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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3Monday
Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed) Monday, September 3, 2018 -
7Friday
Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Refund Friday, September 7, 2018 -
14Friday
Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund Friday, September 14, 2018 -
21Friday
Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund Friday, September 21, 2018
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Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition Refund Friday, October 5, 2018 -
12Friday
Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This Date Friday, October 12, 2018
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9Friday
Last Day to Withdraw Friday, November 9, 2018 -
21 – 25Wednesday – Sunday
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed Th-Sun) Wednesday, November 21, 2018 – Sunday, November 25, 2018 -
27Tuesday
Friday Classes Meet in Lieu of Tuesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays Tuesday, November 27, 2018 -
29Thursday
Last Day of Fall Classes Thursday, November 29, 2018 -
30 – 3Friday – Monday
Study Period (No Classes) Friday, November 30, 2018 – Monday, December 3, 2018
Upcoming Events
Special Education Law and Advocacy Series (SELAS)
Saturday, September 22, 2018 // 10 a.m.Warren Hall, Room 2A
Monday, October 1, 2018 // 6 p.m.Founders Chapel
Student Refrigerators and Freezers Cleaning
Friday, October 5, 2018 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 1978 40-Year
Friday, October 5, 2018 // 7 p.m.La Gran Terraza
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