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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2Tuesday
Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund Tuesday, July 2, 2019 -
4Thursday
Independence Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed) Thursday, July 4, 2019 -
12Friday
Last Day to Drop Classes Friday, July 12, 2019 -
12Friday
Thursday Classes Meet in Lieu of Friday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays Friday, July 12, 2019 -
19Friday
Last Day of Summer Classes Friday, July 19, 2019 -
20 – 21Saturday – Sunday
Study Period (No Classes) Saturday, July 20, 2019 – Sunday, July 21, 2019 -
22 – 26Monday – Friday
Final Examination Period Monday, July 22, 2019 – Friday, July 26, 2019
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12 – 15Monday – Thursday
Law School Orientation for First-Year JD Students Monday, August 12, 2019 – Thursday, August 15, 2019 -
16Friday
Final Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty Friday, August 16, 2019 -
17Saturday
Late Charges Begin Saturday, August 17, 2019 -
19Monday
Fall Classes Begin Monday, August 19, 2019 -
30Friday
Last Day to Enroll in Classes & to Drop Without a 'W' Friday, August 30, 2019 -
30Friday
Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund Friday, August 30, 2019
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2Monday
Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed) Monday, September 2, 2019 -
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Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Refund Friday, September 6, 2019 -
13Friday
Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund Friday, September 13, 2019 -
20Friday
Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund Friday, September 20, 2019
Upcoming Events
Tributes to McMahon ’64 (JD), Higgs ’69 (JD) and Thorsnes ’68 (JD)
Friday, July 19, 2019 // 5:30 p.m.KIPJ, Room Garden of the Sea
Student Refrigerators and Freezers Cleaning
Friday, August 2, 2019 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
Student Refrigerators and Freezers Cleaning
Friday, August 2, 2019 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
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