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Juris Doctor (JD) - Deadlines

USC Gould School of Law
Application Deadlines
Early and Regular Decision Applications Available September 1, 2025
3+3 Accelerated Bachelor/JD Application Available September 15, 2025
Early Binding Decision Application Deadline November 15, 2025
3+3 Accelerated Bachelor/JD Application Deadline December 20, 2025
Priority Application Deadline February 1, 2026
Regular Application Deadline April 1, 2026
Suggested Filing Deadline for FAFSA Application March 1, 2026
Scholarship Reservation Deadline April 1, 2026
Transfer Application Deadlines
Early Transfer Application Available February 13, 2026
Early Transfer Application Deadline March 16, 2026
Regular Transfer Application Available May 1, 2026
Priority Application Deadline June 1, 2026
Application Deadline June 15, 2026
LSAT Exam Dates
View Upcoming Dates https://www.lsac.org/LSATdates
GRE Exam Dates
On Demand No later than March 1, 2026
Deposit Deadlines
Early Decision Deposit Due January 6, 2026
First Enrollment Deposit Due May 1, 2026
Second Enrollment Deposit Due June 15, 2026
Transfer Enrollment Deposit Due See Decision Letter

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