Student Life
USD School of Law offers many resources both on and off campus to ensure that your law school experience is the best it can be.
There is a strong emphasis at USD Law on building important relationships and community. While you are a student here, be sure to take advantage of the many opportunities that are offered. Become a member in one of our student organizations, journals, or advocacy teams. Read our weekly Sidebar email for information about events taking place at the School of Law and the larger university. Take a study break and walk around the beautiful campus. Stay active and join the Grad/Law intramural softball team. Whatever your interest or professional goal might be, USD has an outlet for it.
If you are looking for ways to get involved in the USD law community, please visit the Office for Law Student Affairs (Warren Hall Room 218) for advice and encouragement.
Student Events
December 2020
- Dec 4Alumni Business Spotlight: You & Yours Distillery Co.Friday, December 4, 2020 // 12 p.m.Zoom
- Dec 6Fireside Chat with Coach Chris Riley & Tim MickelsonSunday, December 6, 2020 // 5 p.m.Zoom
- Dec 8USD School of Law Jurist-in-Residence Hon. M. Margaret McKeown Featured Guest Speaker at Girl Scouts Compelling ConversationsTuesday, December 8, 2020 // 5 p.m.Virtual (Registration Required)
- Dec 8Welcome to the Pacific NorthwestTuesday, December 8, 2020 // 5:15 p.m.Zoom
- Dec 9American Bar Association (ABA): 2020 U.S. Elections Aftermath - A Social Justice Policy SummitWednesday, December 9, 2020 // 8:40 a.m.Virtual (Registration Required)
- Dec 9Welcome to TexasWednesday, December 9, 2020 // 5:15 p.m.Zoom
- Dec 9Holiday Trivia NightWednesday, December 9, 2020 // 5:30 p.m.Zoom
- Dec 10Hanukkah: December 10-18, 2020Thursday, December 10, 2020
- Dec 10American Bar Association (ABA): 2020 U.S. Elections Aftermath - A Social Justice Policy SummitThursday, December 10, 2020 // 9 a.m.Virtual (Registration Required)
- Dec 10Children's Advocates RoundtableThursday, December 10, 2020 // 12 p.m.Online
January 2021
- Jan 8Spring Final Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, January 8, 2021
- Jan 9Late Charges BeginSaturday, January 9, 2021
- Jan 11Spring Classes BeginMonday, January 11, 2021
- Jan 12Welcome to Greater Los AngelesTuesday, January 12, 2021 // 5:15 p.m.Zoom
- Jan 13Protecting Postsecondary Student Consumers: A Webinar SeriesWednesday, January 13, 2021 // 9 a.m.Webinar
- Jan 14Milestone Reunions: Classes of 2015, 2010, 2000, 1990, 1980Thursday, January 14, 2021Virtual Event
- Jan 14Milestone Reunions: Classes of 2015, 2010, 2000, 1990, 1980Thursday, January 14, 2021 // 5:30 p.m.Virtual Event
- Jan 14USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 1980 40-YearThursday, January 14, 2021 // 5:30 p.m.Virtual Event
- Jan 14USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 1990 30-YearThursday, January 14, 2021 // 5:30 p.m.Virtual Event
- Jan 14USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 2000 20-YearThursday, January 14, 2021 // 5:30 p.m.Virtual Event
February 2021
- Feb 1Last Day to Receive 90% TuitionMonday, February 1, 2021
- Feb 8Last Day to Receive 80% TuitionMonday, February 8, 2021
- Feb 10Protecting Postsecondary Student Consumers: A Webinar SeriesWednesday, February 10, 2021 // 9 a.m.Webinar
- Feb 15Last Day to Receive 70% TuitionMonday, February 15, 2021
- Feb 16Graduate Student Council MeetingTuesday, February 16, 2021 // 5 p.m.Zoom (register for link)
- Feb 1912th Annual Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Originalism Works-in-Progress ConferenceFriday, February 19, 2021 // 2:30 p.m.KIPJ, Room C/D
- Feb 2012th Annual Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Originalism Works-in-Progress ConferenceSaturday, February 20, 2021 // 9 a.m.KIPJ, Room C/D
- Feb 26Law Faculty MeetingFriday, February 26, 2021 // 1:30 p.m.Zoom
March 2021
- Mar 3Bergman Memorial Lecture: 50th Anniversary of Bivens v. Six Unknown Named AgentsWednesday, March 3, 2021 // 12 p.m.Via Zoom
- Mar 5In Defense of Juveniles: What Delinquency Attorneys Need to Know about Working with and on Behalf of YouthFriday, March 5, 2021 // 11 a.m.WEBINAR via WebEx
- Mar 7Spring Break (No Classes)Sunday, March 7, 2021
- Mar 8Last Day to Receive 60% TuitionMonday, March 8, 2021
- Mar 10Protecting Postsecondary Student Consumers: A Webinar SeriesWednesday, March 10, 2021 // 9 a.m.Webinar
- Mar 14Spring Break (No Classes)Sunday, March 14, 2021
