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SidebarMonday, March 16– Volume 15, Number 28 |
Apply Now: Fall 2026 Academic Success FellowsApplications are now open for Fall 2026 Academic Success Fellow (ASF) positions in the 1L doctrinal classes and 2L Issue Spotting & Legal Analysis. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Apply here: https://forms.gle/jJM77CUQQaRa Certificate OpportunityThe 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!
Perform the National AnthemApply to audition to perform the National Anthem at the School of Law 2026 Commencement Ceremony by April 1st. Auditions are open to all USD School of Law students, including vocalists and instrumentalists. In-person auditions will be held April 7–10.
Upcoming Events
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AnnouncementsAnnouncements from SBAWednesday, March 18, 2026 - Noon-12:50 p.m. - SBA General Meeting - WH 2A Tuesday, March 25, 2026 - Noon-12:50 p.m. - SBA Budget Committee - ZOOM Barrister’s Ball 2026
Call for Commencement Speech SubmissionsGraduating students of the Class of 2026 are invited to submit their speeches for consideration to represent the class as the student commencement speaker. Submission Guidelines:
Selection Process:
We encourage you to share your unique voice and inspire your peers as part of this memorable event. Summer 2026 Non-Profit and Public Sector FellowshipThe 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 DILSA Board Applications OpenApply for a board position with DILSA for the 2026-27 year! Apply here:
Flyer Posting PolicyThis 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. ScholarshipCheck out a comprehensive list of both USD and external scholarships to help fund your studies HERE. 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. James E. Beckley Law Student Scholarship $750 - $1,500 - Available to JD or LLM students currently enrolled. Selected writtings will be published in the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association. Deadline - March 27, 2026. 2026 Lem Garcia Law Scholarship $1,000 - Available to JD or LLM students currently enrolled and continuing enrollment into 2026-27. Deadline - June 25, 2026. Nix Patterson Collegiate Scholarship $5,000 - Available to US citizens or permanent residents who are accepted or enrolled in law school with a 3.5 GPA or higher, and demonstrate community involvement. Deadline - July 31, 2026.
Graduate Student LifeAre 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 CompetitionsLooking 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 ProgramWe 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. USD Food Pantry and Torero ClosetThe 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
TimelyCareTimelyCare provides students with 24/7 access to campus health and counseling resources—anytime, anywhere.
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