About the Program

UC San Diego and the University of San Diego School of Law have partnered to create the Accelerated Pathway to USD School of Law, a new opportunity that allows high-achieving UC San Diego undergraduates to earn both their bachelor’s and law degrees in six years. The program offers early advising, LSAT preparation, and hands-on learning for students interested in law, policy, and civic engagement. Students who meet the GPA and LSAT standards established by USD School of Law will receive presumptive admission to the J.D. program. Each year, up to 25 students will be admitted through the pathway.

While the pathway is designed for political science majors who can complete their degree requirements within three years, students from other UC San Diego majors may participate if they meet the GPA requirements and complete at least three Public Law courses.

Participation is nonbinding—students can take advantage of the advising and workshops while still applying to other law schools.

Read the UC San Diego Today article for more information.

Academic Advising

Please send a message through the Virtual Advising Center (VAC) or stop by during Kemi's drop-in advising hours.

Kemi's Drop-in Advising Hours:

Mondays (in-person): 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM in SSB 317 (Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters only)
Tuesdays: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM via Zoom (year-round)

Visit us on the third floor of the Social Sciences Building, which is the grey building right next to the LionTree Arena (formerly RIMAC). Link to the UCSD campus map - Social Sciences Building.

If you are not a UC San Diego student yet, or you are unable to attend drop-in advising hours, please visit Kemi's Calendly to schedule a meeting.

If you are not yet a student at UCSD, please send an e-mail to kemiott@ucsd.edu. Current students who e-mail or call with advising questions will be directed to the VAC or drop-in advising hours.

Note: Accelerated Pathway to USD Law Drop-in advising will not be available on 9/28, 10/5, 10/20, 11/2, 11/9, 11/23, 12/14, 12/15.

USD Law Virtual Office Hours:

USD Law hosts virtual office hours every Friday from 12pm - 1pm. Please register here and mention the "Accelerated Pathway Program" when you join the zoom call!

Student Tools: Tools and Resources

USD Law Admission Series Tour

Recorded on January 14, 2026

Information Session

PDF of PowerPoint Presentation

Recorded on November 13, 2025

Questions?

Have a question about the program? See our FAQ page for a list of our most frequently asked questions, or contact Kemi via the VAC or drop-in advising for more information.

Our FAQ Page