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April 07, 2025— Volume 14, Number 31
Evolving Doctrine Lecture Series
We hope you’ve been enjoying the Evolving Doctrine Lecture Series! Join us for the final installment of the spring semester, featuring Professor Kali Murray from Marquette University Law School. Professor Murray will discuss the basic ways in which American property law has been shaped by its relationship to social identity and then discuss how the lessons of Integrating Spaces can be used to examine the utility of descriptive and normative frameworks, such as "diversity, equity, and inclusion" and "critical race theory" that seek to address social identity and the law. Click HERE for more information.
Brunch with Big Law
The class of 2027 is invited to join us for this brand new event to help connect you to large law firms! Your resume will be shared with the firms, so no need to bring one (by registering for this event, you are authorizing our office to share your resume with the firms). Attire is business professional. Current 1Ls and 2Ps are welcome to join for a few minutes or the whole event! RSVP is required by Tuesday, April 8th.
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Upcoming Events
Monday, April 7Tuesday, April 8 | GSG General Body Meeting Tuesday, April 8, 2025 // 12 p.m.
KIPJ, Boardroom/226 Join us on Tuesday, April 8th for the Graduate Student Government General Body Meeting in KIPJ 226 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. There is also an o…Read More |  | Summer Internship Success Tuesday, April 8, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 3B Panel discussion with law students of differing interests (transactional, criminal litigation, and remote work) about how to succeed during …Read More |  | Women in IP Panel Tuesday, April 8, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Pardee Legal Research Center, Room 132 Join IPLA in hosting a panel of women attorneys who work in the field of IP law. Chic-fil-a will be served!…Read More |  | The 2025 BIG Give Bash Tuesday, April 8, 2025 // 5:30 p.m.
RJS LAW - 303 A Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Join USD School of Law Dean Robert A. Schapiro, fellow alumni and students at the kickoff Bash for the 12th annual Big Give–…Read More |
Wednesday, April 9 | Bagel Breakfast Wednesday, April 9, 2025 // 8:45 a.m.
Student Life Pavilion, Room 401 Graduate and Law Student Appreciation Week wouldn't be complete without our most beloved event: Bagel Breakfast! Join us Wednesday, April 9t…Read More |  | Bagels, Cold Brew, and Lexis Protégé Wednesday, April 9, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room Writs Stop by the Writs in Warren Hall on Wednesday, April 9th for Bagels, Cold Brew, and tips on using Lexis AI Protégé!…Read More |  | CLS Weekly Meetings Wednesday, April 9, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Guadalupe Hall, Room 203 Reading through Romans.…Read More |  | Graduate & Law Student Appreciation Week! Wednesday, April 9, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Varies Graduate & Law Student Appreciation Week (4/7 - 4/11) is a national initiative to recognize the hard work of graduate and professional s…Read More |  | Hope, Trauma, & Resilience in Public Interest and Immigration Law Wednesday, April 9, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Hahn University Center, Forum A Join IMLS for a student-led conversation. As we prepare to enter the legal profession during uncertain and often overwhelming times, it's mo…Read More |  | SELS Sports Law Panel Wednesday, April 9, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 133 Come hear all about sports law at SELS Sports Law Panel, featuring Debra Dixon and Ryan Perry. Limited pizza will be provided!…Read More |  | Graduate & Law Student Trivia Night Wednesday, April 9, 2025 // 5:30 p.m.
Student Life Pavilion, Room 401 Join us for an evening of trivia, pizza, and prizes! Open to all USD graduate and law students.…Read More |
Thursday, April 10 | PATCON 13 - USD School of Law Patent Law Conference Thursday, April 10, 2025 // 9 a.m.
