USD Law Graduate & International Programs

06/26/2026

Advance your legal career while living in one of America’s finest cities. Join our vibrant graduate community at USD School of Law.

06/24/2026

Designed for professionals in business, compliance, healthcare, human resources, government, and technology, the Master of Science in Legal Studies is ideal for those who need legal expertise without becoming an attorney.

Applications are open now!

06/23/2026

See you tomorrow!

With 15+ years of experience in U.S. and international taxation, Andrea Cisneros Valdez, Esq. brings a unique binational perspective to cross-border tax law.

Join us for a free virtual webinar on International Tax Tuesday, June 23rd at 4 p.m PT.

➡️RSVP link here: https://sandiego.zoom.us/meeting/register/zoe9t-SOTT2i4ohixgdu_A?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaASm3OBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad4PPYe-FNUQrAWnLSNnFK66m6stSmiZ1hgLAAUy-1Vgp525zt7EQqJBjfKbg_aem_IAsMynhRpMEw-ey4mMgocg #/registration

06/18/2026

Spring applications are now open for our LLM in U.S. Law. Classes start January 2027, start your pathway to the California Bar Exam, or earn a Certificate of Concentration in a specific area of law. A flexible curriculum designed for international attorneys

06/15/2026

Earn your LLM in Taxation from one of the best tax programs in California. If you took advanced tax credits during your JD program, you could transfer them to our program and complete your LLM in Taxation in as little as one semester.
Email us at [email protected] to explore this opportunity.

06/11/2026

Our students had a wonderful time at the Madrid Summer Abroad Program, which focuses on international IP law and international deals, giving students real-world insight into global legal practice. Highlights included visits to the Spanish Supreme Court, the Spanish Constitutional Court, and the Garrigues Center for LLMs.

Interested in applying next year? Email [email protected]

06/10/2026

Meet Piergiuseppe, USLP alumnus who joined us from Italy 🇮🇹

Thinking about starting your legal experience in the U.S. through a graduate program? Applications are open now.

06/08/2026

Your LLM journey starts at USD Law! ⚖️

Our LLM in U.S. Law on campus is designed specifically for international attorneys looking to advance their legal career in the United States.

Available start dates in Spring and Fall. Email us today at [email protected]

06/05/2026

We love seeing our alumni thrive! 🎓 USD Law LLM Alumna Maria Fernanda passed the California Bar and is now offering her clients a unique dual-jurisdiction perspective in both Mexican and U.S. law. So proud of you, Maria Fernanda!

We are now accepting applications for our Spring 2027 semester for the LLM in U.S. Law, email us today at [email protected]! 📩

06/03/2026

We had such a wonderful time welcoming our newest Online LLM students to USD campus!

From networking with fellow international attorneys to touring the San Diego Superior Court, enjoying an insightful conversation with The Honorable Roderick W. Shelton, Assistant Presiding Judge, and visiting the District Attorney’s Office.

Interested in joining us for Summer 2027? Fill out our priority admission form in our bio or email us at [email protected]!