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
May 2019
- May 30Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego (PALSD): Fifth Annual Reenactment - Vietnamese Fishermen v. KKKThursday, May 30, 2019 // 5:30 p.m.James M. Carter & Judith N. Keep United States Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room, 333 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
- May 30Long Beach Alumni Gondola CruiseThursday, May 30, 2019 // 6 p.m.Gondola Getaway
- May 31Summer Session Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, May 31, 2019
June 2019
- Jun 3Summer Session Classes BeginMonday, June 3, 2019
- Jun 3Federal Bar Association San Diego Chapter Annual Conference Featuring Former Deputy Attorney General Rod J. RosensteinMonday, June 3, 2019 // 12:30 p.m.KIPJ
- Jun 4Ramadan, May 5 - June 4, 2019Sunday, May 5, 2019 – Tuesday, June 4, 2019
- Jun 4June Bar Swearing-In LuncheonTuesday, June 4, 2019 // 12 p.m.La Gran Terraza
- Jun 5Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundWednesday, June 5, 2019
- Jun 5Phoenix Networking Happy HourWednesday, June 5, 2019 // 5:30 p.m.Pomelo
- Jun 6Boston Alumni Candlepin BowlingThursday, June 6, 2019 // 6 p.m.Flatbread Company Brighton
- Jun 7Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition RefundFriday, June 7, 2019
- Jun 7Last Day to RegisterFriday, June 7, 2019
- Jun 7Student Refrigerators and Freezers CleaningFriday, June 7, 2019 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
July 2019
- Jul 2Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition RefundTuesday, July 2, 2019
- Jul 4Independence Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)Thursday, July 4, 2019
- Jul 5Student Refrigerators and Freezers CleaningFriday, July 5, 2019 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
- Jul 12Last Day to Drop ClassesFriday, July 12, 2019
- Jul 12Thursday Classes Meet in Lieu of Friday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of HolidaysFriday, July 12, 2019
- Jul 13USD Wine Classic 2019Saturday, July 13, 2019 // 6 p.m.KIPJ, Room Garden of the Sea
- Jul 14USD Wine Classic 2019Sunday, July 14, 2019 // 2 p.m.KIPJ, Room Garden of the Sea
- Jul 15Boston Reception with President HarrisMonday, July 15, 2019 // 6 p.m.The Merchant
- Jul 19Last Day of Summer ClassesFriday, July 19, 2019
- Jul 19Fourth Annual USD School of Law - RJS LAW Tax Controversy InstituteFriday, July 19, 2019 // 7:30 a.m.KIPJ, Room Theatre
August 2019
- Aug 2Student Refrigerators and Freezers CleaningFriday, August 2, 2019 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
- Aug 4STEAM Summer Academy for Middle School and High School StudentsSunday, August 4, 2019 – Saturday, August 10, 2019 // 9 a.m.Belanich Engineering Center (Loma Hall)
- Aug 6Los Angeles Summer Alumni Reception at Jonathan Beach ClubTuesday, August 6, 2019 // 6:30 p.m.Jonathan Beach Club
- Aug 7Orange County Summer Law Alumni Reception at Gibson DunnWednesday, August 7, 2019 // 6 p.m.Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Aug 12Law School Orientation for First-Year JD StudentsMonday, August 12, 2019 – Thursday, August 15, 2019
- Aug 16Final Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, August 16, 2019
- Aug 17Late Charges BeginSaturday, August 17, 2019
- Aug 17Pageant of the Masters + Pre-Show PartySaturday, August 17, 2019 // 6:30 p.m.Festival of Arts
September 2019
- Sep 2Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)Monday, September 2, 2019
- Sep 42019-20 USD School of Law Alumni Board Mentorship Program Kick-Off ReceptionWednesday, September 4, 2019 // 5:30 p.m.La Gran Terraza, Room Terrace
- Sep 53Ls: Preparing Your Post-Grad Game PlanThursday, September 5, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 131
- Sep 6Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition RefundFriday, September 6, 2019
- Sep 113Ls: Preparing Your Post-Grad Game PlanWednesday, September 11, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 131
- Sep 13Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition RefundFriday, September 13, 2019
- Sep 20Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition RefundFriday, September 20, 2019
- Sep 30Rosh HashanahMonday, September 30, 2019 – Tuesday, October 1, 2019
October 2019
- Oct 1Rosh HashanahMonday, September 30, 2019 – Tuesday, October 1, 2019
- Oct 4Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition RefundFriday, October 4, 2019
- Oct 9Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)Wednesday, October 9, 2019
- Oct 11Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This DateFriday, October 11, 2019
- Oct 11USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 1979 40-YearFriday, October 11, 2019 // 7 p.m.La Gran Terraza