KIPJ, Room Theater (Thurs) & Warren Hall (Fri & Sat) The Patent Conference (“PatCon”) is the largest annual conference for patent scholars in the world. The conference is a cooperat…Read More |  | Med Mal & Beyond Speaker Panel Thursday, April 10, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 3B USD Health Law Society is hosting a speaker panel discussing careers in health law--from medical malpractice work, as most people think of w…Read More |  | Meet the JAGs Panel Thursday, April 10, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 131 Join us for a panel with Judge Advocates across all branches of the military! This is an opportunity to explore what the work of military at…Read More |  | Certificate & Workshop Series: Ethics & Wellness for Law Students Thursday, April 10, 2025 // 12:15 p.m.
Varies Join the California Judges Association (CJA) for a workshop series on Ethics & Wellness for Law Students. Each workshop is led by area j…Read More | | Graduate & Law Student Appreciation Week! Thursday, April 10, 2025 // 4 p.m.
Varies Graduate & Law Student Appreciation Week (4/7 - 4/11) is a national initiative to recognize the hard work of graduate and professional s…Read More |  | Yoga in the Garden Thursday, April 10, 2025 // 4 p.m.
KIPJ, Room Garden of the Sea Join us for Yoga in the Garden as part of Grad & Law student appreciation week! Open to all graduate and law students.…Read More |  | Open Mic Night Thursday, April 10, 2025 // 5:30 p.m.
O'Tooles We need your talent! Join us for an exciting Open Mic Night hosted at O'Toole's. Drink tickets and free appetizers will be available for att…Read More |  | Bona Fide Bash 2025 Thursday, April 10, 2025 // 6 p.m.
Hahn University Center, Forum C and La Gran Terraza Terrace The Women’s Law Caucus (WLC), Business Law Society (BLS), and Employment and Labor Law Society (EALLS) are thrilled to extend a warm i…Read More |
Friday, April 11 | PATCON 13 - USD School of Law Patent Law Conference Friday, April 11, 2025 // 9 a.m.
KIPJ, Room Theater (Thurs) & Warren Hall (Fri & Sat) The Patent Conference (“PatCon”) is the largest annual conference for patent scholars in the world. The conference is a cooperat…Read More |  | SALDF Social Hour Friday, April 11, 2025 // 4 p.m.
Deft Brewing - 5328 Banks St., Suite A, San Diego, CA 92110 Bring your furry friends and chill out before finals! (Dogs must be friendly and on-leash)…Read More |  | 2025 Annual Defender Dinner Friday, April 11, 2025 // 5 p.m.
Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter - 910 Broadway Circle, 4th Floor Ballroom PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL DINNER TO BRING TOGETHER THE ENTIRE SAN DIEGO CRIMINAL DEFENSE COMMUNITY.
$45 for students (limited ava…Read More |
Saturday, April 12Monday, April 14 | 2L Bar Exam & Licensure Info Session Monday, April 14, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 131 The Academic Success & Bar Programs team is holding a Bar Exam & Licensure Workshop on Monday, April 14, 2025 at noon in WH 131. We&…Read More |  | Abortion Access After the Dobbs Decision Monday, April 14, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 2A Join PILF and WLC for a discussion on the state of abortion rights in post-Dobbs America with Tracy Skaddan, Esq. and Prof. Dov Fox and mode…Read More |  | Lexis Prepare to Practice: Summer Monday, April 14, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 3D Join Ben to be prepared for your First Year Associate work! You'll also hear from Lindsey who works with law firms in San Diego.350 Points &…Read More |
Tuesday, April 15 | Recruitment Realities: Insights from 2Ls and 3Ls Tuesday, April 15, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom Please join BLS for a candid conversation where upper-level law students share their experiences navigating the recruiting and interview pro…Read More |  | How to Write a Great Bar Essay Tuesday, April 15, 2025 // 4 p.m.
No Location Join Adjunct Professor Matthew Marin for a power-packed session on how to write a great bar essay — with tips that can make all the di…Read More |  | Therapy Dogs Tuesday, April 15, 2025 // 4 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room Back Patio De-stress and relax before Finals with therapy dogs!…Read More |
Wednesday, April 16 | Law Journal Tabling Wednesday, April 16, 2025 // 10 a.m.
