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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Easter Break (No Classes, Offices Closed Friday) Friday, April 2, 2021 -
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Last Day to Withdraw Monday, April 12, 2021 -
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Monday Classes Meet in Lieu of Tuesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays Tuesday, April 27, 2021 -
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Friday Classes Meet in Lieu of Wednesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays Wednesday, April 28, 2021 -
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Last Day of Spring Classes Wednesday, April 28, 2021 -
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Study Period (No Classes) Thursday, April 29, 2021
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Study Period (No Classes) Sunday, May 2, 2021 -
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Spring Examination Period Monday, May 3, 2021 -
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School of Law Commencement Saturday, May 15, 2021
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Summer Session Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty Friday, June 4, 2021 -
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Summer Session Classes Begin Monday, June 7, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund Wednesday, June 9, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Refund Friday, June 11, 2021 -
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Last Day to Register Friday, June 11, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund Wednesday, June 16, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund Friday, June 18, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition Refund Friday, June 25, 2021
Upcoming Virtual Events
Protecting Postsecondary Student Consumers: A Webinar Series
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 // 9 a.m.Webinar
Thursday, April 15, 2021 // 11 a.m.Zoom WEBINAR for Government
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 // 7:45 a.m.Virtual Event
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