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
November 2019
- Nov 14Health Law Society (HLS): Medical Malpractice Attorney PanelThursday, November 14, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom
- Nov 14Tax Law Speaker Series Featuring Josh D. Blank, UCI Thursday, November 14, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Faculty Reading Room
- Nov 14Pride Law: LGBT LuminariesThursday, November 14, 2019 // 6 p.m.Warren Hall, Room 3B
- Nov 15Live Well @ USD Law: Food DriveWednesday, October 30, 2019 – Friday, November 15, 2019Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
- Nov 152019 Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon Friday, November 15, 2019 // 11:30 a.m.Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside
- Nov 15The Inaugural Fowler Business Concept Challenge Friday, November 15, 2019 // 4 p.m.KIPJ
- Nov 15Denver Club Leadership Dinner MeetingFriday, November 15, 2019 // 5:30 p.m.Bistro Vendôme | 1420 Larimer St #1705, Denver, CO 80202
- Nov 15Graduate Student Life (GSL) and Outdoor Adventures (OA): Moonlight CanoeFriday, November 15, 2019 // 6 p.m.Hahn University Center, Room 136 (Outdoor Adventures)
- Nov 16Denver Alumni USD vs. CU Boulder Basketball & Pre-GameSaturday, November 16, 2019Centro Mexican Kitchen 950 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
- Nov 16Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (VICAM): 2nd Annual VICAM BenefitSaturday, November 16, 2019 // 6 p.m.La Gran Terraza
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 3Live Well @ USD Law: Tea TimeTuesday, December 3, 2019 // 8 a.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
- Dec 3Phoenix Alumni Holiday Meet UpTuesday, December 3, 2019 // 6 p.m.Hotel Palomar
- Dec 4Live Well @ USD Law: Snack BreakWednesday, December 4, 2019 // 8 a.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
- Dec 4Community Breakfast with University Ministry, Grad Life & MilitaryWednesday, December 4, 2019 // 8:30 a.m.Hahn University Center, Room 238
- 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 5December Bar Swearing-In Ceremony and ReceptionThursday, December 5, 2019 // 10 a.m.Roy's San Diego Waterfront at Marriott Marquis
- Dec 5Live Well @ USD Law: Build Your Own PB&J SandwichThursday, December 5, 2019 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer
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 3Washington D.C. Alumni New Year ReceptionFriday, January 3, 2020 // 6 p.m.University Club of Washington D.C.
- 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 9USD vs. Gonzaga Game and PregameThursday, January 9, 2020 // 5:30 p.m.Degheri Alumni Center, Room Courtyard
- Jan 9Seattle Torero Trek Reception 2020Thursday, January 9, 2020 // 6 p.m.Lunchbox Lab 1253 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109
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 10Tax Law Speaker Series Featuring Erin Scharff, Arizona State University Monday, February 10, 2020 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Faculty Reading Room
- 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 4Western Alliance Bank Settlement Services presents Class Action Law ForumWednesday, March 4, 2020 – Thursday, March 5, 2020 // 7:30 a.m.KIPJ, Room Theater
- 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 12Tax Law Speaker Series Featuring Daniel Hemel (The University of Chicago)Thursday, March 12, 2020 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Faculty Reading Room
- Mar 13Faculty Colloquium: Shawn Miller (USD)Friday, March 13, 2020 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Faculty Reading Room
- Mar 18Bergman Memorial Lecture: 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to VoteWednesday, March 18, 2020 // 5:30 p.m.KIPJ, Room Theatre & Rotunda
- Mar 20Faculty Colloquium: Adam Kolber (Brooklyn Law School)Friday, March 20, 2020 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Faculty Reading Room
April 2020
- Apr 12020 Big GiveWednesday, April 1, 2020 – Thursday, April 2, 2020 // 9 a.m.
- 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 7Tax Law Speaker Series Featuring Ruth Mason, University of Virginia Tuesday, April 7, 2020 // 12 p.m.Warren Hall, Faculty Reading Room
- 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
May 2020
- May 5Los Angeles Law Alumni ReceptionTuesday, May 5, 2020 // 6:30 p.m.TBA
- May 6Riverside Law Alumni Luncheon at Mission Inn Las CampanasWednesday, May 6, 2020 // 12 p.m.Las Campanas at the Mission Inn
- May 6Orange County Law Alumni Reception at North ItaliaWednesday, 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 152020 School of Law Commencement MassFriday, May 15, 2020 // 4 p.m.Founders Chapel
- May 162020 School of Law Commencement CeremonySaturday, May 16, 2020 // 9 a.m.Jenny Craig Pavilion
- May 162020 School of Law Commencement ReceptionSaturday, May 16, 2020 // 11 a.m.Jenny Craig Pavilion, Room Eagan Plaza
- May 23Ramadan, April 23 - May 23, 2020Thursday, April 23, 2020 – Saturday, May 23, 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 22020 Milestone ReunionsFriday, October 2, 2020 – Saturday, October 3, 2020 // 7 p.m.
- 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 4Careers in the LawWednesday, November 4, 2020 // 5:30 p.m.Hahn University Center, Room Forums A, B, C
- 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
September 2021
- Sep 8Rosh HashanahWednesday, September 8, 2021
- Sep 15Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)Wednesday, September 15, 2021