Bidding and Registration

Bidding

Northwestern Law uses a bidding system, which is essentially an auction, as the first phase of class registration in all semesters/terms except Summer, and for all degree programs except the Master of Science in Law.  

Registration (Open Enrollment)

After bidding has concluded, students may refine their schedules using open enrollment.  In terms/programs where bidding is not used, all registration is completed through open enrollment. 

Forms and Resources:

• Bidding & Registration Refresher Presentation
  • Slides
  • Recording
• Academic Calendar
• Bidding and Registration Dates
• Courses with Special Registration Considerations
• How To Bid - Quick Guide (with screenshots) (PDF)
• Independent Study Rules (PDF)
• Senior Research Program

• Fall 2023 Timeblock (PDF)
• Fall 2023 1L Timeblock (PDF)

Exam Schedule:
Fall 2023 Exam Schedule (PDF)

Online Registration Forms

• Course Withdrawal
• Independent Study Project Request
• Pre-Requisite Course Waiver
• Senior Research Project Request
• Summer Research Internship
• Supervised Journal Note Request