USD Law Donor Impact Report 2025-2026

A Model for Law Student Success

From recognized leadership in student well-being to targeted bar exam funding and mentorship, USD School of Law provides students with the essential resources needed to thrive and succeed throughout law school and pass the bar. Recognizing a program that “truly moves the needle on bar success,” the AccessLex Institute awarded a directed grant to expand the law school’s bar study stipend and mentorship initiative.

Since 2022, a total of 269 students have received bar study study stipends.

USD Law Named a National Leader in Student Well-Being

From Education to Employment: USD Law’s Class of 2026 is Thriving 86.8% 2025 bar passage rate for USD Law students. Thank you to the 65 law firms, agencies and corporations participating in Careers in the Law — sharing valuable career insights by connecting with law students to help them identify meaningful job opportunities. 71 students received Public Service Fellowships. 98% full-time weighted employment rate.

“Thank you very much for all of your help and support while I made the decision to move away from the traditional law route. Your questions, patience, and advising helped me prioritize what I wanted out of a career, and I appreciated connecting with so many alumni. Thank you for helping me find the path that is right for me. I could not have done it without your support.” — Hannah B. (JD) ’26

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