USC Legal Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Legal Studies transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and LAW 101w; the full list is below.
81 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Legal Studies Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Legal Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Writing Requirements - 8 Units
Complete all of these
- WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
- WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
Core Courses - 24 units
Complete all of these
- LAW 101w Law and the U.S. Constitution in Global History
- LAW 200w Law and Society
- LAW 205 Introduction to Criminal Law
- LAW 210p Fundamentals of the U.S. Legal System
- LAW 220 The Legal Profession
- LAW 300 Concepts in American Law
Complete 1 of these
- LAW 222 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Law
- LAW 225 Current Court Cases
Public Law Track - 20 Units
Complete 20 units from these
- LAW 150w Stereotypes, Prejudice and the Rule of Law
- LAW 201w Law and Politics
- LAW 202 Wrongful Convictions
- LAW 203 Criminal Punishment in the Age of Mass Incarceration
- LAW 206 Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Law
- LAW 207 Personal Data in the 21st Century
- LAW 208w Law and Economics of AI Regulation
- LAW 211 Intellectual Property and Technology
- LAW 212 Immigration Law for a New America
- LAW 250w Children and the Law
- LAW 275p Equal by Law: The History of Civil Rights Law in the United States
- LAW 301 Voting Rights and the Law
- LAW 305 International Influence: Law and Power
- LAW 306 Issues in the Use of AI in Law and Regulation
- LAW 310w Global Justice for Mass Atrocities and Genocide
- LAW 320p Law, Enslavement and Race
- LAW 355 Law and Homelessness
- LAW 401 Cybersecurity and Cybercrime
- LAW 402 Psychology and Law
- LAW 403 Mental Health Law
- LAW 404 Psychology of the Criminal Justice Process
- LAW 406 Individual Rights in U.S. Constitutional Law
- LAW 407 Regulatory Law
- PPD 314 Public Policy and Law
Private Law Track - 20 Units
Complete 20 units from these
- FBE 428 Introduction to Employment Law
- LAW 150w Stereotypes, Prejudice and the Rule of Law
- LAW 206 Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Law
- LAW 207 Personal Data in the 21st Century
- LAW 208w Law and Economics of AI Regulation
- LAW 211 Intellectual Property and Technology
- LAW 306 Issues in the Use of AI in Law and Regulation
- LAW 307 Love, Sex, Money, and Power: How Law Shapes Families
- LAW 311 Fundamentals of Entertainment Law
- LAW 324 Sports Law
- LAW 326 Law and the Modern Athlete
- LAW 350 Law and Entrepreneurship
- LAW 352 Introduction to Law and Economics
- LAW 401 Cybersecurity and Cybercrime
The Regulatory State Track - 20 Units
Complete 20 units from these
- LAW 150w Stereotypes, Prejudice and the Rule of Law
- LAW 202 Wrongful Convictions
- LAW 206 Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Law
- LAW 207 Personal Data in the 21st Century
- LAW 211 Intellectual Property and Technology
- LAW 212 Immigration Law for a New America
- LAW 250w Children and the Law
- LAW 301 Voting Rights and the Law
- LAW 306 Issues in the Use of AI in Law and Regulation
- LAW 352 Introduction to Law and Economics
- LAW 355 Law and Homelessness
- LAW 401 Cybersecurity and Cybercrime
- LAW 402 Psychology and Law
- LAW 403 Mental Health Law
- LAW 404 Psychology of the Criminal Justice Process
- LAW 407 Regulatory Law
- PPD 314 Public Policy and Law
Also listed by USC
USC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional Requirements - 4 units
- LAW 497 Legal Studies Capstone Project
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Legal Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Legal Studies and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Legal Studies?
USC's Legal Studies major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, LAW 101w, LAW 200w, LAW 205 and LAW 210p, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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