- Oct 11USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 1989 30-YearFriday, October 11, 2019 // 7 p.m.O'Tooles
- Oct 11USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 2014 5-YearFriday, October 11, 2019 // 7 p.m.Degheri Alumni Center
- Oct 12USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 1999 20-YearSaturday, October 12, 2019 // 7 p.m.O'Tooles
- Oct 12USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 2009 10-YearSaturday, October 12, 2019 // 7 p.m.Degheri Alumni Center
- Oct 16Exploring Externships: Agency, Corp Counsel, Judicial, D.C., IP & Corp Tech Wednesday, October 16, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 131
November 2019
- Nov 6Careers in the LawWednesday, November 6, 2019 // 5:30 p.m.Hahn University Center, Room Forums A, B, C
- Nov 8Last Day to WithdrawFriday, November 8, 2019
- Nov 152019 Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon Friday, November 15, 2019 // 11:30 a.m.Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside
- Nov 25Last Day of Fall ClassesMonday, November 25, 2019
- Nov 26Study Period (No Classes)Tuesday, November 26, 2019 – Monday, December 2, 2019
- Nov 27Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed Th-Sun)Wednesday, November 27, 2019 – Sunday, December 1, 2019
December 2019
- Dec 1Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed Th-Sun)Wednesday, November 27, 2019 – Sunday, December 1, 2019
- Dec 2Study Period (No Classes)Tuesday, November 26, 2019 – Monday, December 2, 2019
- Dec 3Fall Examination PeriodTuesday, December 3, 2019 – Friday, December 13, 2019
- Dec 4Orange County Law Alumni Holiday Party at The Resort at Pelican HillWednesday, December 4, 2019 // 6 p.m.The Resort at Pelican Hill
- Dec 22Hanukkah: December 22-30, 2019Sunday, December 22, 2019 – Monday, December 30, 2019
- Dec 25ChristmasWednesday, December 25, 2019
January 2020
- Jan 3Spring Final Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, January 3, 2020
- Jan 4Late Charges BeginSaturday, January 4, 2020
- Jan 6Spring Classes BeginMonday, January 6, 2020
- Jan 17Last Day to Enroll in Classes and to Drop a Class Without a 'W'Friday, January 17, 2020
- Jan 17Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundFriday, January 17, 2020
- Jan 20Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)Monday, January 20, 2020
- Jan 24Last Day to Receive 90% TuitionFriday, January 24, 2020
- Jan 31Last Day to Receive 80% TuitionFriday, January 31, 2020
February 2020
- Feb 7Last Day to Receive 70% TuitionFriday, February 7, 2020
- Feb 2111th Annual Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Originalism Works-in-Progress ConferenceFriday, February 21, 2020 // 2:30 p.m.KIPJ, Room C/D
- Feb 2211th Annual Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Originalism Works-in-Progress ConferenceSaturday, February 22, 2020 // 9 a.m.KIPJ, Room C/D
- Feb 28Last Day to Receive 60% TuitionFriday, February 28, 2020
- Feb 29Spring Break (No Classes)Saturday, February 29, 2020 – Sunday, March 8, 2020
March 2020
- Mar 6Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This DateFriday, March 6, 2020
- Mar 8Spring Break (No Classes)Saturday, February 29, 2020 – Sunday, March 8, 2020
April 2020
- Apr 3Last Day to WithdrawFriday, April 3, 2020
- Apr 8Passover: April 8-16, 2020Wednesday, April 8, 2020 – Thursday, April 16, 2020
- Apr 10Easter Break (No Classes, Offices Closed Friday)Friday, April 10, 2020 – Monday, April 13, 2020
- Apr 10Good FridayFriday, April 10, 2020
- Apr 12EasterSunday, April 12, 2020
- Apr 21Monday Classes Meet in Lieu of Tuesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of HolidaysTuesday, April 21, 2020
- Apr 22Friday Classes Meet in Lieu of Wednesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of HolidaysWednesday, April 22, 2020
- Apr 22Last Day of Spring ClassesWednesday, April 22, 2020
May 2020
- May 8Spring Examination PeriodMonday, April 27, 2020 – Friday, May 8, 2020
- May 15School of Law Commencement MassFriday, May 15, 2020
- May 16School of Law CommencementSaturday, May 16, 2020
- May 23Ramadan, April 23 - May 23, 2020Thursday, April 23, 2020 – Saturday, May 23, 2020
September 2020
- Sep 20Rosh HashanahSunday, September 20, 2020
- Sep 27Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)Sunday, September 27, 2020
December 2020
- Dec 10Hanukkah: December 10-18, 2020Thursday, December 10, 2020 – Friday, December 18, 2020
- Dec 25ChristmasFriday, December 25, 2020
March 2021
- Mar 27Passover: March 27-April 4, 2021Saturday, March 27, 2021 – Sunday, April 4, 2021
April 2021
- Apr 2Good FridayFriday, April 2, 2021
- Apr 4EasterSunday, April 4, 2021
- Apr 4Passover: March 27-April 4, 2021Saturday, March 27, 2021 – Sunday, April 4, 2021
- Apr 12Ramadan, April 12 - May 11, 2021Monday, April 12, 2021 – Tuesday, May 11, 2021