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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6Monday
Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund
Monday, February 6, 2023
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13Monday
Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund
Monday, February 13, 2023
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5 - 12Sunday - Sunday
Spring Break (No Classes)
Sunday, March 5, 2023
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6Monday
Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition Refund
Monday, March 6, 2023
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13Monday
Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This Date
Monday, March 13, 2023
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7 - 10Friday - Monday
Easter Break (No Classes, Offices Closed Friday)
Friday, April 7, 2023
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10Monday
Last Day to Withdraw
Monday, April 10, 2023
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25Tuesday
Monday Classes Meet in Lieu of Tuesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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26Wednesday
Friday Classes Meet in Lieu of Wednesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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26Wednesday
Last Day of Spring Classes
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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27 - 30Thursday - Sunday
Study Period (No Classes)
Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Upcoming Events
14th Annual Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Originalism Works-in-Progress Conference
Friday, February 10, 2023 // 2:30 p.m.The Dana on Mission Bay
14th Annual Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Originalism Works-in-Progress Conference
Saturday, February 11, 2023 // 9 a.m.The Dana on Mission Bay
2023 Special Education Law and Advocacy Series (SELAS)
Saturday, February 11, 2023 // 10 a.m.Zoom
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