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

LLM and Masters Programs

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

News From the School

The Hon. Charles E. Wilson '02 administered the oath of membership to new USF lawyer Adrian Valenzuela '20.

School of Law Posts 81% Bar Pass Rate

On the October 2020 California bar exam, USF School of Law’s pass rate for first-time takers increased to 81%, a significant improvement over last year’s results.

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Welcome Tina Burgelman, Senior Development Director

Policing and Race

From Exploitation to Empowerment

A League of Their Own

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Jonathan Kathrein

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

The Inner and Outer Work of Social Justice

Thursday, Mar 18 4 – 5 p.m.

Hamill Family Lecture - The Truth Matters featuring Amanda Knox

Tuesday, Mar 23 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Online - Zoom Webinar

16th Annual Jack Pemberton Lecture on Workplace Justice - Superstars, Underrepresented Minorities, and Candidate Pools in Hiring

Tuesday, Mar 30 6 – 8 p.m.

First Year Moot Court Program

Saturday, Apr 10 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Online - Online Zoom Sessions

First Year Moot Court Program

Sunday, Apr 11 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Online - Online Zoom Session

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#4

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

131

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

330

Approximate number of alumni judges

3rd

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

#8

Ranked eighth best law school for Asian students by preLaw magazine

7.4:1

Student:Faculty ratio

A or A-

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

515

Students enrolled in the law school

72%

Alumni living in California

#8

Law school with Best Quality of Life by The Princeton Review

10,600

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

#1

Ranked first in best college location by Business Insider

9,700

Alumni worldwide

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