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
September 2019
- Sep 23Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA): First General MeetingMonday, September 23, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 2B
- Sep 23Military Bar Association (MilBar): General MeetingMonday, September 23, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 2A
- Sep 24California Attorney General Honors Program: Informational Session On Post-Grad JobsTuesday, September 24, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom
- Sep 24Student Bar Association (SBA): Budget MeetingTuesday, September 24, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 3C
- Sep 24USD Law Democrats (USD Law Dems): General MeetingTuesday, September 24, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 3B
- Sep 24Academic Success and Bar Programs: Workshop #4 -From Outlining to IRAC (All Sections)Tuesday, September 24, 2019 // 4:30 p.m.Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom
- Sep 25Portland Alumni Meet Up at Hey LoveWednesday, September 25, 2019Hey Love | 920 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
- Sep 25Academic Success and Bar Programs: Admission to the Practice of LawWednesday, September 25, 2019 // 12 p.m.Pardee Legal Research Center, Room 132
- Sep 25Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA): Donuts & DialogueWednesday, September 25, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 133
- Sep 25Tax Law Society (TLS): General Meeting ft. Ernst & YoungWednesday, September 25, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 2B
October 2019
- Oct 1Rosh HashanahMonday, September 30, 2019 – Tuesday, October 1, 2019
- Oct 1Student Bar Association (SBA): General MeetingTuesday, October 1, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 3A
- Oct 1International Law Society (ILS): General Body MeetingTuesday, October 1, 2019 // 4 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 131
- Oct 1Academic Success and Bar Programs: Workshop # 5 – Essay Writing (Analysis) (All Sections)Tuesday, October 1, 2019 // 4:30 p.m.Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom
- Oct 2GSL Bagel BreakfastWednesday, October 2, 2019 // 8:45 a.m.Student Life Pavilion, Room 401
- Oct 2Law Student Support GroupWednesday, October 2, 2019 // 3:30 p.m.Guadalupe Hall, Room 117
- Oct 2USD School of Law Celebrates Decades of Collaboration with Legal Aid Society of San DiegoWednesday, October 2, 2019 // 6 p.m.Guadalupe Hall, Room Belanich Patio (behind Guadalupe Hall)
- Oct 3USD Homecoming and Family Weekend 2019Thursday, October 3, 2019 – Sunday, October 6, 2019
- Oct 3Intellectual Property Law Association (IPLA): Perkins Coie-Secrets from a Hiring PartnerThursday, October 3, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 3B
- Oct 3JD/MBA Concurrent Degree Information SessionThursday, October 3, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 2B
November 2019
- Nov 1Student Refrigerators and Freezers CleaningFriday, November 1, 2019 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
- Nov 4New York Alumni LuncheonMonday, November 4, 2019 // 12 p.m.TBA
- Nov 5Student Bar Association (SBA): Budget MeetingTuesday, November 5, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 3C
- Nov 6Law Student Support GroupWednesday, November 6, 2019 // 3:30 p.m.Guadalupe Hall, Room 117
- Nov 6Careers in the LawWednesday, November 6, 2019 // 5:30 p.m.Hahn University Center, Room Forums A, B, C
- Nov 7Children's Advocates RoundtableThursday, November 7, 2019 // 12 p.m.California Endowment, 1414 K Street, Suite 500, Sacramento California 95814
- Nov 8Last Day to WithdrawFriday, November 8, 2019
- Nov 811th Lesley K. McAllister Symposium on Climate and Energy Law Friday, November 8, 2019 // 8 a.m.Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Room Warren Auditorium
- Nov 92019 Special Education Law and Advocacy Series (SELAS)Saturday, November 9, 2019 // 10 a.m.Warren Hall, Room 2A
- Nov 9USD vs. Portland Women's Soccer Game + Pre-GameSaturday, November 9, 2019 // 5 p.m.Pre-game (Old Gold - 2105 N Killingsworth St) | Game (Merlo Field - University of Portland)
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 5Tax Law Speaker Series Featuring Jason Oh, UCLA School of Law Thursday, December 5, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 201
- Dec 6Law Faculty MeetingFriday, December 6, 2019 // 1:30 p.m.Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom | FRR [Dec 6 and May 8 meetings]
