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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News From the School

Decades of Dedication

Jack Garvey Retires, Leaves a Legacy of Learning

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Dec 13

Tucker Cottingham ‘11 Bridges Tech and Law

Dec 02

One to Watch: Alegna Gómez '22

Nov 23

Amanda Outcalt ‘23 Named USF’s ‘Advocate of the Year’

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Private Law for the Public Good

A shark attack survivor at age 16, he led a nonprofit organization after college, worked in the clean energy sector, managed portions of a Northern California railroad’s real estate portfolio, and participated in political campaigns.

Jonathan Kathrein, USF School of Law ’17

Upcoming Events

JAN 28

Law Review Symposium - FREE* SPEECH (*terms, conditions, restrictions, and fees apply)

Friday, Jan 28 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Online - Zoom Webinar

FEB 09

Forces at Play: The Future of Tax Policy

Wednesday, Feb 9 12 – 1 p.m.

Online Zoom Webinar

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

#8

Ranked eighth best law school for Asian students by preLaw magazine

13,343

Hours of hands-on legal service provided to clients by students in six USF law clinics in 2020-21

3rd

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

72%

Alumni living in California

135

Hours each student typically spends practicing courtroom skills over two weeks during the intensive advocacy program

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Law school with Best Quality of Life by The Princeton Review

9,700

Alumni worldwide

7.4:1

Student:Faculty ratio

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USF School of Law’s grade for its offerings in business, intellectual property, and international law

15,376

Student hours in civil, criminal, or judicial externships in 2020-2021

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Ranked first in best college location by Business Insider

330

Approximate number of alumni judges