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Law affects everyone, and aspiring leaders can broaden their education by learning the legal concepts that shape our society. Undergraduate students at the University of Southern California can choose to major or minor in legal studies.
USC Gould School of Law offers a legal studies bachelor’s degree, minor programs and progressive and accelerated degrees — in addition to student organizations and standalone law courses.
Gain an-depth understanding of the legal system in this major designed for future leaders. Choose from four tracks to specialize your studies.
Complement your major with one of four minors, ranging from technology to social justice.
Earn your master’s degree with a reduced number of units while earning your undergraduate degree.
Fast-track your career and earn your your bachelor’s degree and JD in this accelerated program.
Explore the people, resources and opportunities that set our program apart.
Learn from the nation’s top legal minds and expert law practitioners — the same faculty who teach in our top-rated JD and master’s degree programs.
USC Gould School of Law's undergraduate courses meet a variety of graduation requirements.
We welcome undergraduate applicants who are entering as first-year, transfer, international and DACA students, as well as current USC students who are in good academic standing.
USC Gould provides leadership, guidance and support to undergraduate student organizations across campus that are affiliated with and approved by the Office of Undergraduate Law.
Tim is a fourth-year student majoring in Psychology with a minor in Legal Studies. His area of interest is in Healthcare Law, specifically in the biotech industry and the changing scientific technology and laws surrounding it. This past summer, he worked for Northwell Health, New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer. Tim is involved on campus with organizations such as USC Make a Wish, the Chi Phi Fraternity, the Trojan Review and the Just Dance Club. In his free time, Tim likes to travel, especially to U.S. National Parks and has visited 21 parks. He also enjoys going to the beach and hiking around the Los Angeles area.
Kathy is a third-year student majoring in Law, History, and Culture with a minor in Law and Technology. Her areas of interest are in the legal regulations of the right to vote and participation in the electoral process, alongside "big-data" analytical campaign techniques. This past summer, she was a Youth Civic Engagement Fellow with Arizona AANHPI For Equity Coalition, and she is currently an Elections Fellow with the Progressive Vietnamese American Organization. Kathy is involved on campus with organizations such as the Joint Educational Project, Society of Women in Law, and The Sack of Troy. As a native Arizonan, being in Los Angeles is a nice break from the heat and she loves exploring the beaches of LA and going on hikes in her free time!
Susanna is a third-year majoring in legal studies and Philosophy, Politics, and Law. Her areas of interest are in representing startups and growth stage companies in incorporation and investing. During her academic year, she served as a JusticeCorps member at the Los Angeles Superior Court, assisting self-represented litigants in their legal proceedings. Susanna is involved with organizations such as the Society of Women in Law, Trojan Review, Blackstonians Pre-Law Honors Society, and Undergraduate Student Government. In her free time, Susanna loves spending her life savings on books and cycling along the beach.
