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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1 - 4Friday - Monday
Study Period (No Classes)
Friday, December 1, 2023
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5 - 15Tuesday - Friday
Fall Examination Period
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Upcoming Events
December Bar Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 // 4 p.m.San Diego Central Courthouse & The James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse
Orange County Law Alumni Holiday Party at Aliso Viejo Country Club
Thursday, December 14, 2023 // 6 p.m.Aliso Viejo Country Club
15th Annual Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Originalism Works-in-Progress Conference
Friday, February 9, 2024 // 2:30 p.m.The Dana on Mission Bay
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