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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 School of Law
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On-Campus Housing
USC Gould School of Law offers convenient, private, secure and fully furnished university housing at a competitive rate for students in our four-week Summer Law and English (SLE) intensive. Our housing complex is a 10-minute walk to the law school building.
The latest addition to the USC Housing community, the USC Village offers apartment-style accommodations that are part of a beautiful five-story edifice. Clad in the university's signature brick and cast stone motif, the buildings are both impressive and functional. The first floor is devoted to common areas and facilities and the student apartments are on the upper floors. The second floor has a large courtyard, offering a great place to gather with friends or study. If you choose to live in the USC Village apartments during SLE, you may select a two-bedroom apartment or three-bedroom apartment option. Students will have their own bedroom and share common spaces with other SLE students of the same gender.
Amenities include:
- Furnished apartments with full kitchen (oven, stove and refrigerator), shared bathroom, living room and dining area
- Air-conditioning
- Linen packet (pillowcase, sheets and towels) along with pillow and blanket
- Security with card-reader lockers
- Recreational facilities
- A Customer Service Center devoted to assisting residents
The USC Village apartments are in an ideal location for recreational, retail, and dining options. Retail and dining options at the USC Village include Target, Trader Joes, FedEx, Starbucks, Wahlburgers, CAVA, Bank of America, Amazon, and more.
Campus housing fees are an additional cost to SLE tuition and university fee. Those interested in living on campus during SLE are required to pay a $100 housing application fee and a $1,450 accommodations fee.
To secure university housing, you must apply by the deadline of May 15.
If you also applied for academic-year housing, you will be able to transition into your apartment as units become available in August.
Note: We unfortunately do not provide on-campus housing for students with minors (children under 18 years old). For students with families, please email us at sle@law.usc.edu for options or refer to the information shared below.
Off-Campus Housing
Below is a partial listing of temporary housing available in hotels and apartments in the general vicinity of USC University Park Campus. USC Gould School of Law has not inspected the locations nor endorse any of the listed housing options; this information is provided solely as a reference guide. Please contact the hotels and apartment communities directly for current rates.
Hotel Accommodations
USC Hotel
The USC Hotel is located adjacent to the USC University Park Campus and is within easy walking distance to the law school building.
3540 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Nearby Hotels
Courtyard Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
901 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
2.5 miles from campus
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
900 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles 90015
2.5 miles from campus
Residence Inn Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
901 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
2.5 miles from campus
Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown
899 Francisco St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
2.9 miles from campus
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
2.9 miles from campus
The Biltmore Los Angeles
506 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
3.1 miles from campus
The Westin Bonaventure Hotels & Suites, Los Angeles
404 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
3.4 miles from campus
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
251 S. Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
3.5 miles from campus
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown
120 S. Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
4.2 miles from campus
Short-Term Rentals
Although most apartments require a one-year lease, some may be available for rent on a short-term basis.