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October 27, 2025— Volume 15, Number 11
Wellness Highlight: TimelyCare
TimelyCare provides students with 24/7 access to campus health and counseling resources—anytime, anywhere. Through the TimelyCare app on your phone or other device, you can choose from a wide range of virtual care options with licensed physicians and counselors across all 50 states—at no cost to students and without the hassle of insurance. Service Includes:
- On-demand medical care
- Appointment-based medical care
- On-demand mental health support (TalkNow)
- Appointment-based mental health counseling
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Upcoming Events
Monday, October 27 | Halloween Spooktacular Monday, October 27, 2025 // 9 a.m.
Student Life Pavilion, Room 401 Stop by the Graduate Student Life Office throughout the week of Halloween to participate in our costume contest and enjoy some candy!…Read More |  | Filipino-American History Month Monday, October 27, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 3D Celebrate the end of Philippine-American History Month with USD's Filipino Association of Law Students!…Read More |  | Funding a Career in Public Interest Monday, October 27, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom Join PILF, NLG, PALS, Pride Law, and FGLP for a presentation from USD Law Financial Aid and a CPIL on loan forgiveness, loan repayment, &…Read More |
Tuesday, October 28 | JD as Me with PALS and MELSA Tuesday, October 28, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom Hosted by Palestinian Alliance of Law Students (PALS) and Middle Eastern Law Students Association (MELSA)
JD as Me is an annual p…Read More |
Wednesday, October 29 | Lexis+ Bagels & Coffee with Student Reps Wednesday, October 29, 2025 // 10:30 a.m.
Warren Hall, Room The Writs Stop by Wednesday, October 29 @ 10:30 in Warren Hall to grab some coffee, a bagel, and learn about Protege!…Read More |  | ACT 1L Info Session Wednesday, October 29, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom Each ACT Team will have the opportunity to present their team, show highlights, express what they do and the details on upcoming tryouts.…Read More |  | Careers in Child Advocacy Speaker Panel Wednesday, October 29, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 3D Join Advocate for Children and Education for an Attorney Speaker Panel on Careers in Child Advocacy!
Explore the diverse and impactful path…Read More |  | Careers in IP Law with Fish & Richardson Wednesday, October 29, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 3A Hosted by IPLA.
Panelists from Fish & Richardson will talk with students about careers available to students in intellectual property l…Read More |  | Golf Society Fall Mixer Wednesday, October 29, 2025 // 6 p.m.
Del Mar Golf Center - 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar CA 92014 Please join Golf Society for our Fall Mixer at the Del Mar Golf Center, sponsored by Troutman Pepper Locke! Make connections that last a lif…Read More |
Thursday, October 30 | Diwali Thursday, October 30, 2025 // 11 a.m.
Warren Hall, Room South Patio Join DILSA in our celebration of Diwali on Monday, October 30th, 2025, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM in the Warren Hall South Patio. There will be a…Read More |  | APALSA Headshots & Interview Workshop Thursday, October 30, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 3D Join us for a Q&A event where law students from different practice areas will share their experiences and answer your specific questions…Read More |
Friday, October 31Monday, November 3 | First-Gen Gathering Monday, November 3, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Student Life Pavilion, Room 401 Helps us celebrate National First-Gen Week by joining us for our November First-Gen Gathering event open to USD graduate, law, and PhD stude…Read More |
Tuesday, November 4 | First in the Courtroom Tuesday, November 4, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom FGLP X TAUSD is hosting a panel of First Generation litigators. Hear from both civil and criminal litigators who have experience navigating …Read More |  | ELS Social Mixer Tuesday, November 4, 2025 // 7 p.m.
Bivouac Ciderworks - 3986 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104 We are hosting a social event to bring our members together. We want our members to get to know each other and out Executive Board.…Read More |
Wednesday, November 5 | Bagel Breakfast Wednesday, November 5, 2025 // 8:45 a.m.
Student Life Pavilion, Room 401 Free bagels, coffee, fruit, and juice for all USD grad and law students!…Read More |  | Lexis MPRE – Moral Character Event Wednesday, November 5, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 131 Join Ben to hear about tips/tricks to successfully pass the MPRE including resources available to you on Lexis.For those of you graduating i…Read More |  | Judicial Outreach Law Student Webinar Wednesday, November 5, 2025 // 12:15 p.m.
Zoom Please join the California Judges Association’s Judicial Outreach Committee for an engaging panel discussion on the moral character co…Read More |  | 44th Annual Careers in the Law Wednesday, November 5, 2025 // 5 p.m.
Hahn University Center, Forums ABC Save the date! You're invited to our signature networking event that introduces USD Law students to alumni attorneys from law firms, governm…Read More |
Thursday, November 6 | USD Cyber Law & Risk Symposium 2025 - "Rising Tides" Thursday, November 6, 2025 // 8 a.m.
