Law School Facilities Improvement Fund

Support Law School Facilities Improvement Fund!

For 73 years, USD School of Law has led with purpose and innovation. This year, the law school’s Campaign Committee, led by Dennis Doucette and Karen Hewitt, launched a bold facilities improvement campaign to renovate our existing spaces and reimagine new, dedicated environments designed for the future of legal education.

Our campaign reimagines how space shapes learning. By significantly expanding and modernizing Warren Hall and the Pardee Legal Research Center, we will dedicate these legacy buildings primarily to student-centered functions.

Reconfigured interiors will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, collaborative hubs, and welcoming gathering spaces that foster connection and creativity. A signature main entrance will create an inviting gateway for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners—reflecting the openness and engagement that define USD Law.

Every design choice prioritizes the student experience. Modern classrooms will support interactive teaching and experiential learning. Dedicated study areas will provide every student with space to focus and collaborate. Updated facilities will integrate technology seamlessly, ensuring our graduates are prepared for the realities of contemporary legal practice.

This campaign does more than update buildings. It advances a dynamic vision for learning—one that strengthens our legacy of excellence in clinical and interdisciplinary education while creating forward-thinking spaces where innovation thrives. We are designing advanced, adaptable facilities that empower students, elevate faculty scholarship, and support groundbreaking programs for decades to come.

Our goal is clear: to design or structure law school facilities to withstand the challenges of the future by making it agile and adaptable to changing market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies.

Together, we are not simply renovating buildings. We are building out possibilities for generations of legal strategists at USD School of Law.

Meaningful Ways to Give to the Facilities Improvement Fund:

1. Naming opportunities:
Donors have a vast array of exciting naming opportunities associated with the law school’s facilities improvement fund enabling families to leave their lasting legacy at USD School of Law.

2. Various donation methods:
Gifts can be made through various channels, including online giving, multi-year pledges, IRA contributions, planned gifts or by mailing a check.