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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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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11Friday
Last Day to Withdraw
Friday, November 11, 2022
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23 - 27Wednesday - Sunday
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed Th-Sun)
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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29Tuesday
Friday Classes Meet in Lieu of Tuesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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1Thursday
Last Day of Fall Classes
Thursday, December 1, 2022
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2 - 5Friday - Monday
Study Period (No Classes)
Friday, December 2, 2022
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6 - 16Tuesday - Friday
Fall Examination Period
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Upcoming Events
Scottsdale Alumni Wine Tasting Party
Friday, October 7, 2022 // 5:30 p.m.Buchalter
Dallas Alumni Seated Wine Tasting
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 // 6 p.m.Times Ten Cellar
14th Annual Lesley K. McAllister Symposium on Climate and Energy Law
Friday, November 4, 2022 // 8:45 a.m.Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Room Warren Auditorium
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