University of South Dakota School of Law

Infobox University
name = University of South Dakota
School of Law


motto =
established = 1901
type = Public
students = 250
faculty = 12 professors, 2 associate professors
head_label = Dean
head = Barry Vickrey
city = Vermillion
state = SD
country = USA

campus = suburban
website = [http://www.usd.edu/law www.usd.edu/law]

Located on the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion, on the southeast South Dakota borders with Iowa and Nebraska, the USD School of Law is noted for its contributions in training distinguished leaders for the bench, the bar, and the lawmaking bodies of the state and region. Established in 1901, USD Law is approved by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. USD Law School's educational offeringss includes a particularly strong American Indian Law Program. Nationally-recognized professors direct a unique and extensive curriculum with a concentration in the study of American Indian Law. Internship and externship experiences both within and outside Indian Country further enhance the classroom experience. Ninety semester hours are required for the JD degree, and the first-year curriculum is required of all students. The three-level McKusick Law Library at USD is accessible to law students 24/7 and the building is equipped for wired and wireless network connectivity. The small, professional community at USD Law ensures student opportunities for individual attention by professors and staff. There are nine programs with other USD graduate departments to provide Joint-Degree Programs with the Law School. The placement opportunities for third-year law students are excellent in South Dakota, the surrounding areas, and throughout the United States. The Law School works closely with Access To Justice, the South Dakota Bar's pro bono office, as well as the Elder Law Program, legal services offices in the area, the South Dakota Innocence Project, and an in-house AmeriCorps attorney to provide pro bono experiences for students assisting people with their legal needs. USD School of Law offers an extraordinary experience in legal education at a remarkably reasonable tuition rate for both residents and nonresidents.