025 payment deadline is MAY 6, 2025. Payment for any new course registration after May 6th will be due upon registration.
Learn more about Tuition Payment Deadlines [www.outreach.hawaii.edu]
If you are a summer financial aid recipient, your tuition is not due until your financial aid disburses. Learn more summer payment information [www.outreach.hawaii.edu].
FINANCIAL AID
Students should check with their home institutions whether they are eligible to receive financial aid for this Program. A full-time summer course load is eight credits. Students need to take at least four credits to qualify for Financial Aid.
University of Hawai‘i law students should consult with our Director Law Student Financial Assistance Heather Smith-Lee at smithhea@hawaii.edu for personal assistance. The deadline to complete the online UH Manoa Summer Financial Aid Application is April 15, 2025. Law students are eligible to receive Unsubsidized Stafford Loans and Graduate Plus Loans. Remember, you must take at least 4 credits to receive financial aid. Your financial aid will be disbursed 10 days before you reach half-time enrollment (4 credits) or at the start of the Summer term (for those enrolled in SYS or Externship). If you are taking less than 4 credits in the first summer session, your aid will not be disbursed until 10 days before you reach half-time status.
The William S. Richardson School of Law code for financial aid is 001610.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
The Hawai’i Summer Law Program meets all applicable ABA and AALS standards. Credit hours earned are routinely transferred to other ABA-approved law schools in the United States. Interested students should inquire with their home institutions about the amount of residence credit that may be obtained, consistent with ABA Standard 304.
All courses are graded on the standard grading system used at the William S. Richardson School of Law. Acceptance of any credit or grade for any course taken in the program is subject to approval by the student’s home law school. Students transferring credits to other law schools will usually find that grades of 2.0 or higher will be accepted for credit, but that the home law school will not average the Hawai’i grades as part of the student’s overall GPA. Students should consult with their home law school administrations about credit transfer policies.
Externships are generally limited to UH Law students. Non-UH law students must be approved on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the Externship Director. Externships are offered at 2, 4, or 6 credit increments.
CANCELLATION
Students who cancel their enrollment by email or letter postmarked before the last day for tuition refund for their course will receive a full refund. Please refer to the list of important dates and deadlines as there are different deadlines depending on the course.
Refunds for cancellations or withdrawals after that time will not normally be made. The University of Hawai’i School of Law reserves the right to cancel summer law courses should it become necessary for any reason. In the unlikely event this occurs, notices will be sent to all applicants before the course begins; all payments will be completely refunded; and every effort will be made to help students enroll in another summer program.
SUMMER HOUSING & PARKING
Each student is responsible for arranging their accommodations in Hawai‘i. Students should contact housing providers directly for reservations and rates.
On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing is generally the most budget-friendly and most convenient housing option. Room rates range from $700–1,000 from June to July, with a mandatory meal plan.
To apply for housing, you must fill out and submit the Housing Application, which asks for your UH Student I.D. number. UH Student I.D. numbers are provided upon Admission to the Program.
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Student Housing Services
2555 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-8177
Fax (808) 956-5995
Email
Application for admission to the Hawai‘i Summer Law Program and applications for University housing are separate procedures. Admission to one does not signify admission to the other.
Off-Campus Housing
If you choose to live off-campus, make housing arrangements well before your arrival. Rental rates in Honolulu are high and competition for available space is keen. Students contract for off-campus housing directly with the landlord. There is no place on campus to which luggage or mail may be forwarded ahead of arrival, so plan accordingly.
University of Hawai‘i Off-Campus Housing provides listings of off-campus housing options, but to log in, you will need your UH Student I.D. number.
Parking
Evening parking permits are available for purchase online [manoa.hawaii.edu] and at the parking office (QLC Student Services Center Room 014) for a monthly flat rate. These permits are valid Monday through Friday in the lower campus parking structure from 1:30 p.m. and in the upper campus after 4:00 p.m. Evening permits are also valid for the entire Mānoa campus all day on Saturday and Sunday.
For more evening parking permit sales information, call the UHM Parking Office at (808) 956-8899 or email the office.
FAQ
The Summer application for non-UH law students is due on May 1. We will consider late applications if spaces are available.
Current UH law students should register through STAR when registration begins in March.
Non-UH students who are accepted to the program will receive information on how to register.
Yes! Students and graduates of recognized foreign law programs are encouraged to apply to our Hawaiʻi Summer Law Program. Visit our International Students page for information and application details.
CONTACT
For more information or questions, email sumlaw@hawaii.edu.
