Final grades are based on some combination of written examinations, mid-term tests, essays, group assignments, presentations, and class participation. A final examination may only count for more than 75% of a student's final grade if the student (i) has been given the option of a final examination worth 75% or less, and (ii) has declined that option. First year courses (with the exception of Foundations of Canadian Law, Legal Ethics & Professionalism and Legal Research, Writing and Advocacy) run the full academic year, with mid-term examinations held in December. The Faculty uses a system of blind marking, and students are issued examination numbers each term. These numbers are the only identification used by students on examination papers. They may also be used for other methods of evaluation.