- Dec 11GSL Bagel BreakfastWednesday, December 11, 2019 // 8:45 a.m.Student Life Pavilion, Room 401
- Dec 16Student Refrigerators and Freezers CleaningMonday, December 16, 2019 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
- Dec 18OC Holiday Happy Hour 2019 Wednesday, December 18, 2019 // 5:30 p.m.Pelican Hill Great Room Social Lounge 22701 S Pelican Hill Rd. Newport Coast, CA 92657
January 2020
- Jan 3Spring Final Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, January 3, 2020
- Jan 3Student Refrigerators and Freezers CleaningFriday, January 3, 2020 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
- Jan 4Late Charges BeginSaturday, January 4, 2020
- Jan 6Spring Classes BeginMonday, January 6, 2020
- Jan 6Law Student Affairs: Donut DayMonday, January 6, 2020 // 8 a.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
- Jan 6Law Student Affairs: Donut DayMonday, January 6, 2020 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
- Jan 6Law Student Affairs: Donut DayMonday, January 6, 2020 // 4:30 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
- Jan 9Seattle Torero Trek Reception 2020Thursday, January 9, 2020 // 6 p.m.Lunchbox Lab 1253 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109
- 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
February 2020
- Feb 7Last Day to Receive 70% TuitionFriday, February 7, 2020
- Feb 7Student Refrigerators and Freezers CleaningFriday, February 7, 2020 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
- Feb 21Law Faculty MeetingFriday, February 21, 2020 // 1:30 p.m.Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom | FRR [Dec 6 and May 8 meetings]
- 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 25Richard Crawford Pugh Lecture on Tax Law & Policy Presents Rosanne Altshuler Tuesday, February 25, 2020 // 4:30 p.m.Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom (3rd Floor)
- Feb 28Last Day to Receive 60% TuitionFriday, February 28, 2020
March 2020
- Mar 1Spring Break (No Classes)Sunday, March 1, 2020 – Sunday, March 8, 2020
- Mar 6Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This DateFriday, March 6, 2020
- Mar 6Student Refrigerators and Freezers CleaningFriday, March 6, 2020 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
- Mar 18Bergman Memorial Lecture: 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to VoteWednesday, March 18, 2020 // 5:30 p.m.KIPJ, Room Theatre & Rotunda
- Mar 20Law Faculty MeetingFriday, March 20, 2020 // 1:30 p.m.Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom | FRR [Dec 6 and May 8 meetings]
- Mar 26San Diego Alumni Reception at the University ClubThursday, March 26, 2020 // 6 p.m.University Club Atop Symphony Towers
April 2020
- Apr 3Last Day to WithdrawFriday, April 3, 2020
- Apr 3Student Refrigerators and Freezers CleaningFriday, April 3, 2020 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
- 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 17Law Faculty MeetingFriday, April 17, 2020 // 1:30 p.m.Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom | FRR [Dec 6 and May 8 meetings]
- Apr 21Monday Classes Meet in Lieu of Tuesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of HolidaysTuesday, April 21, 2020
May 2020
- May 5Los Angeles Law Alumni ReceptionTuesday, May 5, 2020 // 6:30 p.m.TBA
- May 6Riverside Law Alumni LuncheonWednesday, May 6, 2020 // 12 p.m.Las Campanas at the Mission Inn
- May 6Orange County Law Alumni ReceptionWednesday, May 6, 2020 // 6 p.m.North Italia
- May 8Spring Examination PeriodMonday, April 27, 2020 – Friday, May 8, 2020
- May 8Law Faculty MeetingFriday, May 8, 2020 // 1:30 p.m.Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom | FRR [Dec 6 and May 8 meetings]
- May 11Student Refrigerators and Freezers CleaningMonday, May 11, 2020 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
- 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
- May 29Summer Session Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, May 29, 2020
June 2020
- Jun 1Summer Session Classes BeginMonday, June 1, 2020
- Jun 3Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundWednesday, June 3, 2020
- Jun 5Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition RefundFriday, June 5, 2020
- Jun 5Last Day to RegisterFriday, June 5, 2020
- Jun 5Student Refrigerators and Freezers CleaningFriday, June 5, 2020 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Student Lounge
