Experience Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Thomas Jefferson School of Law is located in a new, modern campus in the heart of the downtown legal community and within a short walk of San Diego’s courthouses, many of its major law firms, and the offices of various federal, state, and local agencies. Numerous opportunities for internships or part-time or summer jobs are available in the immediate area.
Students looking for a place to gather with their friends or the members of their study group for lunch will find a variety of restaurants within a two or three block radius. The Gaslamp District (which is a part of the nightlife scene), Petco Park (home of the San Diego Padres and a popular venue for concerts), the magnificent harbor, Seaport Village, and Little Italy are all within walking distance of the campus. Many students find housing in the downtown area as well, while others commute to campus, either by car or by public transportation. A San Diego Trolley stop is just a couple of blocks away.
Many students choose to attend Thomas Jefferson because of its location in beautiful San Diego. Known as “America’s Finest City,” San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States, offering all of the professional, social, recreational, and cultural benefits of a cosmopolitan coastal community. As the fifth largest economy in the world, California offers opportunities for practice in almost every area of the law.
A law school, however, is much more than its campus or its location. The most important part of any law school is the people who form the law school community. Our students are a diverse and very lively mix of aspiring lawyers from all over the country and the world. They become comrades-in-arms from the first day of law school and, often, lifelong friends thereafter.
Our community also comprises our 7000 alumni, who are an important part of the San Diego legal community and who include many judges, elected officials, law firm partners, and past presidents of both the county bar association and the statewide attorneys’ association. These alumni can be a source of mentorships and job opportunities. And, if you talk to the alumni, they will often tell you that their fondest memories of law school include the inspiration that they drew from a talented and experienced faculty and the support provided by our dedicated staff.
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Attend a Prospective Student Event hosted by the Admissions Department.
These events are tailored to showcase the law school and its offerings. Learn more about the law school and get your questions answered by RSVPing to attend. Select a date below and click the link to register for an event.
Students who have already been admitted should access their Courtyard account for more information
Email admissions@tjsl.edu for additional information and assistance.
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