Experience life as a USD Law student
When we say USD offers the perfect climate for studying law, it’s not just about the great weather and our location in America’s finest city.
Why USD School of Law?
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Learn to practice law—by doing
Through our clinics, advocacy programs, and externships, you'll gain hands-on experience that builds your legal skills.
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Bright minds, better together
Here, you’ll benefit from a commitment to excellence grounded in our culture of collaboration.
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Study just about every area of law
Our comprehensive, innovative curriculum and specialized centers and institutes offer you unsurpassed opportunities to learn just about every area of the law -- here and abroad.
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Top notch faculty
Our curriculum is taught by our highly-ranked, internationally recognized faculty who are scholars and experts in their fields and our adjunct faculty, who, as leading practitioners and judges in San Diego, bring their practical skills and experience into your classes.
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Alumni network over 14,000 strong
Upon graduation, you'll join our network of more than 14,000 successful law alumni across diverse practice areas and industries. With graduates that dominate both the public and private sectors of San Diego’s legal community and throughout the U.S., a USD Law degree connects you across the country.
Academic Calendar
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Last Day to Withdraw Friday, April 5, 2019 -
19 – 22Friday – Monday
Easter Break (No Classes, Offices Closed Friday) Friday, April 19, 2019 – Monday, April 22, 2019 -
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Monday Classes Meet in Lieu of Tuesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays Tuesday, April 23, 2019 -
24Wednesday
Friday Classes Meet in Lieu of Wednesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays Wednesday, April 24, 2019 -
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Last Day of Spring Classes Wednesday, April 24, 2019 -
25 – 28Thursday – Sunday
Study Period (No Classes) Thursday, April 25, 2019 – Sunday, April 28, 2019 -
29 – 10Monday – Friday
Spring Examination Period Monday, April 29, 2019 – Friday, May 10, 2019
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10 – 10Friday – Friday
Spring Examination Period Monday, April 29, 2019 – Friday, May 10, 2019 -
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School of Law Commencement Mass Friday, May 17, 2019 -
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2019 School of Law Commencement Mass Friday, May 17, 2019 // 4 p.m. -
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School of Law Commencement Saturday, May 18, 2019 -
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2019 School of Law Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 18, 2019 // 9 a.m. -
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Summer Session Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty Friday, May 31, 2019
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Summer Session Classes Begin Monday, June 3, 2019 -
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Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund Wednesday, June 5, 2019 -
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Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Refund Friday, June 7, 2019 -
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Last Day to Register Friday, June 7, 2019 -
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Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund Wednesday, June 12, 2019 -
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Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund Friday, June 14, 2019 -
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Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition Refund Friday, June 21, 2019
Upcoming Events
Live Well @ USD Law: Snack Frenzy
Monday, April 29, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 // 8 a.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
Live Well @ USD Law: Build Your Own PB&J
Thursday, May 2, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
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