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Juris Doctor (JD) Program - Dates & Deadlines

USC Gould School of Law
Application Deadlines
Early and Regular Decision Applications Available September 1, 2023
3+3 Accelerated Bachelor/JD Application Available September 1, 2023
Early Binding Decision Application Deadline November 15, 2023
3+3 Accelerated Bachelor/JD Application Deadline December 20, 2023
Priority Application Deadline February 1, 2024
Regular Application Deadline April 1, 2024
Suggested Filing Deadline for FAFSA Application March 1, 2024
Scholarship Reservation Deadline April 1, 2024
Transfer Application Deadlines
Early Transfer Application Available February 13, 2024
Early Transfer Application Deadline March 15, 2024
Regular Transfer Application Available May 1, 2024
Priority Application Deadline June 1, 2024
Application Deadline June 15, 2024
LSAT Exam Datesย https://www.lsac.org/LSATdates
LSAT Exam August 12, 2023
LSAT Exam September 9, 2023
LSAT Exam October 14, 2023
LSAT Exam November 11, 2023
LSAT Exam January 13, 2024
LSAT Exam February 9, 2024
GRE Exam Dates
On Demand No Later than March 1, 2024
Deposit Deadlines
Early Decision Deposit Due January 5, 2024
First Enrollment Deposit Due May 1, 2024
Second Enrollment Deposit Due June 15, 2024
Transfer Enrollment Deposit Due See Decision Letter

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