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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10Monday
First-Year Registration & Orientation - We expect 1L Orientation will take place sometime during the week before classes begin. Monday, August 10, 2020 -
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Final Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty Friday, August 14, 2020 -
15Saturday
Late Charges Begin Saturday, August 15, 2020 -
16Sunday
First-Year Registration & Orientation - We expect 1L Orientation will take place sometime during the week before classes begin. Sunday, August 16, 2020 -
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Law Fall Classes Begin Monday, August 17, 2020 -
28Friday
Last Day to Enroll in Classes & to Drop Without a 'W' Friday, August 28, 2020 -
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Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund Friday, August 28, 2020
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Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Refund Friday, September 4, 2020 -
7Monday
Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed) Monday, September 7, 2020 -
11Friday
Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund Friday, September 11, 2020 -
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Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund Friday, September 18, 2020
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2Friday
Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition Refund Friday, October 2, 2020 -
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Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This Date Friday, October 9, 2020
Upcoming Events
Until further notice, on-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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