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

Beyond the Music

USF lawyer, Josh Binder ’01, walks the leading edge of entertainment law.

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Feb 03

USF Law in Top 50 for 2019 Scholarly Rankings

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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

FEB 29

2019: The Year in Review Training - New Dependency Case Law, Statutes, and Rules of Court

Saturday, Feb 29 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Kendrick Hall - KN 102 - Classroom

MAR 12

Pemberton Lecture - Superstars, Underrepresented Minorities, and Candidate Pools in Hiring

Thursday, Mar 12 5 – 9 p.m.

Kendrick Hall - KN 200 - Moot Courtroom/Classroom

APR 14

Writing for Change: USF Law Authors' Showcase

Tuesday, Apr 14 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Zief Law Library - ZL 201 -Terrace Room

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Ranked eighth best law school for Asian students by preLaw magazine

6th

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

A or A-

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

10,600

Hours of hands-on legal service provided to clients by students in the nine USF law clinics in 2018-2019

#8

Law school with Best Quality of Life by The Princeton Review

3rd

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

#1

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

660 and growing

Alumni participation in the USF School of Law LinkedIn Mentor Program

131

Students who secured a civil, criminal, or judicial externship in 2017-2018

72%

Alumni living in California

9,700

Alumni worldwide

7.4:1

Student:Faculty ratio

340

Approximate number of alumni judges

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Ranked first in best college location by Business Insider

515

Students enrolled in the law school