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Public Interest Certificate at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

A certificate for JD students who plan to spend a significant part of their careers in the nonprofit or government (including criminal) sectors, signalling commitment to public interest law.

Faculty: Gould School of Law  |  Duration: 20 units minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

At least 20 units of mandatory, foundational, elective skills and clinical or practicum courses chosen with an adviser, an upper-division writing requirement and 50 hours of pro bono work. No more than 4 units may be taken CR/D/F; foundational courses may not.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to JD students.

Duration: 20 units minimum

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