Maysa Nichter, director of the Krinsk-Houston Law & Politics Initiative, said the new agreement expands those efforts. “Our students gain real support and a sense of direction early on,” she said. “It’s about creating a clear bridge from curiosity about law and politics to purposeful entry into the legal profession.”
While the pathway is designed for highly motivated political science majors who can complete their degree requirements within three years, students from other UC San Diego majors may participate if they meet the GPA requirements and complete at least three Public Law courses in the Department of Political Science. Participation is nonbinding—students can take advantage of the advising and workshops while still applying to other law schools.
The first cohort will be identified in Fall 2026, with admission to USD Law beginning in December 2027.
Interested to learn more? Register with the Accelerated Pathways to USD School of Law interest list, for an upcoming virtual information session.