School of Law

Whatever your career ambitions, the University of San Francisco School of Law can help you get there. You’ll graduate ready to meet the legal needs of your clients today and our society tomorrow.

JD Programs

USF offers a full menu of JD programs—full-time, part-time and several joint-degrees—that invite you to tailor your education to meet your career goal

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LLM and Masters Programs

USF offers four programs that make it possible for students to expand their professional expertise and qualifications.

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Jonathan Kathrein

Private Law for the Public Good

After surviving a harrowing shark attack and taking an unconventional path to law school, Jonathan says being active in the community is key to his success at San Rafael-based Ragghianti Freitas LLP.

Jonathan Kathrein, USF School of Law ’17

Professor Robert Talbot Receives USF’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Board of Governors and Class of 2018 Support Universal Access Scholarship Fund

Merton Howard ’92 and Chris Viadro ’92 Honored at Alumni Graduates Dinner

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19,000

Hours of hands-on legal service provided to clients by students in the nine USF law clinics in 2016-2017

74%

Alumni living in California

147

Students who secured a civil, criminal, or judicial externship in 2016-2017

559

Students enrolled in the law school

A

USF School of Law's grade for its offerings in intellectual property, tech law, and practical training by The National Jurist

3rd

Ranked 3rd best JD tax program and 8th best LLM tax program by Tax Talent

9,700

Alumni worldwide

11.7:1

Student:Faculty ratio

#9

Ranked ninth for law school with Best Quality of Life by The Princeton Review

6th

Ranked sixth most diverse law student body in the nation by U.S. News and World Report

A+

USF School of Law’s grade for its law school experience, from the International Jurist

660 and growing

Alumni participation in the USF School of Law LinkedIn Mentor Program

#5

Ranked fifth for law school with greatest resources for minority students by The Princeton Review

330

Approximate number of alumni judges

#9

Ranked ninth best law school for Asian students by preLaw magazine

Upcoming Events

SEP 29

University of San Francisco School of Law 2018 Reunion Presentation and Lunchtime CLE

Saturday, Sep 29 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fromm Hall - FR Complex
OCT 06

Advocate of the Year Competition - Round 1

Saturday, Oct 6 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Kendrick Hall - KN Student Boulevard
OCT 07

Advocate of the Year Competition - Round 1

Sunday, Oct 7 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Kendrick Hall - KN Student Boulevard
OCT 13

Advocate of the Year Competition - Round 2

Saturday, Oct 13 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Kendrick Hall - KN Student Boulevard
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"As a USF-trained lawyer, you’ll build on your ethical values, sharpen your analytical and communication skills, and shape our society’s actions in response to critical challenges."

A Message from Dean John Trasviña

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The four-year Part-Time JD Program offers the same rigorous education, supportive community, and co-curricular opportunities as the full-time program, but with increased flexibility that allows for work, caretaking, and other responsibilities.
A Diverse Community at USF School of Law
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Change The World From Here
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