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
July 2020
- Jul 3Independence Day Holiday Observed (No Classes, Offices Closed)Friday, July 3, 2020
- Jul 8USD Conversations: Movement for Black LivesWednesday, July 8, 2020 // 12 p.m.Via Zoom
- Jul 8Staying Healthy While at Home Featuring Jessie Zaylia ’10 (JD)Wednesday, July 8, 2020 // 6 p.m.Via Zoom
- Jul 10Last Day to Drop ClassesFriday, July 10, 2020
- Jul 11Wine Classic: Virtual Toast from Coast to CoastSaturday, July 11, 2020 // 4:45 p.m.
- Jul 17Last Day of Summer ClassesFriday, July 17, 2020
- Jul 175th Annual USD School of Law - RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute, presented by Torrey Pines BankFriday, July 17, 2020 // 10:30 a.m.online
- Jul 18Study Period (No Classes)Saturday, July 18, 2020
- Jul 19Study Period (No Classes)Sunday, July 19, 2020
- Jul 20Final Examination PeriodMonday, July 20, 2020
August 2020
- Aug 10First-Year Registration & Orientation - We expect 1L Orientation will take place sometime during the week before classes begin.Monday, August 10, 2020
- Aug 14Final Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, August 14, 2020
- Aug 15Late Charges BeginSaturday, August 15, 2020
- Aug 16First-Year Registration & Orientation - We expect 1L Orientation will take place sometime during the week before classes begin.Sunday, August 16, 2020
- Aug 17Law Fall Classes BeginMonday, August 17, 2020
- Aug 28Last Day to Enroll in Classes & to Drop Without a 'W'Friday, August 28, 2020
- Aug 28Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundFriday, August 28, 2020
September 2020
- Sep 4Last Day to Receive 90% Tuition RefundFriday, September 4, 2020
- Sep 7Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed)Monday, September 7, 2020
- Sep 11Last Day to Receive 80% Tuition RefundFriday, September 11, 2020
- Sep 12USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 1970 50-YearSaturday, September 12, 2020 // 6 p.m.La Gran Terraza
- Sep 18Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition RefundFriday, September 18, 2020
- Sep 20Rosh HashanahSunday, September 20, 2020
- Sep 24Children's Advocates RoundtableThursday, September 24, 2020 // 12 p.m.1414 K Street, Suite 500, Sacramento, CA
- Sep 25Last Day to Receive 70% Tuition RefundFriday, September 25, 2020
- Sep 27Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)Sunday, September 27, 2020
October 2020
- Oct 2Last Day to Receive 60% Tuition RefundFriday, October 2, 2020
- Oct 22020 Milestone ReunionsFriday, October 2, 2020 // 7 p.m.
- Oct 2USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 1980 40-YearFriday, October 2, 2020 // 7 p.m.La Gran Terraza, Room Terrace
- Oct 2USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 1990 30-YearFriday, October 2, 2020 // 7 p.m.Degheri Alumni Center
- Oct 2USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 2015 5-YearFriday, October 2, 2020 // 7 p.m.O'Tooles
- Oct 32020 Milestone ReunionsSaturday, October 3, 2020 // 7 p.m.
- Oct 3USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 1975 45-YearSaturday, October 3, 2020 // 7 p.m.La Gran Terraza
- Oct 3USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 2000 20-YearSaturday, October 3, 2020 // 7 p.m.La Gran Terraza, Room Terrace
- Oct 3USD School of Law Milestone Reunion: 2010 10-YearSaturday, October 3, 2020 // 7 p.m.Degheri Alumni Center
- Oct 9Last Day to Receive 50% Tuition Refund; No Further Refunds After This DateFriday, October 9, 2020
November 2020
- Nov 6Last Day to WithdrawFriday, November 6, 2020
- Nov 132020 Distinguished Alumni AwardsFriday, November 13, 2020 // 11:30 a.m.Virtual Event
- Nov 20Last Day of Fall ClassesFriday, November 20, 2020
- Nov 21Study Period (No Classes)Saturday, November 21, 2020
- Nov 24Study Period (No Classes)Tuesday, November 24, 2020
- Nov 25Thanksgiving Holiday (Offices Closed Th-Sun)Wednesday, November 25, 2020
- Nov 27Thanksgiving Holiday (Offices Closed Th-Sun)Friday, November 27, 2020
December 2020
- Dec 1Fall Examination PeriodTuesday, December 1, 2020
- Dec 1Orange County Law Alumni Holiday Party at The Resort at Pelican HillTuesday, December 1, 2020 // 6 p.m.The Resort at Pelican Hill
- Dec 10Hanukkah: December 10-18, 2020Thursday, December 10, 2020
- Dec 11Fall Examination PeriodFriday, December 11, 2020
- Dec 18Hanukkah: December 10-18, 2020Friday, December 18, 2020
- Dec 25ChristmasFriday, December 25, 2020
January 2021
- Jan 7Student Defense Summit: Protecting College Students from Unfair Practices and Predatory InstitutionsThursday, January 7, 2021
- Jan 8Spring Final Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, January 8, 2021
- Jan 8Student Defense Summit: Protecting College Students from Unfair Practices and Predatory InstitutionsFriday, 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
- 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
March 2021
- Mar 7Spring Break (No Classes)Sunday, March 7, 2021
- Mar 8Last Day to Receive 60% TuitionMonday, March 8, 2021
- 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 27Passover: March 27-April 4, 2021Saturday, March 27, 2021
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 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)Sunday, May 2, 2021
- May 3Spring Examination PeriodMonday, May 3, 2021
- May 11Ramadan, April 12 - May 11, 2021Tuesday, May 11, 2021
- 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
- Oct 2816th Annual USD School of Law-Procopio International Tax Law InstituteThursday, October 28, 2021 // 8 a.m.tbd
- Oct 2916th Annual USD School of Law-Procopio International Tax Law InstituteFriday, October 29, 2021 // 8 a.m.tbd
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
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 7Late Charges BeginFriday, January 7, 2022
- Jan 7Spring Final Registration/Fee Payment Without PenaltyFriday, January 7, 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