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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2Thursday
Last Day of Fall Classes
Thursday, December 2, 2021 -
3Friday
Study Period (No Classes)
Friday, December 3, 2021 -
7Tuesday
Fall Examination Period
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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7Friday
Spring Final Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty
Friday, January 7, 2022 -
8Saturday
Late Charges Begin
Saturday, January 8, 2022 -
10Monday
School of Law Spring Semester Classes Begin
Monday, January 10, 2022 -
17Monday
Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)
Monday, January 17, 2022 -
24Monday
Last Day to Enroll in Classes and to Drop a Class Without a 'W'
Monday, January 24, 2022 -
24Monday
Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund
Monday, January 24, 2022 -
31Monday
Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Refund
Monday, January 31, 2022
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7Monday
Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund
Monday, February 7, 2022 -
14Monday
Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund
Monday, February 14, 2022
Upcoming Events
Orange County Law Alumni Holiday Party Featuring Dean Robert Schapiro
Saturday, December 4, 2021 // 6 p.m.Private Capistrano Beach / Dana Point Residence
December Bar Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception
Monday, December 6, 2021 // 9 a.m.La Gran Terraza, Room Terrace
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 // 8 a.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
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