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 Receive 50% Tuition Refund Tuesday, July 3, 2018 -
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Independence Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed) Wednesday, July 4, 2018 -
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Last Day to Drop Classes Friday, July 13, 2018 -
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Wednesday Classes Meet in Lieu of Friday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays Friday, July 13, 2018 -
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Last Day of Summer Classes Friday, July 20, 2018 -
21 – 22Saturday – Sunday
Study Period (No Classes) Saturday, July 21, 2018 – Sunday, July 22, 2018 -
23 – 27Monday – Friday
Final Examination Period Monday, July 23, 2018 – Friday, July 27, 2018
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13 – 16Monday – Thursday
Law School Orientation for First-Year JD Students Monday, August 13, 2018 – Thursday, August 16, 2018 -
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Final Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty Friday, August 17, 2018 -
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Late Charges Begin Saturday, August 18, 2018 -
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Fall Classes Begin Monday, August 20, 2018 -
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Last Day to Enroll in Classes & to Drop Without a 'W' Friday, August 31, 2018 -
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Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund Friday, August 31, 2018
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3Monday
Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed) Monday, September 3, 2018 -
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Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Refund Friday, September 7, 2018 -
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Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund Friday, September 14, 2018 -
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Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund Friday, September 21, 2018
Upcoming Events
Los Angeles Summer Law Alumni Reception in Bel Air
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 // 6:30 p.m.Private Residence of Alan Barbanel '82 (JD) and Debra Barbanel '82 (JD)
Orange County Summer Law Alumni Reception
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 // 6 p.m.Snell & Wilmer
Incoming Students Diversity Reception at Higgs Fletcher & Mack
Friday, August 24, 2018 // 5 p.m.Higgs Fletcher & Mack
Department of Public Safety: Campus Active Shooter Emergency Procedure Training
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 2A
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