D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-A609
A student may take a voluntary leave of absence from the School of Law for any reason. The student shall inform the Dean of the decision to take a leave of absence not less than ten (10) days prior to the beginning of the semester in which the leave of absence will begin. In extraordinary circumstances, the Dean may waive this notice requirement.
A student who takes a voluntary leave of absence and who was not on academic probation at the time the leave of absence was taken shall be entitled to automatic reinstatement within two (2) years. The student shall submit a written notice of intent to reenroll to the Dean not less than thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the semester for which he or she wants to be reinstated.
If a student was on academic probation at the time he or she took a voluntary leave of absence, the student shall apply to the Dean for reinstatement. The written letter of application for reinstatement shall state the reasons why the student believes he or she is prepared to resume legal studies.
When a student is reinstated after a voluntary leave of absence, the student shall resume his or her former academic standing. All prior academic credits earned shall be retained and the student's cumulative grade point average (CGPA) shall include all coursework and grades taken prior to the voluntary leave of absence, as well as subsequent credits and grades.
A student who does not reapply within two (2) years of a voluntary leave of absence, in accordance with the provisions of this section, shall be deemed to have withdrawn.
A student may withdraw from the School of Law at any time for any reason. The student should inform the Dean of his or her decision to withdraw.
A student who withdraws from the School of Law and who seeks to return shall apply to the Dean for readmission on a form approved by the Dean. The application for readmission shall be considered as part of the regular admissions process for new or transfer students.
If the student is readmitted after withdrawal, the Dean may grant advanced standing based on coursework previously taken and passed at the School of Law or any other accredited law school, considering the amount of time which has passed since the coursework was taken and other relevant factors.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-A609