Personal statement review
Our personal statement review service is designed for applicants who are in the final stages of writing their personal statements and are looking for additional feedback.
For tips on what makes a great personal statement, please review this handout and develop your personal statement according to the general guidelines.
Other than helping applicants understand the basic premise of personal statements, out of principle we do not help write personal statements.
If you are having challenges formulating your ideas for a personal statement, please feel free to make an advising appointment with the pre-law advisors or the USC Writing Center (for current USC students only).
This review process is intended for FINAL DRAFTS. Therefore, before submitting your personal statement, please proofread your personal statement for grammar and content. The pre-law advising team will return it to you within 5 business days with constructive feedback.
Due to high volume, we are able to accept one submission at a time. If you submit more than one document, we will select the first one received.
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNAVAILABLE FOR REVIEWS UNTIL JULY 15, 2024. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
Resume review
Receive a resume review through VMock Smart Resume – AI software tailored specifically for USC students. Enjoy targeted, personalized guidance designed to suggest potential improvements to your resume in relation to format, keywords, and overall experience profile.
Career Pathways Pre-Law Advising
Welcome to USC Career Pathways Pre-Law Advising’s appointment scheduling page!
Students and alumni from all majors across campus are welcome to schedule one appointment at a time with the Pre-law advising team. We do NOT provide academic advising, we are focused on helping you with the pre-law journey. Any questions regarding classes to take, minors, etc. need to go to an academic advisor. Please note that USC does not have a pre-law minor.
Please note – we are not able to advise students on the the USC Gould Law School 3+3 Accelerated BA/JD program. You will need to discuss the 3+3 option with your academic advisor.
UPDATE! We are now using USC’s Handshake CSM platform for scheduling appointments. Click on the appropriate tile to the right to gain access to scheduling an advising appointment via Handshake.