- Jun 10Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition RefundWednesday, June 10, 2020
- Jun 12Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition RefundFriday, June 12, 2020
- Jun 19Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition RefundFriday, June 19, 2020
- Jun 30Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition RefundTuesday, June 30, 2020
July 2020
- Jul 3Independence Day Holiday Observed (No Classes, Offices Closed)Friday, July 3, 2020
- Jul 10Last Day to Drop ClassesFriday, July 10, 2020
- Jul 17Last Day of Summer ClassesFriday, July 17, 2020
- Jul 18Study Period (No Classes)Saturday, July 18, 2020 – Sunday, July 19, 2020
- Jul 20Final Examination PeriodMonday, July 20, 2020 – Friday, July 24, 2020
August 2020
- Aug 17Law School Orientation for First-Year JD StudentsMonday, August 17, 2020 – Thursday, August 20, 2020
- Aug 21Final Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, August 21, 2020
- Aug 22Late Charges BeginSaturday, August 22, 2020
- Aug 24Law Fall Classes BeginMonday, August 24, 2020
September 2020
- Sep 4Last Day to Enroll in Classes & to Drop Without a 'W'Friday, September 4, 2020
- Sep 4Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundFriday, September 4, 2020
- Sep 7Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)Monday, September 7, 2020
- Sep 11Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition RefundFriday, September 11, 2020
- Sep 18Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition RefundFriday, September 18, 2020
- Sep 20Rosh HashanahSunday, September 20, 2020
- Sep 25Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition RefundFriday, September 25, 2020
- Sep 27Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)Sunday, September 27, 2020
October 2020
- Oct 9Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition RefundFriday, October 9, 2020
- Oct 16Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This DateFriday, October 16, 2020
November 2020
- Nov 13Last Day to WithdrawFriday, November 13, 2020
- Nov 25Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed Th-Sun)Wednesday, November 25, 2020 – Sunday, November 29, 2020
December 2020
- Dec 3Last Day of Fall ClassesThursday, December 3, 2020
- Dec 4Study Period (No Classes)Friday, December 4, 2020 – Monday, December 7, 2020
- Dec 8Fall Examination PeriodTuesday, December 8, 2020 – Friday, December 18, 2020
- Dec 10Hanukkah: December 10-18, 2020Thursday, December 10, 2020 – Friday, December 18, 2020
- Dec 25ChristmasFriday, December 25, 2020
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 18Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)Monday, January 18, 2021
- Jan 25Last Day to Enroll in Classes and to Drop a Class Without a 'W'Monday, January 25, 2021
- Jan 25Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundMonday, January 25, 2021
February 2021
- Feb 1Last Day to Receive 90% TuitionMonday, February 1, 2021
- Feb 8Last Day to Receive 80% TuitionMonday, February 8, 2021
- Feb 15Last Day to Receive 70% TuitionMonday, February 15, 2021
March 2021
- Mar 7Spring Break (No Classes)Sunday, March 7, 2021 – Sunday, March 14, 2021
- Mar 8Last Day to Receive 60% TuitionMonday, March 8, 2021
- Mar 15Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This DateMonday, March 15, 2021
- Mar 27Passover: March 27-April 4, 2021Saturday, March 27, 2021 – Sunday, April 4, 2021
April 2021
- Apr 2Easter Break (No Classes, Offices Closed Friday)Friday, April 2, 2021 – Monday, April 5, 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 12Last Day to WithdrawMonday, April 12, 2021
- Apr 12Ramadan, April 12 - May 11, 2021Monday, April 12, 2021 – Tuesday, May 11, 2021
- Apr 27Monday Classes Meet in Lieu of Tuesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of HolidaysTuesday, April 27, 2021
- Apr 28Friday Classes Meet in Lieu of Wednesday Classes to Make Up for Classes Missed Because of HolidaysWednesday, April 28, 2021
- Apr 28Last Day of Spring ClassesWednesday, April 28, 2021
May 2021
- May 2Study Period (No Classes)Thursday, April 29, 2021 – Sunday, May 2, 2021
- May 3Spring Examination PeriodMonday, May 3, 2021 – Friday, May 14, 2021
- May 11Ramadan, April 12 - May 11, 2021Monday, April 12, 2021 – Tuesday, May 11, 2021
- May 14School of Law Commencement MassFriday, May 14, 2021
- May 15School of Law CommencementSaturday, May 15, 2021