University of South Carolina School of Law
The University of South Carolina School of Law is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The law school has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1925.
Acceptance Rate
29.5%
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$24K / $42K
Students With Grants
83.6%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
81.6% / 88.2%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at University of South Carolina School of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
29.5%
Median LSAT
161
Median GPA
3.74
First-Year Class Enrollment
226
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- MSL (Master of Studies in Law)
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- MAAC/JD (Master of Accountancy)
- MA/JD (Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice)
- MEERM/JD (Master of Earth and Environmental Resources Management)
- MELP/JD (Master of Environmental Law and Policy) (with Vermont Law School)
- MHA/JD (Master of Health Services Policy and Management)
Certificates or Concentrations:
- JD - Children’s Law
- MSL - Health Systems Law
- Health Care Compliance Certificate
- Environmental Law and Sustainability Certificate (Online)
- Public Safety Executive Leadership Certificate (Online)
JD
Priority: Mar 1, 2025
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First-Year Class Enrollment
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Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 69
Student/Faculty Ratio: 4.03:1
Total JD Enrollment: 628
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 27
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending University of South Carolina School of Law and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$24K / $42K
Living Expenses On Campus
$25K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$25K
Students With Grants
83.6%
In-State Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 0
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that University of South Carolina School of Law offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- The Journal of Law and Education (JLED)
- Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal
- South Carolina Journal of International Law and Business (SCJILB)
- South Carolina Law Review
Clinics:
- Carolina Health Advocacy Medicolegal Partnership (CHAMPS) Clinic
- Criminal Practice Clinic
- Domestic Violence Clinic
- Education Rights Clinic
- Nonprofit Organizations Clinic
Student Associations:
- Black Law Students Association
- Blockchain Law Society
- Business Law Association
- Carolina Equality Alliance
- Children's Advocacy Law Society
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Judge J. Lyles Glenn Jr. and Terrell L. Glenn Sr. Mock Trial Competition
- Intramural moot court competitions
Other Opportunities:
- Carolina Health Advocacy Medicolegal Partnership (CHAMPS)
- Family & Small Business Program
- England Maymester
- Externship Program
- Konduros Leadership Development Program
Learn about the bar passage rate of University of South Carolina School of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
81.6% / 88.2%
Graduates Employed
93%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
83.6%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
47.2%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.
