$72,798/Yr
- Our Master of Laws (LLM) focuses on the U.S. legal system, with a flexible and far-reaching curriculum that prepares international students for leadership roles in the increasingly globalized marketplace.
- The full-time, one-year LLM provides you with foundational skills and knowledge that are immediately applicable to real-world legal practice.
- The LLM is ideal for international:
- attorneys
- judges
- government officials
- prosecutors
- corporate legal counsel
- bankers
- recent law graduates
- Their LLM curriculum stimulates critical thinking and practical problem solving in addition to providing you with a thorough grounding in American law.
- The comprehensive array of courses allows you to customize your degree to fit your career goals.
- As an LLM student, you will have access to an academic support system led by a full-service staff dedicated exclusively to aiding international students. You will have the opportunity to benefit from:
- one-on-one help with course registration
- tools for exam preparation
- seminars on study techniques
- individualized career development advisement
- workshops on résumé and cover letter writing, interviewing and job-search strategies
- participation in the International Student Interview Program job fair in New York and the UCLA Interview Program in Los Angeles
- Early Bar Preparation and other bar exam workshops
- USC Gould Continuing Legal Education events, where you can network with leading professionals in tax, entertainment, corporate, real estate and intellectual property law, among other fields
- the Summer Law and English four-week intensive
- social and athletic outings with fellow LLM students, including a night at the Hollywood Bowl, a USC Trojan football game and a basketball game at Staples Center
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $72798 (USD 72798) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Room, Food, Parking | $19609 (USD 19609) |
Health Insurance | $1054 (USD 1054) |
Books and supply | $2200 (USD 2200) |
Total Cost | $22863 (USD 22863) |
Previous Year Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2021 | $25795 (USD 25795) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized institution.
- Students may be considered for admission if they provide evidence of recent legal work experience and hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in another field.
- The average cumulative high school GPA of students admitted is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students require a 4-year Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree (for 3-year Bachelor's degree holder) earned at an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at the University of Southern California.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
The following are the required Documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Letters of Recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and references should submit along with the application system.
- Personal Statement: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- GRE: General GRE test scores are not required for 2023.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Course Guides
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student$ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Gyandhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,222/Yr$1,222 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
L.L.M Alternative Dispute Resolution | full time | 1 year | on-campus | $25795 |
L.L.M Dispute Resolution | full time | 1 year | on-campus | $25795 |
Comments
The University of Southern California does not accept Duolingo as one of its ELP tests required for international admission. The university accepts various ELP tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc.