Visiting International Program
The Visiting International Program for Lawyers (VIP) is designed to provide international legal and business professionals with an opportunity to build a foundation in American law over two semesters of study at USC Law on a non-credit, non-degree basis.
In addition, the program offers current LL.M. students the ability to continue their legal studies for an additional year and, if they should desire, prepare for a bar exam by taking additional bar-related courses.
VIP participants will attend daily classes as an observer only and will not take exams or complete group and other assignments. Attendance in courses is subject to space availability and pre-approval by the instructor. It is advisable that VIP participants identify a variety of courses, with the understanding that some may not be available.
Coursework taken may not be used toward any future degree program at USC or USC Law. Participants will receive a Letter of Completion from USC Law at the end of the program.
A complete application file includes the $75 application fee, (which may be paid by credit card, check, or money order), TOEFL score (preferred but not required), financial support documentation, personal statement, two letters of recommendation, resume, copy of your passport, and a passport size photo. A law degree is not required for admission to the VIP program.
The program begins each year in August and ends in May. The tuition and fees for the 2008-2009 V.I.P. Program will be approximately $42,968. Students should budget an additional $18,000-$25,000 for living expenses, books and school supplies. Please contact the Graduate & International Programs Office for current tuition and fee amounts.
