Announcements
SBA Spring General Elections
The SBA is preparing to host its Spring 2024 General Elections. It is looking for students from all across the law school to run for all positions, including: SBA President, SBA Vice President, SBA Vice President of Organizations, SBA Treasurer, and SBA Secretary! The Declaration of Candidacy will open this Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
A full list and descriptions of positions can be viewed here.
Declarations of Candidacy are due February 16, 2024 at 5:00pm. You can declare your candidacy online using this link starting on Wednesday, January 31, 2024
A full calendar of elections events can be found here.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Acting Elections Chair Raynier Ramos at usdlawelectionschair@gmail.com.
Bailiffs Needed for 2024 McLennon Tournament
Hi 1Ls! Interested in learning more about moot court? Want to demonstrate your interest in joining the board? You can help us run the 2024 McLennon Tournament by signing up to be a timekeeper. By volunteering with us, you get to see real moot court arguments and learn from some of USD’s most talented students. We will provide all the training you need. The competition will be held IN PERSON from February 23 - February 28. If you are interested or if you have any questions, please email usdmootcourt@gmail.com
Lunar New Year Festival
Come join USD's APALSA at the 2024 San Diego Lunar New Year Festival at Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park on Saturday, February 10, 2024. The event is from 10:00am to 11:00pm and Admission is FREE :)
Event Location:
Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park
4455 Wightman St, San Diego, CA 92105
If you would like to carpool, please RSVP. We will be meeting in the law school parking lot (between Warren Hall and LRC) at 12:00pm and returning at 2:00pm!
Calling all Students - Volunteer for the Name & Gender Marker Change Clinic on February 13th!
Have you volunteered for the Name & Gender Marker Change Clinic before? Is this your first time? Either way, we want you to volunteer for our upcoming clinic on February 13th from 6-8pm! Come help transgender folx change their name and/or gender marker with the court. You will be paired with an attorney volunteer, and can get pro bono hours as well. If you have not volunteered with us before, we will make sure to train you first and you will shadow another student before you take over the appointments on your own. Email volunteer.transclinic.sandiego@gmail.com or DM us @usdtransclinic on Instagram to sign up!
CA Regulatory Law Clinic I: Spring 2024
The Consumer Protection Policy Center (CPPC) is currently looking for students interested in monitoring the activities of two or more administrative agencies. This clinic provides legal experiences that help students stand out from the typical law school resume. Students will submit a report for their assigned agencies to be published in CPPC’s California Regulatory Law Reporter, which is featured on Westlaw. Students will also provide updates throughout the semester via social media posts and blogs on the CPPC website, as well as attend agency meetings and hearings that can occur all over California.
Please apply or direct any questions to CPPC’s Administrative Director, Marcus Friedman, at MFriedman@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-4100.
Scholarships
Check out a comprehensive list of both USD and external scholarships to help fund your studies HERE. Pay special attention to this list as it updates frequently.
Student Writing Competitions
Looking for a way to get published? Maybe earn some extra cash? Then consider entering a writing competition. Visit the Writing Competitions web page for current opportunities. Deadlines vary and new competitions are posted periodically, so check them out today!
Dean's Student Advisory Council
Are you concerned about something at the law school? Is there something you wish would change at the law school? The Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC) wants to hear from you!
DSAC is a committee under the Student Bar Association that regularly meets with the deans of the law school to present and work on student concerns at the law school. DSAC is constantly trying to gather comments from the law student body.
You can submit your comments HERE.
Snack Pantry
The C/o 2023 Snack Pantry is now open! Students can access the pantry in the LSA suite on the first floor of Warren Hall next to WH131.
Contact usdlawvp@gmail.com with questions or if you are interested in donating to the pantry.
Graduate Student Life
Grad Life: Are you interested in connecting with other grad students across USD? Grad Life offers a wide variety of programming for grad and law students. See the events calendar and sign up for the newsletter! Check out the Grad and Law Handbook as well!
Increased CalFresh Eligibility
Federal regulations have expanded the eligibility criteria for the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as CalFresh in California. This program allows eligible students to use this important resource to purchase food. CalFresh is money for food that comes on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which works like a debit card. It can help you pay for groceries while you are in college.
Many graduate and professional students are eligible for CalFresh benefits 12 months a year. These benefits are for everyone, regardless of profession or income level, and we encourage you to apply. To start your application head to https://students.getcalfresh.org/. If you have questions about eligibility, need assistance with your application or have any other questions about the CalFresh program you can reach out to lawaid@sandiego.edu.
Student Support Resources
The University of San Diego and the School of Law have many resources available for students. Below are some available and a full list can be found on the Student Wellness Resource Guide. Contact the Office for Law Student Affairs with any questions.
Timely Care
is a FREE, incredible resource for all USD students! You can access healthcare, counseling, exercise classes, and more - 24/7
USD Food Pantry and Torero Closet
The USD Food Pantry in Hahn University Center (UC) 116 includes: food, school supplies, hygiene supplies, laundry detergent, etc. Additionally, we have a refrigerator and freezer to offer students fresh produce, dairy, and additional protein options.
The Torero Closet’s mission is to provide support and resources to members of the USD community who are low income students who express need, identify as former foster youth, homeless or at risk for homelessness, and those students who were emancipated minors or in legal guardianships. It is now located at 5330 Linda Vista Road, just south of the West Parking Lot.
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