collageThe University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public research university located in Los Angeles, California. The school is a member of the Association of American Universities, which is comprised of leading research institutions in the United States and Canada. It’s also a member of the Big Ten Conference, one of the oldest athletic conferences in the country.
The UCLA School of Law has been ranked among the top 20 law schools by U.S. News & World Report every year since 2010. In addition to its highly competitive admissions process, UCLA Law offers students an exceptional education at an affordable price—its annual tuition and fees are $50,000 less than those at many other top law schools across the country.
UCLA Law’s admission rate for first-year students is currently 16%, making it one of the most selective law schools in the U.S.
In most cases, the GPA requirement for applicants to the University of Southern California Gould School of Law is a minimum 3.5 GPA in your undergraduate courses. The submission of a Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score is not required to apply to USC Gould, but is strongly recommended. The majority of applicants take the LSAT before applying.
Applicants are also expected to have completed three years of college coursework by the time they enter law school. While it’s true that you can be admitted without taking the LSAT, having strong LSAT scores will help you get into a better law school and increase your chances of getting a scholarship or other financial aid.
Overview of Usc Law School Gpa Requirements
USC Law ranks #18 in terms of highest median undergraduate GPA (3.78) among those applicants granted admission who enrolled as full-time students. USC Law is tied for #19 in terms of the median LSAT score (166) among those applicants granted admission who enrolled as full-time students.
- JD Electronic Application
- Application Fee (waived for applications received by February 1)
- Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report (includes transcripts, LSAT scores, LSAT Writing and letters of recommendation)
- LSAT score (see class profile for median LSAT/GPA ranges)
- Graduate Records Exam (GRE)
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Résumé
- Qualifications for Admission to the Bar
- Foreign-Educated Applicants
To be eligible to apply, you must plan to receive a bachelor’s degree before enrolling at USC Gould School of Law. If you are admitted, final transcripts confirming conferral of your undergraduate degree must be submitted prior to the beginning of classes in the fall. You must be able to attend law school full time and in person, as we do not offer online or part-time classes for our JD degree.
Admissions Policy Statement
The primary goal of the admissions process is to enroll students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional promise and whose background and experience will enhance the diversity of the student body or the profession, or will enrich the educational environment of the USC Gould School of Law. USC Gould’s admissions process is guided by the view that a student body which reflects the broad and rich diversity of our society provides a superior educational environment for all students.
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