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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Spring Examination Period Friday, May 8, 2020 -
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POSTPONED 2020 Graduate and Law Commencement Mass Friday, May 15, 2020 // 4 p.m. -
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POSTPONED 2020 School of Law Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 16, 2020 // 9 a.m. -
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Summer Session Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty Friday, May 29, 2020
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Summer Session Classes Begin Monday, June 1, 2020 -
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Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund Wednesday, June 3, 2020 -
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Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Refund Friday, June 5, 2020 -
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Last Day to Register Friday, June 5, 2020 -
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Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund Wednesday, June 10, 2020 -
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Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund Friday, June 12, 2020 -
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Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition Refund Friday, June 19, 2020 -
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Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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Independence Day Holiday Observed (No Classes, Offices Closed) Friday, July 3, 2020 -
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Last Day to Drop Classes Friday, July 10, 2020 -
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Last Day of Summer Classes Friday, July 17, 2020 -
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Study Period (No Classes) Saturday, July 18, 2020 -
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Final Examination Period Monday, July 20, 2020
Upcoming Events
Until further notice, campus events have been canceled, postponed or moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see revised event listings on our Upcoming Events calendar.
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