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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1 - 12Monday - Friday
Spring Examination Period
Monday, May 1, 2023
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20Saturday
School of Law Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 20, 2023
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3Friday
Summer Session Registration/Fee Payment Without Penalty
Friday, June 3, 2022
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6Monday
Summer Session Classes Begin
Monday, June 6, 2022
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8Wednesday
Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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10Friday
Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition Refund
Friday, June 10, 2022
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10Friday
Last Day to Register
Friday, June 10, 2022
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15Wednesday
Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition Refund
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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17Friday
Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition Refund
Friday, June 17, 2022
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20Monday
Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)
Monday, June 20, 2022
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24Friday
Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition Refund
Friday, June 24, 2022
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4Monday
Independence Day Holiday Observed (No Classes, Offices Closed)
Monday, July 4, 2022
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6Wednesday
Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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15Friday
Last Day to Drop Classes
Friday, July 15, 2022
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22Friday
Last Day of Summer Classes
Friday, July 22, 2022
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22Friday
Monday Classes Meet in Lieu of Friday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of Holidays
Friday, July 22, 2022
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23 - 24Saturday - Sunday
Study Period (No Classes)
Saturday, July 23, 2022
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25 - 29Monday - Friday
Final Examination Period
Monday, July 25, 2022
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Upcoming Events
June Bar Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 // 4 p.m.San Diego Central Courthouse & Reception @ Topsail | Portside Pier
Los Angeles Alumni Summer Soiree
Friday, June 23, 2023 // 6 p.m.Private Beverly Hills Residence
8th Annual USD School of Law - RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute
Friday, July 28, 2023 // 8 a.m.Knauss Center for Business Education, Room Nexus Theater
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