Your Future Attorney
How to get into USC Gould School of Law.
USC Gould is the elite private option in Los Angeles, small and well connected across California.
The numbers you are aiming at
Recent entering classes at USC Gould School of Law have typically presented LSATs around 168 and GPAs around 3.85. These are medians, not cutoffs, and they shift year to year, so verify the current figures on the school ABA 509 report. To see where your own numbers stand, use our admissions estimator. It sits in one of the country’s densest legal markets; see our LSAT tutoring for that area.
What makes USC Gould distinctive
Its size and alumni network drive strong placement into California firms and entertainment law.
How to strengthen your application
USC values fit and a clear California focus, so a thoughtful why-USC essay helps. And because the LSAT is the most improvable part of your file, raising it is usually the fastest way to move from a reach to a target. See how to improve your score by 10 points and what counts as a good score.
Quick answers
What LSAT score do you need for USC Gould?
Recent classes have typically presented LSATs around 168. Aim at or above that to be competitive, and check the current ABA 509 report.
What GPA do you need for USC Gould?
A typical GPA is around 3.85, though a strong LSAT can offset a lower GPA. These numbers move year to year.