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
March 2019
- Mar 20Judicial Clerkship Panel DiscussionWednesday, March 20, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 131
- Mar 20USD Student Wellness: Mental Health Check-InsWednesday, March 20, 2019 // 4 p.m.Hahn University Center, Room Forums ABC
- Mar 20Academic Success and Bar Programs: Workshop # 5 – Advanced Essay Writing (Section C/E)Wednesday, March 20, 2019 // 4:30 p.m.Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom
- Mar 20Graduate Student Life: YogaWednesday, March 20, 2019 // 5:30 p.m.Student Life Pavilion, Room Fifth Floor Rooftop
- Mar 20Sacramento Alumni ReceptionWednesday, March 20, 2019 // 5:30 p.m.Paragary's
- Mar 21Christian Legal Society (CLS): Being a Christian in the WorkplaceThursday, March 21, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 2B
- Mar 21Live Well @ USD Law: Wellness in Bloom Flower and Succulent Planting (Session 1)Thursday, March 21, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Back Patio
- Mar 21Silicon Valley Law & Business Alumni Luncheon & Tour at GoogleThursday, March 21, 2019 // 12 p.m.Google Headquarters
- Mar 21Academic Success and Bar Programs: Workshop # 5 – Advanced Essay Writing (Section B)Thursday, March 21, 2019 // 4:30 p.m.Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom
- Mar 21Live Well @ USD Law: Wellness in Bloom Flower and Succulent Planting (Session 2)Thursday, March 21, 2019 // 4:30 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Back Patio
April 2019
- Apr 1Student Bar Association (SBA): Budget Committee MeetingMonday, April 1, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 3D
- Apr 1Office for Law Student Affairs: Academic Advising Drop-In HoursMonday, April 1, 2019 // 2 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 218
- Apr 2The 2019 Big Give BashTuesday, April 2, 2019 // 5:30 p.m.RJS Law 303 A Street, Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92101
- Apr 32019 Big GiveWednesday, April 3, 2019 – Thursday, April 4, 2019 // 9 a.m.
- Apr 3You are USD: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper TrainingWednesday, April 3, 2019 // 2:30 p.m.Hahn University Center, Room 128
- Apr 3San Diego Food Bank Community Service EventWednesday, April 3, 2019 // 6 p.m.San Diego Food Bank
- Apr 4AS InformationalsTuesday, March 19, 2019 – Thursday, April 4, 2019Student Life Pavilion, Room 316
- Apr 4Asian Students in Alliance (A.S.I.A.): Being Asian Pacific Islander Desi American at WorkThursday, April 4, 2019 // 6 p.m.Student Life Pavilion, Room 418
- Apr 4San Diego Alumni Reception at Seasons 52Thursday, April 4, 2019 // 6 p.m.Seasons 52 - The Headquarters at Seaport
May 2019
- May 1Live Well @ USD Law: Juice Bar WednesdayWednesday, May 1, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
- May 1Live Well @ USD Law: Juice Bar WednesdayWednesday, May 1, 2019 // 5 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
- May 2Live Well @ USD Law: Tea Time ThursdayThursday, May 2, 2019 // 8 a.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
- May 2Atlanta Alumni DinnerThursday, May 2, 2019 // 5:30 p.m.Eclipse Di Luna
- May 3GradFest II (Graduating Students Only)Friday, May 3, 2019 // 10 a.m.Hahn University Center, Room Forums ABC
- May 3Conference on Travails of Liberal Democracy (Institute for Law and Religion & Institute for Law and Philosophy)Friday, May 3, 2019 – Saturday, May 4, 2019 // 2 p.m.Warren Hall, Faculty Reading Room
- May 5Ramadan, May 5 - June 4, 2019Sunday, May 5, 2019 – Tuesday, June 4, 2019
- May 6Live Well @ USD Law: Snack FrenzyMonday, May 6, 2019 // 8 a.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
- May 7Live Well @ USD Law: Take A Mindfulness Break TuesdayTuesday, May 7, 2019 // 8 a.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
June 2019
- Jun 3Summer Session Classes BeginMonday, June 3, 2019
- Jun 4Ramadan, May 5 - June 4, 2019Sunday, May 5, 2019 – Tuesday, June 4, 2019
- Jun 5Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundWednesday, June 5, 2019
- 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
- Jun 12Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition RefundWednesday, June 12, 2019
- Jun 14Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition RefundFriday, June 14, 2019
- Jun 21Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition RefundFriday, June 21, 2019
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 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
- Jul 20Study Period (No Classes)Saturday, July 20, 2019 – Sunday, July 21, 2019
- Jul 22Final Examination PeriodMonday, July 22, 2019 – Friday, July 26, 2019
August 2019
- Aug 2Student Refrigerators and Freezers CleaningFriday, August 2, 2019 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
- 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
- Aug 19Fall Classes BeginMonday, August 19, 2019
- Aug 30Last Day to Enroll in Classes & to Drop Without a 'W'Friday, August 30, 2019
- Aug 30Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundFriday, August 30, 2019
September 2019
- Sep 2Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)Monday, September 2, 2019
- Sep 6Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition RefundFriday, September 6, 2019
- 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 27DiwaliSunday, October 27, 2019
November 2019
- Nov 8Last Day to WithdrawFriday, November 8, 2019
- 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