About Us
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MissionThe mission of the University of South Dakota School of Law is to prepare the lawyers and judges...More> |
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ABA AccreditationAccreditation by the American Bar Association assures compliance with the highest academic standards for Law Schools. More> |
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Law School FactsLearn more about our brief sketch, class profiles, faculty, tuition, placement, bar passage and More> |
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Curriculum EmphasisAlthough students may take a traditional law curriculum as described in the Curriculum Guidebook, optional curriculum emphasis is available, such as Indian Law. More> |
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Co-Curricular ActivitiesCo-curricular activities described in the Curriculum Guidebook, emphasize and hone legal skills and provide avenues for competition, scholastic credit and achievement, such as Law Review and the Sustainable Development Law Journal . More> |
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Enrichment ProgramsA variety of enrichment programs offer experiences through externships, pro-bono work, South Dakotan Lawyer publication and more. More> |
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Enrichment OrganizationsExtracurricular activities and organizations described in the Curriculum Guidebook complement the academic curriculum with opportunities to make positive contributions to the Law School and its environment. More> |
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Public InterestPublic interest opportunities provide legal service to communities in several areas including Elderlaw, Innocence Project, Access to Justice... More> |
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Law LibraryCollections, Hagemann Center for Legal & Public Policy Research, Hagemann Center Press, Hagemann Rare Book Collection...More> |
Mission
The mission of the University of South Dakota School of Law is to prepare the lawyers and judges who will administer the Federal, state, and American Indian Tribal Justice systems in South Dakota and to provide a legal education to South Dakota residents, along with nonresidents who choose to attend the school, which will serve as a solid foundation for the practice of law or other professional careers anywhere in the world.
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