Don't be a number, but make a name for yourself as a graduate of South Dakota's premier law school. With nationally ranked judicial clerkships and small class sizes, the Knudson School of Law ensures that you get the experience you need to thrive in the legal profession.
The University of South Dakota will honor over 2,100 graduating students at the 2022 spring commencement ceremonies, to be held Saturday, May 7 in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law was recently ranked No. 67 in trial advocacy programs by U.S. News & World Report, jumping 23 spots higher than last year.
Peyton Mueller, an incoming University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law student, is the 2022 recipient of the Richard M. Brown and Sima J. Brown USD Knudson School of Law Scholarship, in Honor of Governor Kristi Noem.
Frank Pommersheim, professor emeritus in the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, is the recipient of the 2022 Lawrence R Baca Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented by the Federal Bar Association Indian Law Section at the 2022 Indian Law Conference, scheduled for April 7-8 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
As an aspiring attorney who plans to practice in South Dakota, USD Knudson School of Law was an easy decision. Extensive alumni base and they all exude a sense of pride in coming out of USD. From professors to faculty, everyone wants you to succeed and go above and beyond in putting you in a position to do so.
Brendan Goetzinger
Law Student, '24
When you enroll at the Knudson School of Law, your program will fit your life. Whether you choose the three-year full-time program or the five-year flex-time program, you'll graduate well-prepared to enter the legal field. Plus, with 11 course tracks and nine joint-degree options, USD offers you a breadth of paths so you can specialize in an area that interests you and pursue your unique career goals.
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