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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14 - 17Monday - Thursday
Law School Orientation for First-Year JD Students
Monday, August 14, 2023
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18Friday
Final Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty
Friday, August 18, 2023
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19Saturday
Late Charges Begin
Saturday, August 19, 2023
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21Monday
School of Law Fall Classes Begin
Monday, August 21, 2023
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1Friday
Last Day to Enroll in Classes & to Drop Without a 'W'
Friday, September 1, 2023
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1Friday
Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund
Friday, September 1, 2023
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4Monday
Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)
Monday, September 4, 2023
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8Friday
Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Refund
Friday, September 8, 2023
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15Friday
Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund
Friday, September 15, 2023
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22Friday
Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund
Friday, September 22, 2023
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6Friday
Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition Refund
Friday, October 6, 2023
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13Friday
Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This Date
Friday, October 13, 2023
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Upcoming Events
SOLD OUT: San Francisco Alumni Giants vs. Colorado Rockies Baseball Game
Sunday, September 10, 2023 // 11 a.m.Oracle Park
SDCBA Beyond the Books: Thriving in Privacy and Cybersecurity Law - Advice from the Frontlines
Thursday, September 14, 2023 // 5:30 p.m.San Diego County Bar Association
USD School of Law 1L Students Diversity Reception Hosted by Wilson Sonsini
Friday, September 22, 2023 // 4 p.m.Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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