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 - EXTENDED!
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, March 6th, 2026 at 5 PM!
Campaigning: March 2-6
Voting: March 9-20
These are subject to change if any complications arise. If you have any questions about eligibility, please email usdlawlelectionschair@gmail.com!
SBA Spring 2026 Elections Declaration Form
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!
Flyer Posting Policy
This is a reminder that all students are expected to comply with the law school’s Flyer Posting Policy. Flyers may be posted only in designated areas and may not cover or obscure other materials. Flyers that are properly posted in accordance with the policy may only be removed if they are clearly outdated (for example, if the event date or deadline has passed). In all other circumstances, students who have concerns about a posted flyer should contact the Office of Law Student Affairs.
The law school’s Freedom of Expression Policy and the Flyer Posting Policy are intended to protect our community members’ expressive rights and to ensure a respectful and professional learning environment for all.
Certificate Opportunity
The Office for Law Student Affairs invites you to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Conscientious Leadership in Law Program. This new certificate initiative features a three-part workshop series designed to bridge the gap between academic excellence and practice-ready leadership. Students who complete all three workshops will receive the Conscientious Leadership in Law Certificate. For more information and to register, click here. Lunch will be served!
Summer 2026 Non-Profit and Public Sector Fellowship
The Office of Career and Professional Development is excited to formally launch the Summer 2026 Non-profit and Public Sector Fellowship. This fellowship is an excellent way for eligible USD Law students to earn compensation while completing volunteer legal internships at non-profit and government agencies during the Summer of 2026.
If you're interested in applying for this Fellowship, you will first need to secure and accept a legal position for Summer of 2026. You will then need to complete these three items:
These forms and the recorded presentation are available in HireUSD in the Resource Library under Public Interest Funding for Summer.
The priority deadline to submit your application is March 20, 2026.
Please let Andrew know if you have any questions at publicsectorfellowship@sandiego.edu
Resource Drive for Kupanda Kids
Join NLG in collecting resources for Kupanda Kids, a local nonprofit that promotes literacy, education, and a better future for refugee families. Items needed:
- Non-perishable foods (Especially Halal & Vegetarian Options)
- Children’s Toys (All Ages)
- School Supplies
- Clothing
Donate between March 2-5.
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
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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