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Juris Doctor (JD) - Deadlines

USC Gould School of Law
Application Deadlines
Early and Regular Decision Applications AvailableSeptember 1, 2026
3+3 Accelerated Bachelor/JD Application AvailableSeptember 1, 2026
Early Binding Decision Application DeadlineNovember 15, 2026
3+3 Accelerated Bachelor/JD Application DeadlineDecember 10, 2026
Priority Application DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027
Regular Application DeadlineApril 1, 2027
Suggested Filing Deadline for FAFSA ApplicationMarch 1, 2027
Scholarship Reservation DeadlineApril 1, 2027
Transfer Application Deadlines
Early Transfer Application AvailableMid-February, 2027
Early Transfer Application DeadlineMarch 16, 2027
Regular Transfer Application AvailableMay 1, 2027
Priority Application DeadlineJune 1, 2027
Application DeadlineJune 15, 2027
LSAT Exam Dates
View Upcoming Dateshttps://www.lsac.org/LSATdates
GRE Exam Dates
On DemandNo later than March 1, 2027
Deposit Deadlines
Early Decision Deposit DueJanuary 6, 2027
First Enrollment Deposit DueMay 1, 2027
Second Enrollment Deposit DueJune 15, 2027
Transfer Enrollment Deposit DueSee Decision Letter

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