Business and corporate lawyers practice in a fast-paced and dynamic global marketplace. Success rests on the ability to combine innovation and adaptation with a foundational understanding of the complexities of corporate structure, business finance and the regulatory environment.
The University of San Diego School of Law's faculty includes leading experts in business and corporate law and our curriculum offers cutting-edge courses for students who want to specialize in this area.
Courses
Opportunities in Business and Corporate Law
- Hands-On Experience
- Student Organizations
- LLM Programs
Students studying Business and Corporate Law have the ability to put their academic training into practice before graduation through the school's academic organizations and programs.
Requirements for JD Concentration in Business and Corporate Law
- Total required credits: 18
- To attain this concentration, students must successfully complete all core courses and a sufficient number of credits from the approved electives to reach a minimum of 18 total credits.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA): 2.2
- The minimum cumulative GPA required to obtain the concentration will be based on an average of grades received in courses eligible for concentration credit.
- Recognition: Certificate and transcript notation
- Application Process: JD concentration applications must be submitted no later than the applicable deadline stated below. Concentration applications are evaluated after all grades for the graduation term are finalized and JD degrees are officially conferred. Applicants will be notified of the status of their concentration application via email once evaluations are complete.
| Graduation Month | Concentration Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| May | May 1 of graduation year |
| August | August 1 of graduation year |
| December | December 1 of graduation year |