University of San Diego School of Law Paralegal Program

Bridging the Gap is an excellent opportunity - don't miss it!

Bridging the Gap Conference - April 25, 2026 BTG

Next month, join Don Vilfer and Divya Dwarakanath will discuss the ready accessibility of AI tools to fabricate digital evidence in litigation and how it has led to a need to evaluate evidence with a critical eye. Learn about the tech and law related to digital evidence authentication and share eye-opening examples from real cases.

This presentation is eligible for 1 hour of General Participatory MCLE Credit. This virtual webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 at 12 PM. Learn more and register for this class on our events page: https://buff.ly/fOYverx

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Develop essential skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, and effective advocacy—key tools for today’s legal environment.

⚖️ Careers in Law Series: Special Guest AOC / Careers in the Courts

🗓️ Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 4–5 PM

Discover careers in the court system and Administrative Office of the Courts. Hear from clerks, interpreters, mediators, paralegals, attorneys, and judicial staff about their career paths, behind-the-scenes work, and tips for students pursuing law, public service, or JD Advantage careers.

🎟️ Register today: https://bit.ly/CourtPanel

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Join us Monday, March 2 for the annual Richard Crawford Pugh Lecture on Tax Law and Policy featuring Ellen Aprill, the senior scholar in residence at UCLA Law School’s Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Law and the John E. Anderson Professor of Tax Law Emerita at LMU Loyola Law School.

“Tax Exemption and Fundamental Public Policy: Current Developments”
USD School of Law | Warren Hall
5:00 p.m. - Reception, Faculty Reading Room
5:45 p.m. - Lecture, Grace Courtroom

This complimentary event qualifies for one hour of MCLE credit and registration is appreciated at: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofSanDiego/events/richard-crawford-pugh-lecture-on-tax-law-policy-welcomes-ellen-p-aprill

Join us on February 27 for SDLSA’s upcoming Lunch & Learn! 🥗📚

We’re thrilled to have Lynn Prescott, CCLS from Messing Adam & Jasmine speaking on Calendaring: State vs. Federal Court — sharing practical tips and key differences every legal professional should know.

✅ Free for members
✅ Great learning opportunity
✅ Easy to register — just visit our site or scan the QR code!

Save your seat today!

On Monday, February 23, USD Law invites you to celebrate the release of Professor Lisa P. Ramsey’s new book, “Trademarks and Free Speech: Conflicts and Resolutions,” a top new release in trademark law on Amazon.

The evening will feature a panel discussion with Professor Ramsey, Ninth Circuit Judge M. Margaret McKeown, and DLA Piper partner Melissa Reinckens in the Grace Courtroom, followed by a reception and a book signing in the Faculty Reading Room in Warren Hall.

Registration is free, but required at: https://www.sandiego.edu/events/law/detail.php?_focus=102225

It's not too late to register for next week's webinar on the AI hallucination crisis! Ethics Attorney David Carr will discuss the AI hallucination crisis, how recent California Court of Appeal decisions are addressing this issue, the State Bar’s disciplinary response, and practice tips to avoid sanctions and discipline.

This FREE webinar on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12 PM is eligible for 1 hour of Ethics Participatory MCLE Credit. Learn more and register for this class on our events page: https://buff.ly/aVpuJhk

Check out this month's FREE student loan webinars & clinic from our friends at the Legal Aid Society of San Diego! Spots are limited at each event, so register today!

Are you curious about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program? Join LASSD for a presentation and Q&A session on Wednesday, January 14 to discuss the requirements you have to meet, the steps you can take to ensure your progress towards PSLF, and how this program can help you achieve student loan forgiveness! Register here: https://buff.ly/VgLXm0y

Join LASSD for a free, virtual legal clinic to help answer all your student loan related questions. Get a chance to talk to someone one-on-one and receive legal information on Thursday, January 15! Register using this link: https://buff.ly/0xKkGhC

Are you enrolled in the SAVE Plan? Are you confused about what will happen once the SAVE Plan ends? Discuss the status of the SAVE Plan, the SAVE Plan forbearance, and what to expect next. Also, learn about other repayment plan options and what steps you can take now to start earning credit toward federal student loan forgiveness on Wednesday, January 21. Register here: https://buff.ly/RCOBmqd

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: The Law Behind the Game - Free Virtual Talk. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. The world of college sports is shifting fast and these changes are impacting everything from athlete rights to compliance policies to how universities operate behind the scenes. We’re hosting a free virtual conversation with Victor Brown, who will unpack the biggest trends redefining college athle...

Secure your spot at this free event!

https://sdparalegals.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=173&ts=1762905963