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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Fall Examination Period Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Spring Final Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty Friday, January 8, 2021 -
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Late Charges Begin Saturday, January 9, 2021 -
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Spring Classes Begin Monday, January 11, 2021 -
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Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed) Monday, January 18, 2021 -
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Last Day to Enroll in Classes and to Drop a Class Without a 'W' Monday, January 25, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund Monday, January 25, 2021
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Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Monday, February 1, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Monday, February 8, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Monday, February 15, 2021
Upcoming Virtual Events
American Bar Association (ABA): 2020 U.S. Elections Aftermath - A Social Justice Policy Summit
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 // 8:40 a.m.Virtual (Registration Required)
American Bar Association (ABA): 2020 U.S. Elections Aftermath - A Social Justice Policy Summit
Thursday, December 10, 2020 // 9 a.m.Virtual (Registration Required)
Protecting Postsecondary Student Consumers: A Webinar Series
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 // 9 a.m.Webinar
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