The University of San Diego ( USD ) School of Law is recognized for the excellence of its faculty , depth of its curriculum , and strength of its clinical programs . USD School of Law is one of the 84 law schools elected to the Order of the Coif , a national honor society for law school graduates .
The law school ’ s faculty is a strong group of outstanding scholars and teachers with national and international reputations and currently ranks 23rd worldwide in all-time faculty downloads on the Social Sciences Research Network ( SSRN ).
USD School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association . The school is also a member of the Association of American Law Schools . Founded in 1954 , the law school is part of the University of San Diego , a private , nonprofit , independent , Roman Catholic university chartered in 1949 .
Welcome to our international family . USD hosts international students and scholars from more than 70 countries around the world . We are delighted that you are joining this group of distinguished students and scholars , and we hope that your experiences here will prove intellectually challenging , culturally enriching , and personally enjoyable , whether you stay only for a few weeks , or several years .
Dr . Stephen C . Ferruolo Dean , USD School of Law