Warren Hall, Room The Writs Law Review, International Law Journal, and the Journal of Climate and Energy will be tabling in the Writs this coming Wednesday, April…Read More |  | Lexis Prepare to Practice: Fall Wednesday, April 16, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 131 Join Ben to be prepared for your First Year Associate work! You'll also hear from Lindsey who works with law firms in San Diego.350 Points &…Read More |
Thursday, April 17 | Disney Legal & Global Affairs Thursday, April 17, 2025 // 12:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL “A View from The Inside: How Disney’s In-House Lawyers Serve a Global Entertainment Company”
Virtual Lunch and Learn Sess…Read More |
Friday, April 18 | Karaoke Night Friday, April 18, 2025 // 6 p.m.
HIVE - 4428 Convoy Street, San Diego, CA 92111 Volunteered for the Clinic this year? Interested in volunteering next year? Join us for a night of karaoke and appetizers at HIVE to celebra…Read More |
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Upcoming Meetings
April 9, 2025 - Noon-12:50 p.m. - SBA General Meeting - WH 2A
April 16, 2025 - Noon-12:50 p.m. - SBA Budget Committee - ZOOM
DSAC Minutes
Campus Concerns and Comments Form
Give a friend or peer a SHOUT-OUT!
Give a friend or peer a shout-out the week of April 7-11th in recognition of Graduate and Law Student Appreciation Week! Complete this form and the shout-out will be posted on our Instagram throughout the week (@usdgradlife).
DILSA Food Drive in Remembrance of Bengal Famine
DILSA is organizing a Food Drive in remembrance of the 1943 Bengal Famine, which resulted in the deaths of around three million people due to malnutrition or disease during British Rule. A box will be in the Writs where students can donate any food items they would like. We will be accepting donations until Tuesday, April 22, 2025. All donations will be given to the San Diego Food Bank.
ACS Executive Board Application
Please join us! The USD student chapter of the American Constitution Society is looking for board members to run the organization next year.
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (ACS) is the nation’s foremost progressive legal organization, with a diverse nationwide network that includes nearly 200 student and lawyer chapters, and progressive lawyers, students, judges, scholars, elected officials, and advocates. Apply HERE. Contact us at acsatusd@gmail.com with any questions.
Class of 2025 - Class Gift
Make a gift of $25 or more and earn a philanthropy graduation cord!
Donations will be used to continue supporting the snack pantry, while maintaining supplies for another year.
Any current or former law student knows that a law school inevitably becomes a second home. You dedicate much of your time to studying in the school's hallowed halls. Currently, healthier snack and beverage options are only available in undergraduate buildings. Students do not always have time to trek to Tu Mercado. The Healthy Snack Pantry is the solution to our problem. Students can grab a quick snack between classes without fear of missing any precious lecture-time. Donate HERE!
APPLY NOW: 2025 Golden Merit Award in Child Advocacy
 Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Joel and Denise Golden Merit Award in Child Advocacy, which is presented annually by the Children’s Advocacy Institute (CAI) to a USD School of Law student who, while still engaged in the study of law, is already using their developing legal skills to help vulnerable populations of children and youth. Any 2L full-time or 3L part-time USD Law student may apply. Here are the details:
- To apply, write a one-page essay describing how you are using your developing legal skills on behalf of vulnerable populations of children and youth. Discuss one specific experience or describe your work more generally (e.g., your experiences working on behalf of Juvenile Court-involved children or youth or conducting relevant research and advocacy through CAI’s Child Advocacy Clinic, etc.). Include your name, email, and phone number and submit it to Elisa Weichel at eweichel@sandiego.edu.
- Deadline: 5:00 pm on April 18, 2025
- The award of $500 will be applied to the recipient’s 2025-26 financial aid package.
