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September 15, 2025— Volume 15, Number 05
Amanda Knox Live at USD: False Confessions
Thursday, Oct. 2 // 9:45- 11:00 a.m.
Theatre, Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice
Join your fellow Toreros for a special International Wrongful Conviction Day event at USD.
Hear directly from Amanda Knox, whose story became one of the most famous wrongful conviction cases in the world, along with USD Professor of Law and co-founder of the California Innocence Project Justin Brooks and Dave Thompson, a leading expert on police interrogations.
Together, they’ll explore how false confessions happen, why innocent people sometimes admit to crimes they didn’t commit, and what reforms can make the system more just.
Read more https://www.sandiego.edu/events/law/detail.php?_focus=97532
Evolving Doctrine Lecture Series Returns!
Join us for the first lecture in our Evolving Doctrine Lecture Series for this academic year. The Evolving Doctrine Lecture Series was established two years ago by request from our students to provide social and historical context to doctrinal courses. Each lecture highlights how legal doctrines particularly from first year courses have developed over time and their impact on society and our communities. These lectures supplement our doctrinal courses by connecting studies to current affairs and socio-legal challenges.
On September 22, 2025, Professor Amanda Shanor will explore Constitutional Change in the 20th & 21st Centuries. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with contemporary legal developments and enrich your understanding of constitutional law.
Click here for more information and to RSVP for lunch!
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Upcoming Events
Monday, September 15 | IPLA General Body Meeting Monday, September 15, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 3A Join the Intellectual Property Law Association for our Fall General Body Meeting! Come grab lunch and learn about our planned events this se…Read More |  | La Raza General Meeting Monday, September 15, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 2B Join us for our first-ever general meeting of the semester. Get to know our familia, learn about how you can get involved, and share your id…Read More |  | Pride Law General Body Meeting Monday, September 15, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom Join Pride Law for our first general body meeting of the 25-26 school year! Meet the board, learn about upcoming events, and grab a bite to …Read More |  | APALSA Mentorship Week Monday, September 15, 2025 // 3 p.m.
Varies Monday, 9/15: Speed Bonding - Warren Hall 3A, 3pm-4:30pm
Wednesday, 9/17: Scavenger Hunt - Warren Hall Patio, 3pm-4:30pm
Friday, 9/19: Mat…Read More |  | Mil-Vet Bar: Fireside Chat with Rear Admiral Flatt US Navy JAG Corps Monday, September 15, 2025 // 6:30 p.m.
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom This event will feature a distinguished high-ranking officer from the United States Navy JAG Corps, who will share insights from his career …Read More |
Tuesday, September 16 | Criminalizing Immigration Panel Tuesday, September 16, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Hahn University Center, Forum C We will have a wonderful panel of immigration and criminal law academics and practitioners to educate about the intersections between crimin…Read More |  | EALLS General Body Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 133 Join Employment and Labor Law Society for our first general meeting of the year! Learn about our upcoming events, meet our new executive boa…Read More |  | JD as Me with FGLP Tuesday, September 16, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom Hosted by First Generation Legal Professionals (FGLP)
JD as Me is an annual panel series led by student organizations that centers stu…Read More |
Wednesday, September 17 | Constitution Day 2025 - Insights from Top Constitutional Law Professors Wednesday, September 17, 2025 // 11:30 a.m.
Presiding Courtroom On the 10th floor of the Central Courthouse - 1100 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 Celebrate National Constitution Day on September 17 with a very special program taking place inside the Presiding Courtroom. …Read More |  | Constitution Day 2025 - Modeling the Art of Respectful Disagreement Wednesday, September 17, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom Modeling the Art of Respectful Disagreement
The School of Law is proud to co-sponsor this annual event with Department of Political Science…Read More |  | DILSA General Body Meeting Wednesday, September 17, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 315 Join DILSA for its First General Body Meeting! Learn more about our E-Board Members, what South Asian/Desi entails, and fun events we have p…Read More | | APALSA Mentorship Week Wednesday, September 17, 2025 // 3 p.m.
Varies Monday, 9/15: Speed Bonding - Warren Hall 3A, 3pm-4:30pm
Wednesday, 9/17: Scavenger Hunt - Warren Hall Patio, 3pm-4:30pm
Friday, 9/19: Mat…Read More |
Thursday, September 18 | Graduate Student Government (GSG) Meeting Thursday, September 18, 2025 // 12 p.m.
KIPJ, Room H All graduate student organizations and associations are encouraged to attend the first GSG General Body Meeting of the year! Meet the new GS…Read More |  | Grad-Cala Bazaar Thursday, September 18, 2025 // 5 p.m.
Hahn University Center, Forums A/B The Graduate Student Government (GSG) is excited to invite all graduate and law students to their Welcome Back Reception featuring free food…Read More |
Friday, September 19 | APALSA Mentorship Week Friday, September 19, 2025 // 1 p.m.
Varies Monday, 9/15: Speed Bonding - Warren Hall 3A, 3pm-4:30pm
Wednesday, 9/17: Scavenger Hunt - Warren Hall Patio, 3pm-4:30pm
Friday, 9/19: Mat…Read More |  | Criminal Law Society Fall Social Friday, September 19, 2025 // 4 p.m.
Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley - 1640 Camino Del Rio N Suite 341, San Diego, CA 92108 Come enjoy a social hour at Novo Brazil Brewing with the members of Criminal Law Society! Get to meet other people working towards the crimi…Read More |  | LS4CRU Sunset Social Hour Friday, September 19, 2025 // 6 p.m.
