Donor Relations

We support the School of Law's mission by working to eliminate financial barriers and provide more multi-year scholarships to support all of our students. Scholarship funding strengthens our ability to maintain an exceptional and diverse student body, thereby contributing to student success.

The USD School of Law actively supports students who are driven by a commitment to public service, including those aiming for careers in the court system, public defender's office, district attorney's office or with legal aid and non-profit organizations in the legal field. Fellowship funding allows students to earn a wage for work in normally unpaid internship positions. Students gain crucial work experience while providing necessary support to important legal organizations.

Endowed professorships play a pivotal role in recruiting top faculty members in emerging legal fields to teach at the USD School of Law. These endowed positions empower our faculty to deliver the highest quality education to our students, pursue research opportunities and make legal advancements crucial to both our students and the broader legal community.

The Law Annual Fund, generously supported by committed alumni and friends, plays a pivotal role in enriching scholarship diversity, expanding interdisciplinary projects, and investing in modern technology and facilities. Contributions to this fund significantly enhance both academic and professional offerings, solidifying the USD School of Law's reputation as a premier legal education leader, both regionally and nationally.

The USD Legal Clinics extend a helping hand to underserved community members while also providing our students with real-world legal experience assisting clients with various legal matters. As such, your contributions represent a dual investment, providing assistance to both the community and our students.

Our scholastic centers and institutes play an integral role in attracting and retaining world-class faculty. We are committed to fostering cutting-edge legal scholarship that extends to our students and the broader legal community. By contributing to these centers and institutes, you support our goal of providing students with unmatched legal and academic development across specialized fields.

The USD School of Law's advocacy programs provide the opportunity for student advocates to compete in national and international trial, appellate, arbitration and transactional tournaments. The advocacy programs also help students to develop important professional skills that they will utilize throughout their careers practicing law.

The USD School of Law, rich in history and tradition, stands at a pivotal moment. We are embarking on a significant journey to transform our law school building. Our vision for the next decade includes extensive remodeling or a complete rebuild to meet the modern demands of legal education. This ambitious project aims not just to renovate spaces but to revolutionize the way we teach, learn, and interact. Your support in this transformative endeavor will lay the foundation for decades of academic excellence and innovation at USD School of Law.

Event sponsorships enhance engagement for both our students and the legal community, covering a wide variety of topics throughout the year. Delve into our sponsorship opportunities and explore events, lectures and conferences that span a wide spectrum of subjects, from tax law to intellectual property.

We offer our donors the opportunity to extend your legacy by linking your name, or that of a chosen honoree, with our institution. Distinctive privileges are available for naming classrooms, edifices and facilities on our campus.