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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15 - 18Monday - Thursday
Law School Orientation for First-Year JD Students
Monday, August 15, 2022
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19Friday
Final Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty
Friday, August 19, 2022
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20Saturday
Late Charges Begin
Saturday, August 20, 2022
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22Monday
School of Law Fall Classes Begin
Monday, August 22, 2022
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2Friday
Last Day to Enroll in Classes & to Drop Without a 'W'
Friday, September 2, 2022
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2Friday
Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund
Friday, September 2, 2022
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5Monday
Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)
Monday, September 5, 2022
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9Friday
Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Refund
Friday, September 9, 2022
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16Friday
Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund
Friday, September 16, 2022
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23Friday
Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund
Friday, September 23, 2022
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7Friday
Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition Refund
Friday, October 7, 2022
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14Friday
Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This Date
Friday, October 14, 2022
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Upcoming Events
Festival of Books: USD Panel - Law, Diversity and the Environment
Saturday, August 20, 2022 // 3:30 p.m.KIPJ
2022 Torero Bash at Petco Park
Saturday, August 20, 2022 // 4:30 p.m.Petco Park
USD School of Law Incoming Students Diversity Reception Hosted by Jones Day
Friday, August 26, 2022 // 5:30 p.m.KIPJ, Room Garden of the Sky
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