Academics

The University of South Carolina School of Law's curriculum provides you with not only a strong first year foundation of required courses, but also the opportunity to choose from many elective courses during your second and third year that match your unique interests.

Academic Opportunities

With various degree programs and experiential learning opportunities, there are no limits to where a legal education from USC can take you.

Student in the Honors College?

We offer a 3+3 Bachelor's/JD program, which combines undergraduate and law school credits, so that students can earn a law degree in six years.

Alumni Spotlight

“When I went to visit other schools, right when I walked in, I felt the competitiveness from students. Then, I came and visited here, and right off the bat someone noticed I looked lost, offered me help, and gave me a tour around the school. It was so different from all the other schools. It was such a welcoming feeling.”

The children’s law concentration is what initially caught Kim’s eye and drew her all the way to Columbia.

“I eventually want to become a family court judge. I was not aware of any law schools back home with a concentration in children and family law, so when I learned that USC offered it I was hooked,” Kim said.

School of Law

Academics

Academic Opportunities

Degrees

Experiential Learning

Academic Calendar

Academic Success

Student in the Honors College?

Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.