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JD Information Sessions

USC Gould School of Law

Are you interested in learning more about USC Gould School of Law’s JD program? Please join us for our in-person Admissions Information Sessions and our virtual Nuts and Bolts of the Application Series. Participants will learn from our admissions professionals what makes USC Gould such a vibrant community and how to strengthen your admissions application.

Nuts & Bolts of the Application Series (Held Virtually)

Join an admissions officer or financial aid counselor as we deconstruct each of the primary law school application components. Each session will focus on one aspect of the application and the role it plays in the holistic review process. In addition, our financial aid team will host a session highlighting scholarships, loans, loan repayment, and how to finance a legal education at USC Gould.

The Nuts and Bolts sessions are held via Zoom on select Wednesdays from 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM (PT).
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Wed., Sept. 18: GPA/LSAT - Understanding Their Role in the Admissions Process
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Wed., Sept. 25: Personal Statement and Optional Statements - Crafting Your Narrative
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Wed., Oct. 2: Recommendation Letters - Their Support Matters
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Wed., Oct. 9: Resume - The Do's and Don'ts
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Wed., Oct. 16: Financing Your Legal Education - Money Matters
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Admissions Information Sessions (Held at USC Gould)

Interested in visiting the law school? Please join us for one of our Admissions Information Sessions! Our program will include a discussion and highlights of a USC Gould education, the intricacies of the application process, and information on how to finance a legal education. The program will conclude with a tour of the law school conducted by our Student Ambassadors. After attending, you should have a better understanding of what USC Gould can offer you and be confident in submitting the strongest possible application. The Admissions Information Sessions will be held in person.

USC Gould JD Admissions Information Sessions,
Held from 10:00am – 11:30am
Friday, September 13, 2024
Friday, October 4, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024

Please note: Our university has new policies for campus visitors. Once you complete the registration for your selected Information Session, we will register you with the USC Visitor System. The week of your scheduled visit, you will receive an email from β€œUSC Trojan Visitor” with a link to an individualized QR code. Please have the individualizedΒ QR CodeΒ and aΒ government-issued picture IDΒ handy when you arrive at the gate. If you plan to bring a guest, please notifyΒ [email protected], and provide the guest's full name, email, and phone so we may also register your guest(s) with the USC Visitor System.

USC Gould School of Law welcomes the participation of individuals with disabilities at law school events.Β  If you require special accommodations or have any questions, please contact the USC Gould Admissions Office at 213-740-2523 or [email protected].

Next Steps

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