University of San Francisco School of Law

The University of San Francisco School of Law is located in San Francisco, California. The law school has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1935.
Acceptance Rate
54.5%
Tuition & Fees
$55K
Students With Grants
67.7%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
67.4% / 83.3%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at University of San Francisco School of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
54.5%
Median LSAT
154
Median GPA
3.37
First-Year Class Enrollment
168
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- LLM
- MLST (Master of Legal Studies in Taxation)
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- MBA/JD
- JD/MA (Urban and Public Affairs)
- Bachelor's/JD
Certificates or Concentrations:
- Business Law Certificate
- Intellectual Property & Technology Certificate
- International & Comparative Law Certificate
- Labor & Employment Law Certificate
- Public Interest Law Certificate
JD
Priority: May 3, 2025
LLM - Taxation
Spring: Nov 1, 2024
Summer: Apr 1, 2025
Fall: Jun 1, 2025
MLST (Master of Legal Studies in Taxation)
Spring: Nov 1, 2024
Summer: Apr 1, 2025
Fall: Jun 1, 2025
LLM - Intellectual Property and Technology Law (IPTL)
Priority: Feb 1, 2025
LLM - International Transactions and Comparative Law (ITCL)
Priority: Feb 1, 2025
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 81
Student/Faculty Ratio: 4.7:1
Total JD Enrollment: 460
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 197
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending University of San Francisco School of Law and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees
$55K
Living Expenses On Campus
$30K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$31K
Students With Grants
67.7%
Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: Yes
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 69
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 28
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that University of San Francisco School of Law offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- University of San Francisco Law Review
- Intellectual Property and Technology Law Journal
Clinics:
- Criminal & Juvenile Justice Law Clinic
- Immigration & Deportation Defense Clinic
- Immigration Policy Clinic
- Frank C. Newman International Human Rights Law Clinic
- Internet & Intellectual Property Justice Clinic
Student Associations:
- Animal Legal Defense Fund University of San Francisco School of Law Student Chapter
- Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
- Black Law Student Association
- Business Law Association
- Criminal Law Society
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Advanced Moot Court (AMC) Competition
Other Opportunities:
- Center for Contemplative Law & Ethics
- Blockchain Law for Social Good Center
- The McAuliffe Honor Society
- Work Law & Justice Program
- Interscholastic Advocacy Competition Teams
Learn about the bar passage rate of University of San Francisco School of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
67.4% / 83.3%
Graduates Employed
76.7%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
58.9%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
40%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.