- Mar 15Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This DateMonday, March 15, 2021
- Mar 16Graduate Student Council MeetingTuesday, March 16, 2021 // 5 p.m.Zoom (register for link)
- Mar 17Tax Law Speaker Series Featuring Zachary Liscow (Yale)Wednesday, March 17, 2021 // 12 p.m.Zoom (email usdlawevent@sandiego.edu for info)
- Mar 26Law Faculty MeetingFriday, March 26, 2021 // 1:30 p.m.Zoom
April 2021
- Apr 2Easter Break (No Classes, Offices Closed Friday)Friday, April 2, 2021
- Apr 2Good FridayFriday, April 2, 2021
- Apr 4EasterSunday, April 4, 2021
- Apr 4Passover: March 27-April 4, 2021Sunday, April 4, 2021
- Apr 5Easter Break (No Classes, Offices Closed Friday)Monday, April 5, 2021
- Apr 12Last Day to WithdrawMonday, April 12, 2021
- Apr 12Ramadan, April 12 - May 11, 2021Monday, April 12, 2021
- Apr 122021 Richard Crawford Pugh Lecture on Tax Law & Policy Presents Anne L. Alstott (Yale)Monday, April 12, 2021 // 5 p.m.Zoom (registration required)
- Apr 14Protecting Postsecondary Student Consumers: A Webinar SeriesWednesday, April 14, 2021 // 9 a.m.Webinar
- Apr 15In Defense of Juveniles: What Delinquency Attorneys Need to Know about Working with and on Behalf of YouthThursday, April 15, 2021 // 11 a.m.WEBINAR via WebEx
May 2021
- May 2Study Period (No Classes)Sunday, May 2, 2021
- May 3Spring Examination PeriodMonday, May 3, 2021
- May 7In Defense of Juveniles: What Delinquency Attorneys Need to Know about Working with and on Behalf of YouthFriday, May 7, 2021 // 11 a.m.WEBINAR via WebEx
- May 11Ramadan, April 12 - May 11, 2021Tuesday, May 11, 2021
- May 11In Defense of Juveniles: What Delinquency Attorneys Need to Know about Working with and on Behalf of YouthTuesday, May 11, 2021 // 11 a.m.WEBINAR via WebEx
- May 13Law Faculty MeetingThursday, May 13, 2021 // 1:30 p.m.Zoom
- May 14School of Law Commencement MassFriday, May 14, 2021
- May 14Spring Examination PeriodFriday, May 14, 2021
- May 15School of Law CommencementSaturday, May 15, 2021
June 2021
- Jun 4Summer Session Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, June 4, 2021
- Jun 7Summer Session Classes BeginMonday, June 7, 2021
- Jun 9Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundWednesday, June 9, 2021
- Jun 11Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition RefundFriday, June 11, 2021
- Jun 11Last Day to RegisterFriday, June 11, 2021
- Jun 16Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition RefundWednesday, June 16, 2021
- Jun 18Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition RefundFriday, June 18, 2021
- Jun 25Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition RefundFriday, June 25, 2021
July 2021
- Jul 5Independence Day Holiday Observed (No Classes, Offices Closed)Monday, July 5, 2021
- Jul 7Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition RefundWednesday, July 7, 2021
- Jul 16Last Day to Drop ClassesFriday, July 16, 2021
- Jul 23Last Day of Summer ClassesFriday, July 23, 2021
- Jul 23Monday Classes Meet in Lieu of Friday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of HolidaysFriday, July 23, 2021
- Jul 24Study Period (No Classes)Saturday, July 24, 2021
- Jul 25Study Period (No Classes)Sunday, July 25, 2021
- Jul 26Final Examination PeriodMonday, July 26, 2021
- Jul 30Final Examination PeriodFriday, July 30, 2021
August 2021
- Aug 16Law School Orientation for First-Year JD StudentsMonday, August 16, 2021
- Aug 19Law School Orientation for First-Year JD StudentsThursday, August 19, 2021
- Aug 20Final Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, August 20, 2021
- Aug 21Late Charges BeginSaturday, August 21, 2021
- Aug 23School of Law Fall Classes BeginMonday, August 23, 2021
September 2021
- Sep 3Last Day to Enroll in Classes & to Drop Without a 'W'Friday, September 3, 2021
- Sep 3Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundFriday, September 3, 2021
- Sep 6Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)Monday, September 6, 2021
- Sep 8Rosh HashanahWednesday, September 8, 2021
- Sep 10Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition RefundFriday, September 10, 2021
- Sep 15Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)Wednesday, September 15, 2021
- Sep 17Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition RefundFriday, September 17, 2021
- Sep 24Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition RefundFriday, September 24, 2021
October 2021
- Oct 8Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition RefundFriday, October 8, 2021
