From Classroom to Courtroom Faster: UC San Diego and USD School of Law Launch Accelerated Pathway:

For students at the University of California San Diego dreaming of a legal career, the road to law school just got shorter — and a lot more certain.

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 instead of seven.

“UC San Diego is committed to creating opportunities that connect education with real-world impact,” said UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “By aligning world-class undergraduate education with a premier local law school, we’re reducing time and cost barriers and keeping homegrown talent in San Diego to serve our communities.” …

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. …

The first cohort will be identified in Fall 2026, with admission to USD Law beginning in December 2027.