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USC Gould School of Law JD Admissions and Financial Aid
699 Exposition Boulevard
Musick Law Building — Room 124
Phone: 213-740-2523
Fax: 213-740-4570
[email protected]
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David B. Kirschner
Associate Dean and Dean of Admissions

John Hoyt
Director of Admissions

Mary Bingham
Director of Financial Aid

Jennifer Beckett
Admissions Counselor
Krisi Caloyeras
Assistant Director of Admissions
Brenda Cortez-Martin
Associate Director of Admissions
Myisha Moody Ross
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Amy Stevens
Associate Director of Admissions

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🌟 Takeover Alert! 🌟 Get ready to follow alo

🌟 Takeover Alert! 🌟

Get ready to follow along as Chloe takes over the USC Gould Instagram account tomorrow! She’ll be sharing an inside look at her life as a Gould student, including her favorite study spots, campus tips, and what makes being part of the USC community so special. Tune in to catch her day and ask any questions you have about law school life at Gould!

#USCGould #USCLaw #LawSchoolLife #GouldTakeover #TrojanFamily #FutureLawyer #LifeAtGould #LawSchoolJourney

🎉TAKEOVER TUESDAY ALERT! 🎉 Get ready for a

🎉TAKEOVER TUESDAY ALERT! 🎉

Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at campus life tomorrow, as Carol Zhou takes over our account! From classes to campus spots, study tips to social life—you’ll see it all through her eyes. 👀✨

Don’t miss out on the stories, Q&As, and insider vibes dropping tomorrow!

Tag a friend and let us know what you’re most excited to see! 💬👇 #USCGould #LosAngeles #StudentTakeover #CampusLife #SeeYouTomorrow #CollegeVibes #USC #StudentTakeover #LawSchoolLife #LawStudent #LawStudentLife #admissions #lawschooladmissions #lawschool #JurisDoctor #JD #futurelawyer #college

🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉 This Friday, Michael (3L

🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉 This Friday, Michael (3L and transfer student at USC Gould), is taking over our Instagram story! 🔥💼 He’s ready to share all the insights, experiences, and tips to help you thrive 🌟 Get a behind-the-scenes look at his day as he balances classes and student life!

You don’t want to miss this!

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✨ Meet Jenn, our Admissions Counselor and “Mos

✨ Meet Jenn, our Admissions Counselor and “Most Likely to Have a Side Hustle as a Chef”! 🍳

Jenn’s got some great advice on how to showcase your skills, passions, and talents in your JD applications. Whether you’re a musician, chef, or something else entirely, your unique experiences can set you apart!

🌟 Check out how one applicant connected their passion for entertainment to their future legal career. 🎶🎤

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🌟 Meet Myisha, our inspiring Associate Director

🌟 Meet Myisha, our inspiring Associate Director of Financial Aid! 💡 Today, she’s sharing a powerful piece of advice for all students navigating the admissions process ✨

#USCGould #FinancialAid #AdmissionsAdvice #Inspiration #StudentSuccess #FutureLawyers #Goals #CollegeBound

In just under a minute, John Hoyt, Director of USC

In just under a minute, John Hoyt, Director of USC Gould shares an example of a personal statement he has found to be compelling. 🌟 Authenticity and passion are key ingredients in every great application.

Remember, it’s not just about what you say, but how you say it! 🖊️💬

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Get ready for an exciting Student Story Day tomorr

Get ready for an exciting Student Story Day tomorrow! 🎉 Our very own Vanessa (2L) is taking over the admissions account! 🌟

Join Vanessa as she shares her journey through law school and what it really means to be a part of the USC Gould family. Expect behind-the-scenes glimpses, tips for success, and maybe even some surprise guests! ✨

Let’s show Vanessa some love! ❤️💛 #USCGould #StudentStoryDay #LawLife #TakeoverTuesday #FutureLawyer #TrojanPride

🚨 Takeover Alert! 🚨 You may recognize Laury

🚨 Takeover Alert! 🚨
You may recognize Lauryn from last year’s amazing IG takeover, but now she's back as a 3L with even more insights to share! 💼📚 From balancing life as a law student to sharing her favorite Gould experiences, you won’t want to miss this! 🙌 Tune in tomorrow to hear from one of Gould's best!

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💡 Ready to make your law school application sta

💡 Ready to make your law school application stand out? Dean Kirschner, our Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, shares his top tips for building a strong, compelling application. 📝✨ Whether you're polishing your personal statement or perfecting your resume, these insights will help you shine.

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🎉 Exciting news, everyone! 🎉 Tomorrow, the D

🎉 Exciting news, everyone! 🎉 Tomorrow, the Dean of Admissions, 𝒟𝒶𝓋𝒾𝒹 𝒦𝒾𝓇𝓈𝒸𝒽𝓃𝑒𝓇, is taking over our Instagram for a 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 as USC battles Michigan! 🏈🔥

Get ready for exclusive game day moments 🎥 fun fall football vibes 🍂 and some Trojan spirit ✌️ straight from the Dean himself! 🎓❤️💛 You won’t want to miss it!