- Oct 15Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This DateFriday, October 15, 2021
November 2021
- Nov 12Last Day to WithdrawFriday, November 12, 2021
- Nov 24Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed Th-Sun)Wednesday, November 24, 2021
- Nov 28Hanukkah: November 28-December 6, 2021Sunday, November 28, 2021
- Nov 28Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed Th-Sun)Sunday, November 28, 2021
- Nov 30Friday Classes Meet in Lieu of Tuesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of HolidaysTuesday, November 30, 2021
December 2021
- Dec 2Last Day of Fall ClassesThursday, December 2, 2021
- Dec 3Study Period (No Classes)Friday, December 3, 2021
- Dec 6Hanukkah: November 28-December 6, 2021Monday, December 6, 2021
- Dec 6Study Period (No Classes)Monday, December 6, 2021
- Dec 7Fall Examination PeriodTuesday, December 7, 2021
- Dec 17Fall Examination PeriodFriday, December 17, 2021
- Dec 25ChristmasSaturday, December 25, 2021
- Dec 31Tiny Toreros PodcastFriday, December 31, 2021 // 9 a.m.Via Podcast
January 2022
- Jan 7Spring Final Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, January 7, 2022
- Jan 8Late Charges BeginSaturday, January 8, 2022
- Jan 10School of Law Spring Semester Classes BeginMonday, January 10, 2022
- Jan 17Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)Monday, January 17, 2022
- Jan 24Last Day to Enroll in Classes and to Drop a Class Without a 'W'Monday, January 24, 2022
- Jan 24Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundMonday, January 24, 2022
- Jan 31Last Day to Receive 90% TuitionMonday, January 31, 2022
February 2022
- Feb 7Last Day to Receive 80% TuitionMonday, February 7, 2022
- Feb 14Last Day to Receive 70% TuitionMonday, February 14, 2022
March 2022
- Mar 6Spring Break (No Classes)Sunday, March 6, 2022
- Mar 7Last Day to Receive 60% TuitionMonday, March 7, 2022
- Mar 13Spring Break (No Classes)Sunday, March 13, 2022
- Mar 14Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This DateMonday, March 14, 2022
April 2022
- Apr 2Ramadan, April 2 - May 1, 2022Saturday, April 2, 2022
- Apr 11Last Day to WithdrawMonday, April 11, 2022
- Apr 15Easter Break (No Classes, Offices Closed Friday)Friday, April 15, 2022
- Apr 15Good FridayFriday, April 15, 2022
- Apr 15Passover: April 15-23, 2022Friday, April 15, 2022
- Apr 17EasterSunday, April 17, 2022
- Apr 18Easter Break (No Classes, Offices Closed Friday)Monday, April 18, 2022
- Apr 23Passover: April 15-23, 2022Saturday, April 23, 2022
- Apr 26Monday Classes Meet in Lieu of Tuesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of HolidaysTuesday, April 26, 2022
- Apr 27Friday Classes Meet in Lieu of Wednesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of HolidaysWednesday, April 27, 2022
May 2022
- May 1Ramadan, April 2 - May 1, 2022Sunday, May 1, 2022
- May 1Study Period (No Classes)Sunday, May 1, 2022
- May 2Spring Examination PeriodMonday, May 2, 2022
- May 13Spring Examination PeriodFriday, May 13, 2022
- May 20School of Law Commencement MassFriday, May 20, 2022
- May 21School of Law Commencement CeremonySaturday, May 21, 2022
June 2022
- Jun 6Summer Session Classes BeginMonday, June 6, 2022
- Jun 8Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundWednesday, June 8, 2022
- Jun 10Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition RefundFriday, June 10, 2022
- Jun 10Last Day to RegisterFriday, June 10, 2022
- Jun 15Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition RefundWednesday, June 15, 2022
- Jun 17Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition RefundFriday, June 17, 2022
- Jun 24Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition RefundFriday, June 24, 2022
July 2022
- Jul 4Independence Day Holiday Observed (No Classes, Offices Closed)Monday, July 4, 2022
- Jul 6Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition RefundWednesday, July 6, 2022
- Jul 15Last Day to Drop ClassesFriday, July 15, 2022
- Jul 22Last Day of Summer ClassesFriday, July 22, 2022
- Jul 22Monday Classes Meet in Lieu of Friday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of HolidaysFriday, July 22, 2022
- Jul 23Study Period (No Classes)Saturday, July 23, 2022
- Jul 24Study Period (No Classes)Sunday, July 24, 2022
- Jul 25Final Examination PeriodMonday, July 25, 2022
- Jul 29Final Examination PeriodFriday, July 29, 2022
September 2022
- Sep 27Rosh HashanahTuesday, September 27, 2022
October 2022
- Oct 4Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)Tuesday, October 4, 2022