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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7Sunday
Spring Break (No Classes) Sunday, March 7, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition Refund Monday, March 8, 2021 -
14Sunday
Spring Break (No Classes) Sunday, March 14, 2021 -
15Monday
Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This Date Monday, March 15, 2021
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2Friday
Easter Break (No Classes, Offices Closed Friday) Friday, April 2, 2021 -
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Last Day to Withdraw Monday, April 12, 2021 -
27Tuesday
Monday Classes Meet in Lieu of Tuesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays Tuesday, April 27, 2021 -
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Friday Classes Meet in Lieu of Wednesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays Wednesday, April 28, 2021 -
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Last Day of Spring Classes Wednesday, April 28, 2021 -
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Study Period (No Classes) Thursday, April 29, 2021
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Study Period (No Classes) Sunday, May 2, 2021 -
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Spring Examination Period Monday, May 3, 2021 -
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School of Law Commencement Mass Friday, May 14, 2021 -
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Spring Examination Period Friday, May 14, 2021 -
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School of Law Commencement Saturday, May 15, 2021
Upcoming Virtual Events
Friday, March 5, 2021 // 11 a.m.Zoom WEBINAR for Government
2021 Special Education Law and Advocacy Series (SELAS)
Saturday, March 6, 2021 // 10 a.m.Zoom
Protecting Postsecondary Student Consumers: A Webinar Series
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 // 9 a.m.Webinar
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