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About USC Gould
USC Gould is a top-ranked law school with a 120-year history and reputation for academic excellence. We are located on the beautiful 228-acre USC University Park Campus, just south of downtown Los Angeles.
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USC Gould helps prepare you for a stellar legal career. You can pursue a JD degree, one of our numerous graduate and international offerings, or an online degree or certificate.
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Participate in an unparalleled learning experience with diversity of people and thought. Get involved in the law school community and participate in activities that enhance your studies.
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We work closely with students, graduates and employers to support successful career goals and outcomes. Our overall placement rate is consistently strong, with 94 percent of our JD class employed within 10 months after graduation.
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Our faculty is distinguished for its scholarship, as well as for its commitment to teaching. Our 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio creates an intimate and collegial learning environment.
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Cost of Attendance - Master of Comparative Law (MCL)
USC Gould School of Law
- MASTER OF COMPARATIVE LAW (MCL) DEGREE
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2023-24 Estimated Cost of Attendance
The average cost of attendance is detailed below and includes tuition, fees, books and living expenses during the nine-month academic year.
| Living On/Off Campus | |
|---|---|
| Total | $105,512* |
| Tuition | $76,438 (flat rate up to 15 units per semester) |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,600 |
| Books/Supplies | $2,200 |
| Housing Rent | $12,600 |
| Meals | $7,290 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,620 |
| Transportation | $2,764 |
*International Students: Upon admission to our Fall 2023 class, you must provide proof of funds in the amount of $70,990 for the purpose of your I-20 documents for your F-1 student visa. Please note that this amount does not reflect your actual tuition and fees to attend Gould School of Law. Please plan to budget sufficient funds using the above Estimated Cost of Attendance. We will confirm the tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year closer to the beginning of fall semester.
2023-24 Tuition and Fee Schedule
The figures below represent the cost for a full academic year. These fees are divided equally between the fall and spring semesters unless otherwise noted.
| Tuition | $76,438 (flat rate up to 15 units per semester) |
| USC Health Center Fee | $1,200 |
| Graduate & International Programs Fee (Fall only) | $175 |
| Graduate Programming Fee | $80 |
| Student Bar Association Fee | $120 |
| Norman Topping Scholarship Fee | $22 |
| USC Health Insurance Plan (Can be waived, if proof of coverage provided)* | $2,273 (fall = $805; spring/summer = $1,468) (these rates are for 2022-23; 2023-24 figures have not yet been released) |
| Tuition Refund Insurance (Optional) | $260 (estimate) |
| Parking Permit (Optional) | $1,000 (estimate) |
| USC Dental Insurance (Optional) | $136 (fall only, but coverage is for the full year) |
*International Students: Please note that most international health insurance plans are not accepted. Thus, most international students purchase the USC Health Insurance Plan. Your insurance plan must meet the minimum requirements to support your visa as well as the criteria listed here.
Note: Your admission commitment deposit ($500) will be credited towards your tuition and fees.