#FightOn #USCvsMichigan #GameDayTakeover #TrojanPride #USC # USCGould #CollegeFootball #Takeover #Football #LawSchool #LosAngeles #Michigan #LawSchoolLife #Dean #LawStudent #FutureLawyers #JurisDoctor

I’m passing the phone to our Fall 2024 JD Studen

I’m passing the phone to our Fall 2024 JD Student Ambassadors! ✨📱

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🎉 Student Takeovers are BACK! 🎉 To kick off

🎉 Student Takeovers are BACK! 🎉

To kick off the year, we’ve got the amazing 𝑪𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 taking over our account tomorrow! 👏🎓 Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look into Caitlin’s world – from classes, student orgs, and all things campus life. 🏫💻

Stay tuned and don’t miss a thing! 👀✨

#TakeoverTuesday #StudentLife #lawschoollife #USC #USCGould #StudentTakeover #LawStudentLife #LawSchool #Admissions #FutureLawyer #JurisDoctor #LosAngeles #LawSchoolLife #college #StudentAthlete #lawschooladmissions

🎓💼 Applying to law school and wondering how

🎓💼 Applying to law school and wondering how to handle financial aid? Our Financial Aid Director has the insider tips to help you navigate the process with ease! 💰✨

📚 “Start early, research all your options, and don’t forget—scholarships and grants can make a huge difference!” 🙌

Whether it’s loans, scholarships, or budgeting for tuition, we’re here to make sure you’re set up for success from day one. 📝💡

Get the support you need to make your law school dreams a reality! 🚀⚖️

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Exciting news! 🍂 Law school tours for Fall 2024

Exciting news! 🍂 Law school tours for Fall 2024 are now open! Discover your future in law, meet our passionate students, and get a glimpse of campus life 📚 Don’t miss your chance to explore where your legal career could start ✨ Sign up for a tour today! ⚖️

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Very classy, very demure ✨ Welcome Gould Class o

Very classy, very demure ✨ Welcome Gould Class of 2027!

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The 𝑼𝑺𝑪 𝑮𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑭𝒂𝒍

The 𝑼𝑺𝑪 𝑮𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝑱𝑫 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 is just right around the corner! 🌟 Ready to embark on your legal journey? Here’s what you’ll need to apply:

💻 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
Starting 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, the JD electronic application can be found on the Law School Admission Council’s (LSAC) website.

🗃️𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆
All applicants, whether taking the LSAT or GRE, must register for LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service. The CAS Report, provided by LSAC, contains your official transcripts, LSAT score(s), LSAT Writing sample(s), and letters of recommendation.

📚 𝑳𝑺𝑨𝑻 𝒐𝒓 𝑮𝑹𝑬 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔
We will not consider any LSATs taken after the February 2025 administration nor GREs taken after March 1, 2025. We consider all scores going back 5 years.

🎓𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕𝒔
Official transcript(s) for all post-secondary education, including graduate-level coursework, must be sent directly to LSAC. LSAC will evaluate each transcript and calculate your cumulative undergraduate GPA, but not your GPA for graduate-level coursework, which will be considered subjectively.

📃 𝑳𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
We require two letters of recommendation and will accept a maximum of three.

📝 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕
The personal statement is your primary opportunity to discuss who you are beyond the application basics. We are particularly interested in how your background (academic or otherwise) has led to your decision to study law.

💼 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒆
You are required to submit a résumé that illustrates your work history, volunteer commitments, extracurricular activities, and any awards and/or honors.

⚠️APPLICATIONS OPEN: September 1, 2024!

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👋 Meet Professor Jordan Barry! ⚖️ Beloved

👋 Meet Professor Jordan Barry! ⚖️

Beloved by many, Professor Barry teaches courses ranging from corporate finance 💼 to tax law and policy 📜 His own experience growing up around a family business gave him a deeper understanding of the value of a good business lawyer, something he hopes to pass along to students. 👉 Swipe to read more about Professor Barry!

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🤔Did you know that 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚

🤔Did you know that 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐀𝐃𝐑) is one of the fastest-growing areas of law and business? Organizations increasingly use dispute resolution processes to handle business and human resource issues, settling differences between parties out of court to save time🕰️ and money💵

👉Swipe to learn more about the ADR concentration at USC Gould!

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✨ Gould Honors Program Highlight - Part 3 ⚖️

✨ Gould Honors Program Highlight - Part 3 ⚖️

The 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒂 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒂𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 (𝑅𝐿𝑆𝐽) is an honors law journal at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. RLSJ started in 1992 as the Southern California Review of Law and Women’s Rights, but in 2006, starting with the sixteenth volume, the journal expanded its focus and renamed itself to reflect a focus beyond just women’s rights to all issues of social justice.

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🌟 Level Up Your Law Degree! 🌟 Did you know

🌟 Level Up Your Law Degree! 🌟

Did you know you can earn specialized certificates alongside your J.D.? 🎓✨ From Alternative Dispute Resolution to Entertainment Law, Business Law and more – there are so many ways to tailor your education to your passions! 🌍⚖️❤️

👉 Swipe to learn more about the different certificates offered concurrently with your JD degree and take your legal journey to the next level! 📚⚖️

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