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Juris Doctor (JD) - Deadlines

USC Gould School of Law
Application Deadlines
Early and Regular Decision Applications Available September 1, 2024
3+3 Accelerated Bachelor/JD Application Available September 15, 2024
Early Binding Decision Application Deadline November 15, 2024
3+3 Accelerated Bachelor/JD Application Deadline December 20, 2024
Priority Application Deadline February 1, 2025
Regular Application Deadline
In light of the ongoing fires throughout Los Angeles and their impact on our community, USC Gould is extending the final JD application deadline from April 1 to May 1, 2025
April 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
Suggested Filing Deadline for FAFSA Application March 1, 2025
Scholarship Reservation Deadline April 1, 2025
Transfer Application Deadlines
Early Transfer Application Available February 13, 2025
Early Transfer Application Deadline March 15, 2025
Regular Transfer Application Available May 1, 2025
Priority Application Deadline June 1, 2025
Application Deadline June 15, 2025
LSAT Exam DatesΒ https://www.lsac.org/LSATdates
LSAT Exam August 7-10, 2024
LSAT Exam September 4-7, 2024
LSAT Exam October 1-5, 2024
LSAT Exam November 6-9, 2024
LSAT Exam January 15-18, 2025
LSAT Exam February 7-8, 2025
GRE Exam Dates
On Demand No Later than March 1, 2025
Deposit Deadlines
Early Decision Deposit Due January 6, 2025
First Enrollment Deposit Due May 1, 2025
Second Enrollment Deposit Due June 15, 2025
Transfer Enrollment Deposit Due See Decision Letter

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Final JD Application Deadline Extended to May 1

In light of the ongoing fires throughout Los Angeles and their impact on our community, USC Gould School of Law is extending the final JD application deadline from April 1 to May 1, 2025.

The priority deadline will remain February 1.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our admissions team at [email protected].Β