J.D. Program
Entrance Requirements
Applicants for the degree of juris doctor need a bachelor's degree from a college or university of approved standing prior to acceptance at the University of San Diego School of Law. There is no pre-legal course of study or single major recommended to candidates for admission. However, prospective students are encouraged to concentrate their studies on courses that develop analytical skills and effective written and oral expression. The School of Law seeks to admit a diverse group of men and women who are academically well qualified, possess self-discipline and have demonstrated motivation to succeed at the study of law. Applications to the law school are accepted on a rolling basis from September through June. Entering law students are admitted for the fall semester only.
The Selection Process
The selection process is both qualitative and highly selective. While LSAT scores and undergraduate GPAs are important elements, other factors can also be significant in the admissions decision. For complete information regarding criteria for admission, please visit the Apply section.
The goal of the Admissions Committee, which serves in an advisory capacity to the dean of the School of Law, is to consider each individual applicant by the full range of qualitative factors demonstrative of the successful study of law and service as a member of the legal profession. In addition, the Admissions Committee is cognizant of the educational mission of the university, the critical role students play in educating one another and the diverse needs of the legal profession. Thus, in choosing from among the pool of qualified candidates, the committee considers the diversity of the class as a whole.
Students who have been disqualified at another accredited law school are not eligible for admission to the USD School of Law.
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