Master of Comparative Law Admissions Forms
Through our Apply Now link, you have 2 options to submit your 2008-09 application:
- You may either APPLY ONLINE through our LSAC e-application (we will provide priority review of all applications utilizing our LSAC e-application and the LSAC Credential Assembly Service) OR
- You may download and fill-in the PDF application form, print and mail directly to USC Gould School of Law with each of your required application documents.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis. Enrollment is limited to the fall semester, which begins in August.
TO APPLY
Step 1- APPLY ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD PDF APPLICATION
You may either submit a complete e-application file or you may fill-in the PDF application form, print and mail directly to USC Gould School of Law (with each required document listed below).
- Signed Application And Fee*
The application fee is $75 and is non-refundable. You may either elect to pay by credit card and submit your payment with your application electronically, or you may print and sign the Certification Letter and send it along with your fee directly to USC Gould School of Law. If you choose to send your application fee to USC, payments may be made with a check or money order in U.S. currency (please do not send cash), payable to USC Law School.
- TOEFL Report*
(Official scores must be forwarded to USC by the testing agency, but please also submit a copy of your TOEFL score.)
- Transcript(s) and Degree Verification*
(Official transcripts and degree verification documents must be sent to USC)
Please submit official documents in your native language, verifying the award of all diplomas and/or academic certificates with the title and date conferred, accompanied by an exact translation into English. Please visit the following link for USC’s requirements by country: http://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/international/requirements/
- Financial Support Documentation*
(See SECTION 6 - Financial Support Instructions. Original financial support documents must be sent to USC.)
- Personal Statement
Please include your personal, academic and professional background and your reasons for seeking an advanced degree. Limit to no more than three pages.
- Writing Sample
Include a sample of your writing that demonstrates your English writing ability on any topic. Limit to no more than three pages. Written excerpts from documents that you wrote in school or for work in the past are acceptable.
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation*
Please have two people: one law professor and one employer OR two law professors, write a letter of recommendation in English on their letterhead.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae (May use electronic attachments)
- Passport Copy of applicant
Please make a copy of the page with your passport photo, passport number and expiration date. You must also include passport copies of your dependents traveling with you, if applicable.
- Passport Size Photo
In addition, please include a small color photo of yourself- 2"x2" passport size.
* Step 2- MAIL DOCUMENTS TO USC
Please submit your completed application form with the items listed above. We will NOT review your application until all of your materials have been received; therefore we highly recommend that you mail the above documents in one complete package in order to expedite the review by the Admissions Committee.
*If you are applying online, you MUST also print and mail your application to USC Gould School of Law with your TOEFL report, official sealed transcripts and degree verification documents (with notarized official English translations), original financial support documentation, and 2 sealed letters of recommendation. The remaining application documents may be attached electronically and submitted with your online application.
Please mail the above documents to:
USC Gould School of LawGraduate & International Programs
699 Exposition Boulevard, Room 105
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0071
U.S.A.
Tel: (213) 821-5916
Fax: (213) 821-5915
Email: mcl@law.usc.edu
