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February 23, 2026— Volume 15, Number 25
Evolving Doctrine Continues
The Evolving Doctrine Lecture Series continues on March 4 with Professor Ekow N. Yankah, Associate Dean for Faculty and Research and Thomas M. Cooley Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, presenting “Taking Victims Seriously: Abolitionism, Criminal Law Minimalism, Equality and Punishment.” Click here for more information and to RSVP for lunch!
Event Highlight | Book Launch: Trademarks and Free Speech
Tonight at 6 p.m., join us to celebrate the launch of “Trademarks and Free Speech: Conflicts and Resolutions,” the new book by University of San Diego School of Law Professor Lisa P. Ramsey. The evening will feature a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the book’s central themes and their implications for trademark law and practice. A celebratory reception will follow, with books available for purchase that can be signed.
Follow the link for more information and to register.
Next Week is all about Wellness
Three events. One goal: your wellness.
Come for the calm, stay for the good vibes—with Law Student Affairs all week.
Therapy Dogs
Monday, March 2, 2026 | Noon | WH Patio
Mindful Coloring
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. | WH Writs Lounge
Petting Zoo
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Noon | WH Front Lawn
*pro-tip: sign the waiver ahead of time
Upcoming Events
Monday, February 23
Tuesday, February 24
Wednesday, February 25
Thursday, February 26
Yoga in the Garden
Thursday, February 26, 2026 // 4:00 p.m.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Garden of the Sea
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Friday, February 27
Sunday, March 1
Monday, March 2
Therapy Dogs
Monday, March 2, 2026 // 4:15 p.m.
Warren Hall, South Patio
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Tuesday, March 3
Wednesday, March 4
Thursday, March 5
Petting Zoo
Thursday, March 5, 2026 // Noon
Warren Hall, Front Lawn
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Saturday, March 7
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Announcements
Announcements from SBA
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Noon-12:50 p.m. - SBA Budget Committee Meeting - Zoom
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Noon-12:50 p.m. - SBA General Meeting - WH 2A
Campus Concerns and Comments Form
Declarations for 2026-2027 SBA Candidacy NOW OPEN!
If you would like to be involved with SBA for 2026-2027, the form to submit your candidacy is now open! Here are some important dates:
Declarations for Candidacy are due this Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5 PM!
Campaigning: March 2-6
Voting: March 9-20
Barrister’s Ball 2026
Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 7:00–11:00 PM
Location: Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N. Harbor Drive
Ticket Includes: Dinner buffet, two drink tickets, and full venue access
Parking: Not included
Ticket Availability: Limited to 400 student tickets due to venue capacity. Once tickets are sold out, no additional tickets will be released.
Ticket Release Schedule (8:00 AM PST):
February 23 – LLMs, 3Ls, 3Ps, 4Ps
February 24 – 2Ls, 2Ps, MSLS
February 25 – 1Ls, 1Ps
Students must purchase tickets during their designated class window. Tickets purchased outside the assigned window may be forfeited.
Pricing: $85 / $95 / $105 (tiered pricing)
Ticket Purchase Link
Questions or concerns: Message us on Instagram at @usdlawsba or email usdlawvpoforg@gmail.com.
We look forward to celebrating with you on the harbor!
USD Legal Clinics: Now Accepting Applications for Summer 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 Summer 2026 session in the following direct client service clinics: Civil, Education and Disability, Entrepreneurship, Federal Tax, Housing Rights, Immigration, State Income Tax, Veterans, and Women's. 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.
2026 Summer Study Abroad-Madrid
Study in Madrid for one month and earn up to 6 credits! The application deadline has been extended to March 4, 2026. Scholarships are available to help fund this amazing international experience! Application, program, and scholarship information can be accessed here: http://sandiego.via-trm.com/program_brochure/25622
Order Your Own LRC T-shirt!
The LRC has heard your interest in our I Heart the LRC t-shirts and we’re excited to provide an option for you to order your own! Use our group order form [https://bit.ly/LRCshirt] to order and pay for a t-shirt from February 16-27. Shirts can be shipped to the LRC for free and will be available for pickup during regular business hours when they arrive (approximately 2 weeks after orders close). Contact Julianne Odin (jodin@sandiego.edu), LRC Student Services Librarian, with questions.
Scholarship
Check out a comprehensive list of both USD and external scholarships to help fund your studies HERE.
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
TimelyCare
TimelyCare provides students with 24/7 access to campus health and counseling resources—anytime, anywhere.
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