Attend a Law School Event, Or Plan One of Your Own
Events at the University of San Diego School of Law cover various topical areas of interest in the legal field. Annually, the USD School of Law hosts numerous conferences, book talks, lectures and more with some of the nation's leading legal experts.
The USD School of Law Events Services team also offers guidance to students, faculty and staff who are looking to plan their own event. Learn about events at the USD School of Law and how to plan your own today!
Annual Events at the USD School of Law
Events at the USD School of Law are designed to unite students, faculty, alumni and our region's leading legal experts including judges, attorneys, scholars and industry professionals. Each year, these events include conferences such as the Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Originalism Works-in-Progress Conference, the Tax Speaker Series, the Pugh Lecture and Nathanson Memorial Lecture, and more!
Planning an Event
The USD School of Law Event Services team is here to help you consider all that goes into planning an event. We offer checklists and other resources to help keep you organized as you plan your event, and to ensure that you check every necessary box along the way.
- Students
- Faculty and Staff
- Alumni and External Parties
We invite students to bring their novel vision to life by reserving meeting or event spaces in Warren Hall, Guadalupe Hall or the Legal Research Center. Students may also explore other campus venue spaces by connecting with a scheduler through University Scheduling. Non-University of San Diego School of Law organizations are encouraged to visit the Student Leadership and Involvement Center to inquire about hosting an event on campus.
Identify the Appropriate University Partner
All events associated with an organization outside the USD School of Law must be coordinated with University Events and Partnerships, not with the USD Law event services team. This includes co-sponsored events, events that include outside groups or organizations, and any non-USD Law affiliated events. Information to get your event approved with the University can be found here.
Select a Date and Reserve a Room
Embarking on a journey to craft a celebrated event begins with selecting the ideal date and venue. We encourage individuals to aim for hosting a well-attended event that exemplifies our law school spirit by considering important factors such as the audience size and accessibility requirements. Check out our venues.
Choose the Room Layout
Meticulously designed details are integral to executing a seamless event. Our comprehensive set-up procedures guide the development of every aspect of a successful event such as catering and technology requests, identifying a conducive furniture setup and cleaning protocols. For additional information, please view our event set up procedures.
Engage a Speaker and Invite Guests
Inviting a knowledgeable and engaging speaker to be part of the event is vital for advancing legal scholarship and awakening a desire to transform the world. Ensure the speaker is treated with respect and professionalism with hotel and travel arrangements, clear reimbursement policies and an invitation designed to motivate acceptance from any distinguished professional, including the dean. More information can be found on our Event Planning Guidelines page.
Promote the Event
Flawless, well-attended events require effective promotion to stimulate engagement. Understand the most efficacious methods for utilizing website calendars, email invitations, newsletters and digital screens and explore options for engaging alumni or the media. More information in promoting your event can be found on our Event Planning Guidelines page.
Request MCLE Credit for the Event
Many of our campus events may be enhanced by offering Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credits to attendees. More information about how to request MCLE credit can be found on our MCLE credit page.
Other Events
Plan Ahead with Our Event Calendars
Check out upcoming events at the University of San Diego School of Law. Explore opportunities to advance your legal knowledge, engage with alumni, stimulate professional growth, and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
The University of San Diego School of Law is committed to offering meeting and venue spaces for legitimate student organization events. In most circumstances, a request must be submitted at least 72 business hours in advance. Because our venues are highly coveted, availability may be limited at certain times of the year due to university events, San Diego legal community gatherings and other factors. Making a reservation as early as possible will ensure the best selection of venues.
The costs to secure a University of San Diego School of Law’s meeting rooms or event spaces are dependent upon a myriad of factors. Our professional event staff will discuss the costs associated with a particular event once additional information is shared during the discovery call.
The University of San Diego School of Law is proud of the fact that members of our community often express interest in hosting events on our vibrant campus. External parties who wish to schedule a gathering or meeting may contact the appropriate venue scheduler listed on our University Scheduling page. All room reservation requests by external parties must be made through our Event Scheduling System.
We offer on-campus parking in our Main Parking Structure for community members attending one of the University of San Diego School of Law’s events or gatherings. Parking permits may be purchased by visiting the Parking Services website. The safety and security of our students, faculty, guests and campus are paramount and all parking rules and regulations are enforced on campus at all times. On-campus parking availability may be limited depending on other events and activities occurring at the same time.
The University of San Diego School of Law maintains a catering policy designed to ensure the health, safety and satisfaction of all students, faculty and guests while meeting the needs of each unique event. We encourage interested parties to contact the appropriate scheduler for the venue through University Scheduling or reach out directly to Event Services to examine catering plans and options for specific events.
The University of San Diego School of Law’s innovative and efficient Event Services professionals are available to discuss our policies around decorating the event spaces. We invite interested parties to reach out directly to explore the details related to a specific event.
The University of San Diego School of Law offers a robust wireless network that provides internet access virtually everywhere on campus and may be used by guests during events. We encourage individuals to arrive early to test the Wi-Fi prior to the event or meeting start time, share the information with guests in advance of the event and reach out to our ITS Help Desk with any questions or concerns. For additional details please visit our Wi-Fi support page.
Contact us
To learn more or inquire about our event services, please reach out to us by calling (619) 260-4208 or emailing usdlawevent@sandiego.edu.