University of Southern California application requirements
Apply by April 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 entry). The application fee is $80. University of Southern California requires 8 application materials, listed below.
Deadline
Application deadline: April 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry.
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Binding Early Decision | November 15, 2026 |
| Priority | February 1, 2027 |
What you must submit
- JD Electronic Application
- Application fee
- CAS Report
- LSAT score
- LSAT Writing
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
- Résumé
University of Southern California requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.
Tests accepted: LSAT or GRE (GRE not accepted for Early Decision or Rothman Scholar applicants - LSAT required there).
Recommendation letters
2 required, maximum 3 accepted
Personal statement
Discuss who you are and how your background led to your decision to study law; two to three pages, double-spaced, at least 12-point font
Fees and waivers
Application fee: $80.
Fee waivers: Fee waivers available for hardship and for California Pathways to Law, ASCEND, Teach for America, Peace Corps, and U.S. military applicants (request via admissions@law.usc.edu); 2026-2027 regular-decision waiver requests reviewed from August 28, 2026 and none accepted after the February 1, 2027 priority deadline
University of Southern California admissions numbers
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Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against University of Southern California's published application instructions. Deadlines and fees change each cycle — confirm on the school's site before you submit. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class.