- Questions? Please contact Elisa at the email address above.
Graduate and Law Student Experience Assessment
Graduate Student Life sent out a link to a Graduate and Law Student Experience Survey. This survey is designed to understand the graduate and law students' experience outside of class and to explore how their needs can be better met by the Office of Graduate Student Life and campus partners. This survey was last administered in the Spring of 2024 and the data from this survey was used to inform the creation of new programs, offices, and resources to support a large and growing graduate and law student population. Be on the lookout for your email invitation or click link HERE!
Students that take the Assessment will be entered to win one of the following prizes:
- 1st prize- $150 Gift Card of Your Choosing
- 2nd prize-$100 Gift Card of Your Choosing
- 3rd prize and 4th card each receive a $50 Campus Cash Card
- Grad Life will also hold weekly drawings for participants
Scholarship
Check out a comprehensive list of both USD and external scholarships to help fund your studies HERE.
Outside Scholarship Highlights
Below is a partial listing of outside scholarships of interest for USD Law students. For a complete listing, please visit Outside Scholarships on the USD School of Law Financial Aid website.
Robert Masur Fellowship in Civil Liberties $3,000 – 1L JD students who intend to carry out significant activities during the summer in the areas of civil rights and/or civil liberties. Deadline: April 18, 2025
Bridging the Dream Scholarship up to $10,000 - The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Sallie Mae Fund are sponsoring a scholarship for JD or LLM with GPA of 3.0 or higher; demonstrated financial need; US citizen or permanent resident; good moral character in all aspects of life. Deadline: April 25, 2025
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and American Bar Association Section of the Labor and Employment Law Annual Student Writing Competition $500 to $3,000 - JD students enrolled Spring 2025. Deadline: June 15, 2025
Adam Z. Rice Memorial Scholarships $1,000 to $4,000 - The California Judges Foundation is offering a scholarship to JD students who have financial need and who submit a two-minute video answering: Who are you; What qualifies you to be considered for this financial needs-based scholarship; and how do you view the significance of the separation of powers doctrine as provided for in the US Constitution. Deadline: July 6, 2025
The Dominguez Firm Legal Scholarship Award $2,500 - JD students who are US citizen or permanent resident accepted or currently enrolled in law school; cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher; involvement in community activities. Deadline: July 31, 2025
Justice for All Scholarship $1,000 - JD or LLM student with a GPA of at least 3.0 and are a US citizen or permanent resident of the US. Deadline: September 22, 2025
Graduate Student 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 Student Handbook as well!
Student Writing Competitions
Looking for a way to get published? Maybe earn some extra cash? Then consider entering a writing competition. Visit Writing Competitions webpage for current opportunities. Deadlines vary and new competitions are posted periodically.
CalFresh Program
We recognize the importance of the CalFresh Program available to eligible, enrolled students and strongly encourage all to apply. CalFresh provides food resources in the form of an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which works like a debit card. This program helps many graduate and professional students purchase groceries 12 months a year. Visit CalFresh at https://students.getcalfresh.org/ to start your application. If you have questions about eligibility or need assistance with your application, please contact a CalFresh representative. Approval is determined by CalFresh and the State of California. Please contact the USD School of Law Financial Aid at lawaid@sandiego.com to request a CalFresh letter to submit with your application. It is also recommended to include a copy of the 24-25 FAFSA Submission Summary received by email after submitting the FAFSA along with the CalFresh application. The FAFSA Submission Summary summarizes the information you reported on your FAFSA form and includes your estimated eligibility for federal funding, and your Student Aid Index (SAI).
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 located at 5330 Linda Vista Road, just south of the West Parking Lot.
Student Wellness Group
Check out the variety of wellness groups that are open to USD students. Fill out this form to get connected.
Timely Care
is a FREE, incredible resource for all USD students! You can access healthcare, counseling, exercise classes, and more - 24/7
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