Accommodated examinations are intended to provide reasonable adjustments necessary to ensure that students with disabilities have an equitable opportunity to sit for their exams. Reasonably approved accommodations are not designed or implemented to modify, diminish, waive, or otherwise alter the programmatic standards and skills assessment of law students. All students with accommodations are subjected to the same established exam security protocols as students in traditional exam rooms.
The Office of Registration Services DS Liaison oversees the scheduling and implementation of all DS-approved reasonable exam accommodations. Common reasonable exam accommodations may include, but are not limited to:
Exam Duration and Exam Delivery Modifications
- Extended time and/or medically approved off the clock breaks
- Permission to have access to medical devices (i.e., glucose meters, nerve stimulating devices, and other medically approved devices) during exams (and/or at breaks)
- Noise cancelling headphones (i.e., non-bluetooth/non-electronic provided by DS/CLS)
- Access to medications, food, and drink
- Enlarged print/font of the exams
- Modified exam software, large or secondary monitors, or modified computer configuration/exam modes to allow text-to-speech or screen reader functionality
- Use of a proctor as a scribe/reader
Furniture and Exam Room Modifications
- A reduced capacity testing environment, small proctored environments or private room placement
- Accessible seating, standing desks, or podiums
- Ergonomic computer equipment (i.e., ergonomic keyboard & mouse or laptop stands)
- Alternate lighting conditions
- Reserved seating in exam rooms (i.e., near exit, aisle seating, etc.)
Exam Schedule and Administrative Modifications
- Adjusted exam schedule due to pre-planned medical treatment or implementation of accommodations
- Approved exam rescheduling due to disability, pregnancy, etc.
Exam Anonymity
All reasonable steps are taken to preserve student anonymity throughout the exam process irrespective of whether a student receives reasonable accommodations.