University of San Francisco Reviews of Doctorates in Law

"Academic Competitiveness: Pro - It helps you get the sense of thinking on your feet when you are cold called. Con - The curve can be harsh as some professors grade from the bottom up. Affordability of Living: Pro - San Francisco is a get place to be filled with diverse cultures, food, and city life. Con - San Francisco is also one of the most expensive places to live in the nation. Campus Safety: Pro - There is on-campus security. Con - There will still be people on campus who are not always students. Career Support: Pro - They will contact you immediately for career referrals. Con - I love our office so nothing wrong here! Education Quality: Pro - State of the art library. Con - too much competition. Faculty Accessibility & Support: Pro - open door policy. Always available for their students. Con - They can be intimidating! School Use of Technology: Pro - pretty updated and nice scanners and printers. Con - not much of a con here. Social Life: Pro - people enjoy going out and being in each other's company. Con - most of the social life happens in the library too. Student Diversity: Pro - very diverse set of people. Con - not much of a con. Surrounding Area: Pro - Mostly safe. Con - there's a ton of hills and fog in San Francisco. Transportation: Pro - Easy transportation using the bus and bart. There is always Lyft and Uber. Many walkable places. Con - If you have a car then good luck with finding parking spots. Quality of Network: Pro - tons of networking opportunities around the bay area. Con - not nationally recognized as a good network. Financial Aid: Pro - they offer it. Con - not enough. Grad Program Value: Pro - very good value for people who are interested in going into public interest. Workload: Pro - the work is challenging. Con - It is endless."

"Like any graduate program, the costs and benefits of the law program should be evaluated given the totality of the circumstances. Overall, USF law is an excellent academic institution. Though the higher cost of living may be an issue for some, it should be the sole factor that may deter one from attending since the invaluably supportive community and extensive faculty support more than make up for it."

"The diversity of the syllabi and students involved in the program is a huge plus. The workload is manageable and the class discussions are fruitful for both academic advancement and growing relationships with individuals from different backgrounds. I will say it costs an arm and a leg to attend USF. The program should offer more scholarships or larger scholarships to the students it admits."

"The best part of USF Law is the faculty's willingness to help. Almost all of the professors have an open door policy that allow students to ask any questions."

"USF School of Law provides a dynamic and stimulating environment for pursing a legal career. Professors are helpful, friendly and generally quite accessible. Students are also very supportive of one another and are interested in a variety of different fields that directly effect and influence important social structures."