Dornsife Career Pathways

Pre-Law

Welcome to USC Pre-Law Advising!

About Us

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>>>Frequently Asked Questions!<<<

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Events and workshops

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Steps for applying

Learn about the overall process for applying to law school, explore resources for researching law programs, taking the LSAT, personal statements, letters of recommendation, transcripts, addenda, Dean's letter of student standing, etc.

Timelines for students & alumni

Timelines for students & suggestions for those deciding to take time off before law school

Law-related classes & academic programs

Review suggestions for classes and academic programs, how non-letter grades affect your LSAC GPA, etc.

Law-related student organizations & activities

Round out your USC experience with extracurricular opportunities

Law-related internships, fellowships, pathway programs, & jobs

Learn more about potential experiential learning opportunities

Legal careers

Overview of legal profession and resources to explore career paths

Law school funding options

Funding law school through scholarships, grants, assistantships, etc.

Resources for aspiring first generation law students

Academic and personal success resources, application & LSAT prep, funding resources, etc.

Getting Ready for 1L

Resources to help you prepare for the rigors of law school

Our team's top website recommendations

Check out go-to resources for testing & application prep, researching programs, scholarships, etc!

Newsletter/handouts/videos

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Connecting with our team

Law schools, test prep, non-profit orgs: Click here for more info!

Contact

3601 Watt Way | Grace Ford Salvatori – GFS 320

Los Angeles, CA 90089

Phone: 213.740.2534

careerpathways@dornsife.usc.edu

Hours of Operation

M-F | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM