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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's undergraduate law 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.
Diego is a first-year majoring in Legal Studies. His areas of interest are corporate law and the private sector. This past year, he has been working at Operation New Hope helping at-risk youth. He is a part of Latino Students in Law, La CASA, Latin dance, and Trojan Boxing. In his free time, he likes to go hiking, biking, exploring, and gaming.
Lauren is a second year student majoring in Legal Studies with a minor in Organizational Leadership and Management. Her area of interest is in criminal law and studying the ways in which our legal system impacts women of color. She looks forward to an internship abroad in London for the summer of 2024. Lauren is also highly involved in Undergraduate Student Government (USG) as a Sustainability Committee Member and holds an executive position in her sorority, Alpha Phi. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time at the beach and finding new coffee shops in LA.
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.
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