University of San Diego School of Law
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| University of San Diego School of Law | |
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| Established | 1954 |
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| School type | Private |
| Dean | Dean Kevin Cole |
| Location | San Diego, California, USA |
| Enrollment | 1,000 (approx.) |
| Faculty | 60 full-time; 40 adjunct |
| USNWR ranking | 82 |
| Bar pass rate | 80% |
| Annual tuition | $33,740 (full-time); $23,960 (part-time) |
| Homepage | www.sandiego.edu/usdlaw/ |
The University of San Diego School of Law, commonly referred to as USD Law, is a law school in San Diego, California. Founded in 1954, the law school has held ABA accredition since 1961. The school is a member of the Order of the Coif, the most distinguished mark awarded American law schools. The school is also a member of the American Association of Law Schools.
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[edit] Academics
USD Law offers Juris Doctor degrees as well as LL.M. degrees in taxation law, international law, business and corporate law, and comparative law (for non-U.S. students).
In 2007, U.S. News and World Report ranked USD Law's Tax Program 10th in the nation, and first among all law schools in the Western United States with graduate tax programs.
In a 2003-2004 survey based exclusively on academic criteria, Brian Leiter of The University of Texas School of Law ranked USD law 22nd in the nation for faculty quality.
USD Law placed 82nd among the nation's "Top 100" law schools by the 2009 U.S. News and World Report rankings.[1] One out of every four attorneys practicing in San Diego is a graduate of USD's School of Law.
[edit] Full-time and Part-time Programs
USD Law offers either a three-year full-time or a four-year year part-time J.D. program for students. Students who are enrolled in their first year in the part-time program may transfer to the full-time program after the successful completion of the first year.
[edit] Faculty Quality
In a 2003-2004 survey, Brian Leiter of The University of Texas School of Law ranked USD law 22nd in the nation for faculty quality.
[edit] Students
USD Law is notable for attracting a strong student body and consistently ranks among the top 40 US law schools in terms of student quality. In 2007, the 75th Percentile LSAT scores at 164 and the 25th Percentile LSAT at 161 for admitted full-time students. [2] [3]
[edit] Administration
The dean of the law school is Kevin Cole, former associate dean, professor, and interim dean.
[edit] Environment and location
The University of San Diego School of Law is located on the 182-acre campus of the University of San Diego, approximately two miles north of downtown San Diego in the community of Linda Vista. From the campus, the communities of Mission Hills, Old Town San Diego, Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Bay Park, Mission Beach, La Jolla, Linda Vista, Crown Point, The Dog Patch, Bay Ho, North Park, South Park, Bankers Hill, Downtown, Mission Valley, and Pacific Beach can be seen. San Diego is the second-largest city in California, and the eight largest city in the United States.
[edit] Bar Passage
USD students have historically performed well on the California Bar exam, arguably the nation's most difficult Bar exam. On the July 2007 Bar exam, approximately 80% of USD first-time takers passed.
[edit] Job Placement
Based on surveys administered to the 2006 graduating class, 92 percent of the 2006 graduates were employed within nine months of graduation.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Steve Altman '86 (J.D.), President, Qualcomm, Inc.
- Theo Epstein '00 (J.D.), General Manager and Executive Vice President of the Boston Red Sox
- Joseph Ghougassian '77 (M.A.), '80 (J.D.), Chairman, Persian Gulf Consultants, Former Deputy Senior Advisor for the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq, Former United States Ambassador to Qatar
- Frances Townsend '84 (J.D.), Former Homeland Security Advisor
- Theodore Boutrous Jr. '87 (J.D.), Co-Chair of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's Appellate and Constitutional Law Group
[edit] Degree programs
- Juris Doctor,
- LL.M in Taxation,
- LL.M in Business and Corporate Law,
- LL.M in International Law,
- LL.M with Concentration in Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Health Law, Intellectual Property, or Labor and Employment Law,
- LL.M in Comparative Law for International Lawyers
Concurrent Programs
- JD/MBA (Master in Business Administration)
- JD/IMBA (International Master of Business Administration)
- JD/MA (Master of Arts in International Relations)
[edit] Visiting the Campus
The University of San Diego School of Law is located approximately 10-minutes from the San Diego International Airport. Information Sessions consisting of a tour of the law school by a current law student followed by a Question and Answer session with a Financial Aid or Admissions Officer are held weekly. Prospective students are also invited to sit-on first-year classes by appointment.
[edit] Miscellaneous Facts
Law school faculty member Junichi P. Semitsu appeared on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire on January 11 and 14, 2008.