Civita Park - 7960 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108 Join us for our first social of the year & meet Law Students for Cross Racial Understanding and other like-minded students. We'll eat, s…Read More |
Saturday, September 20 | 3rd Annual USD Coastal Clean-Up Saturday, September 20, 2025 // 9 a.m.
Belmont Park in Mission Bay - 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109 Join USD's Women's Law Caucus (WLC), Environmental Law Society (ELS), Business Law Society (BLS), Animal Legal Defense Club (ALDF), and USD …Read More |
Monday, September 22Tuesday, September 23 | First General Meeting of The Trial Attorneys of USD Tuesday, September 23, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 3C Please join us for the first general meeting of the Trial Attorneys of USD! Get to know our board members and hear about the plan for the cu…Read More |  | First-Gen Gathering Tuesday, September 23, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Student Life Pavilion, Room 401 Join us for our First-Gen Gathering event taking place on Tuesday, September 23 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Grad & Law Commons (SLP 40…Read More |  | JD as Me with Pride Law Tuesday, September 23, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom Hosted by Pride Law
JD as Me is an annual panel series led by student organizations that centers student perspectives, fosters a sense…Read More |
Wednesday, September 24Thursday, September 25 | First OWLS General Meeting Thursday, September 25, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 2A Please join the Older, Wiser Law Student society for our first general meeting! Meet the board, enjoy some pizza, and get to know your fello…Read More |  | STMS: First General Body Meeting Thursday, September 25, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 3C St. Thomas More Society, the Catholic law students association, will hold its first meeting of the semester on Thursday, September 25. Come …Read More |  | TLT General Body Meeting Thursday, September 25, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Pardee Legal Research Center, Room 113 USD Transactional Law Team general body meeting and tryout information session.…Read More |  | Careers in Plaintiffs Class Action & Mass Tort Panel and Reception Thursday, September 25, 2025 // 3:30 p.m.
Warren Hall, Courtroom Do you have an interest in representing PLAINTIFFS in complex litigation cases, mass torts actions, or class actions?
Did you enter law sch…Read More |  | Yoga in the Garden Thursday, September 25, 2025 // 4 p.m.
KIPJ, Room Garden of the Sea We are excited to bring back our monthly series: Yoga in the Garden! This event offers the opportunity to relax and stretch in the beautiful…Read More |  | Theology on Tap Thursday, September 25, 2025 // 7 p.m.
Student Life Pavilion, Room 401 University Ministry and Graduate Student Life are excited to partner and host one of our most popular events: Theology on Tap. Taking place …Read More |
Friday, September 26See All Upcoming Events |
Announcements
Announcements from SBA
SBA 1L/Part-Time Rep Voting Now Open!
Voting opened Friday, September 12th and will go until Friday, September 19th. Use the link to access the voting form and choose who you want serving as the 1L/Part-Time representative for your section!
Upcoming Meetings
September 16, 2025 - Noon-12:50 p.m. - SBA General Meeting - WH 2A
September 23, 2025 - Noon-12:50 p.m. - SBA Budget Committee - ZOOM
View SBA current Bylaws HERE.
Campus Concerns and Comments Form
APALSA 1L Rep Applications
Are you a 1L interested in getting involved? Become a 1L Representative for APALSA! As a rep, you’ll share information about events with your section, have the chance to develop your leadership skills, and make a positive impact on your law school experience. Don’t miss out—apply by filling out this form.
ILS 1L Rep Application
We have our 1L and LLM representative applications open now until September 19th at 5PM. We look forward to everyone’s applications! Please see the form here.
Call for Interest: ACS San Diego Chapter Student Officer Position
The San Diego Chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS) is seeking a law student interested in running for a chapter officer position!
This is a fantastic networking opportunity for a student passionate about constitutional law and eager to connect with local attorneys and leaders in the legal community. Serving as a chapter officer is a great way to get involved in programming, deepen your understanding of constitutional issues, and build meaningful professional relationships.
If you’re interested, please reach out to Madeline Lynch (madelinelynch@sandiego.edu) to express your interest!
Mentorship Opportunity
DILSA is offering a mentorship program opportunity!!
Register here: https://forms.gle/fWXErTpJR6mNHkDb7
Family Law Society 1L Representative Application
Interested in family law and looking to get more involved? Apply to be a 1L Representative on our board! This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, network, and stay informed about events and career resources. Applications are due by September 12th!
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.
Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship $2,500 - To apply, you must be in need of financial assistance, be a permanent resident of the U.S., and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline: September 17th, 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
First Generation College Student Scholarship $2,500 - Must be a first-generation college student and a citizen or permanent resident and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program within the US. Deadline: October 1st, 2025
San Diego Future Legal Leaders Scholarship $1,000 - Enrolled in a pre-law, paralegal, or J.D. program with 3.0 GPA or higher. Campus within 60 miles of San Diego. Deadline: October 15th, 2025
The Dominguez Firm Legal Scholarship $2,500 - Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Is currently enrolled in law school and desires to use the legal system to help others or improve society. GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline: December 31st, 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 Office at lawaid@sandiego.com to request a CalFresh letter to submit with your application as supporting documentation. It is also recommended to include a copy of the 25-26 FAFSA Submission Summary (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) received by email from the Department of Education - Federal Student Aid after submitting the FAFSA) along with the CalFresh application, and USD supporting letter.
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.
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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