USC Law School
General Info
The University of Southern California Law School (Gould School of Law), located in Los Angeles, California, is a graduate school within the University of Southern California. The oldest law school in the Southwestern United States, USC Law had its beginnings in 1896, and was officially established as a school of the university in 1904. It currently has about 630 J.D. students (210 per year), and also has a growing LL.M. program of about 90 students. Law School 100, a ranking scheme that purports to use qualitative criteria instead of quantitative, ranks the law school fourteenth overall, tied with Duke, UCLA, and the University of Texas. The 2008 U.S. News & World Report list of "America's Best Graduate Schools" ranks USC Law School at number sixteen.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.gould.usc.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admissions@law.usc.edu
- (Location) Los Angeles, CA
USC Law School Admissions
USC Law School is considered a Moderately Competitive law school, which accepts only 30% of its applicants. Comparatively, Usc is Significantly Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 4244 | 1270 (29.92%) | 190 (4.5%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.49 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| LSAT | 161 | 166 | 167 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $58,022 | $58,022 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $22,710
- Living off-campus: $22,710
- Living at home: $11,910
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 11/15
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 12/01
- Application Fee: $75
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USC Law School Community
USC Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Usc is Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 45
- Part Time: 73
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 45
- # Minority Faculty: 16
Ratio
13.4 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: No
USC Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. USC Law School 1L section size is 18% smaller than law schools in California and 15% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 717
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 91
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 171
- Law Journals: 148
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 0.5%
- Second Year: 2.6%
- Third Year: 0.5%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
USC Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The USC Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 95% with 0% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 95.8%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 59.0%
- Business: 11.0%
- Government: 12.0%
- Public Interest: 10.0%
- Academia: 4.0%
- California: 87%
- New York: 3%
- District of Columbia: 3%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 95.8%
- First Time Takers: 214
- Average School: 86.8%
- Average State: 66.4%
- Pass Difference: 20.4%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- California: 66.1%
- Passed: 172 of 199 (86.4%)
- State Average: 66.4%
- Difference: 20.4%