USC Gould School of Law: ASCEND Pre-Law Summer Institute

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USC Gould School of Law's ASCEND Pre-Law Summer Institute is the only fully residential and fully funded pre-law program of its kind on the West Coast.

Participating students will have access to personalized support and guidance during the summer institute, as well as throughout their law school application process.

For Prospective Applicants

Online Information Session

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM (ET)

Location: Zoom

Meeting Registration: ASCEND Information Session for Prospective Applicants

The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.

Program Dates:

The Institute will take place from July 21 - August 9, 2025.

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional LSAT test preparation program

$500 stipend awarded upon successful completion of the program toward LSAT registration expenses

Opportunities to connect with mentors in the Los Angeles legal community, USC Gould alumni and current students

Site visits, which may include local law firms, federal, state, and local courts, and public interest law organizations

Instructional sessions presented by USC Gould faculty and staff on topics such as: legal writing, academic success, professionalism and the admissions process

Team-building and social events

Eligibility

18 years and older

Rising college sophomore, junior or senior

Minimum collegiate GPA of 3.3

Can't make the info session 2/12? Click here to learn more about the Institute.