KIPJ, Room Theatre The USD Cyber Law & Risk Symposium is the annual flagship gathering of professionals at the forefront of cybersecurity, legal risk, gove…Read More |  | Día de los Muertos Luncheon Thursday, November 6, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Student Life Pavilion, Room 401 Join us for a luncheon where we will discuss Día de los Muertos and all saints and souls day! Open to all graduate and law students.…Read More |  | Empowering Women in the Law: Women in Big Law Thursday, November 6, 2025 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Courtroom WLC is collaborating with BLS to host our Empowering Women in Big Law Speaker Panel! We will be featuring inspiring female attorneys who hav…Read More |  | JD/MBA Mixer - Lifecycle of a Deal Panel Thursday, November 6, 2025 // 5:30 p.m.
Hahn University Center, Room La Gran Terraza Join Business Law Society for our third annual JD/MBA panel and mixer on November 6th at 5:30pm in La Gran Terraza!
5:30pm - 1L EXCLU…Read More |  | EALLS Trivia Social Hour Thursday, November 6, 2025 // 7 p.m.
U31 North Park: 3112 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 Join EALLS for our Trivia Social Hour! Come relax, meet fellow law students, and compete in a fun trivia game with plenty of laughs and win …Read More |
Friday, November 7Saturday, November 8 | VICAM Annual Gala Saturday, November 8, 2025 // 6 p.m.
La Gran Terraza Join us for a special evening of celebration, and community at the VICAM Annual Gala! This event is not only a chance to support the talente…Read More |
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Announcements
Announcements from SBA
Upcoming Meetings
October 28, 2025 - Noon-12:50 p.m. - SBA General Meeting - WH 2A
November 3, 2025 - Noon-12:50 p.m. - SBA Budget Committee Meeting - Zoom
View SBA current Bylaws HERE.
Campus Concerns and Comments Form
FGLP Mentee/Mentor Sign Ups
The First Generation Legal Professionals (FGLP) Mentorship Program is accepting sign-ups for both mentors and mentees for the 2025 cycle!
Mentees: Sign Up Here! Get paired with an upper-division law student who can offer guidance on classes, networking, internships, outlining, and navigating law school as a first-generation student.
Mentors: Sign Up Here! Give back by sharing your experience and helping first-year students find their footing and confidence in law school.
Whether you’re looking for advice, support, or a chance to build community, the FGLP Mentorship Program is a great way to connect with fellow students who understand your journey.
Dia De los Muertos Altar
Come honor those who have passed by contributing to La Raza’s annual Día de los Muertos altar.
Día de los Muertos, observed on November 1st and 2nd, is a time to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. Altars, or ofrendas, are created to honor them with offerings such as unopened drinks and food, candies, personal mementos, photos, flowers, and candles (not lit).
The altar will be displayed at The Writ's of Warren Hall from October 28 through November 3.
Please remember to collect your displayed offerings by November 3rd.
USD Legal Clinics: Openings for Spring 2026
Do an internship right here on campus. Join our on-site law office and gain skills working with actual clients on real legal cases. This is an experience that can boost your resume and prepare you for legal practice. We have openings for the Spring 2026 semester in the following direct client service clinics: Civil, Education and Disability, Entrepreneurship, Federal Tax, Housing Rights, Immigration, State Income Tax, State Sales & Use, Veterans, Women's, Workers' Rights and our new Innocence Clinic. Apply online today. Please contact usdlegalclinics@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-7640 with any questions about registration. Visit the Legal Clinics webpage for more information about our clinic offerings.
Scholarship
Check out a comprehensive list of both USD and external scholarships to help fund your studies HERE.
The 2025-26 USD School of Law Scholarship Application is now open! We are pleased to announce the 2025-26 USD School of Law Scholarship Application is available for continuing JD students in their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years, and in-person LLM students who are enrolled for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. We encourage all eligible students to apply and take advantage of the generosity of our alumni and friends. Deadline: November 14, 2025.
Please note: By submitting an application for the 2025-26 USD School of Law Scholarships, students authorize the USD School of Law Office of Financial Aid to adjust their individual student loans as necessary to comply with the Department of Education's Federal Aid cost of attendance regulations.
Outside Scholarship Highlights
Below is a partial listing of outside scholarships of interest for USD Law students. For a complete listing and for more details pertaining to the scholarships, please view the Outside Scholarships on the USD School of Law Financial Aid website.
ABA Media Advocacy Workshop - $1,000 - $1,500 - The Media Advocacy Workshop provides law students and early career attorneys an opportunity to practice their oral advocacy skills, engage in a pre-publication review exercise and participate in professional development activities tailored to them. Rolling Applications accepted through December 1st, 2025
Murphy & Mckinney Law Firm, P.C. Criminal Justice Scholarship - $1,000 - Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited law program in the US and demonstrate interest in the criminal justice system. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Deadline: November 17th, 2025
The Dominguez Firm Legal Scholarship - $2,500 - Applicants must currently be enrolled in law school with the desire to use the legal system to help others and improve society. A 3.0 GPA or higher is required. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Deadline: December 31st, 2025
Nix Patterson Legal Scholarship - $5,000 - Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, community involvement, and the clarity and inspiration of their submitted essay or video. A 3.5 GPA or higher is required. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. 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. |
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