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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Summer Session Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty Friday, June 4, 2021 -
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Summer Session Classes Begin Monday, June 7, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund Wednesday, June 9, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Refund Friday, June 11, 2021 -
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Last Day to Register Friday, June 11, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund Wednesday, June 16, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund Friday, June 18, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition Refund Friday, June 25, 2021
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Independence Day Holiday Observed (No Classes, Offices Closed) Monday, July 5, 2021 -
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Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund Wednesday, July 7, 2021 -
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Last Day to Drop Classes Friday, July 16, 2021 -
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Last Day of Summer Classes Friday, July 23, 2021 -
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Study Period (No Classes) Saturday, July 24, 2021 -
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Final Examination Period Monday, July 26, 2021
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Law School Orientation for First-Year JD Students Monday, August 16, 2021 -
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Final Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty Friday, August 20, 2021 -
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Late Charges Begin Saturday, August 21, 2021 -
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School of Law Fall Classes Begin Monday, August 23, 2021
Upcoming Virtual Events
ABA Civil Rights & Social Justice Section Honors the History of Juneteenth
Thursday, June 17, 2021 // 1 p.m.Webinar
Calling on Alumni Volunteers for Virtual Mock Interviews with Students: July 20 - 22
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 // 5 p.m.Via Zoom
Calling on Alumni Volunteers for Virtual Mock Interviews with Students: July 20 - 22
Thursday, July 22, 2021 // 5 p.m.Via Zoom
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