Accommodation of Disabilities
Student Handbook
- Introduction
- Moral Character and Fitness
- Graduation Requirements
- Course of Study for the Juris Doctor
- Enrollment Options
- Examination and Grading Policies
- Exceptions to Policies
- Non-Academic Policies
- 8.1 - Consumption of Alcohol at Events
- 8.2 - Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
- 8.3 - Policy against Sexual Harassment
- 8.4 - Policy Against Sexual Assault
- 8.5 - Tabling Policy
- Prizes, Awards and Fellowships
The USC Gould School of Law is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for members of the student body who have disabilities to ensure that students are given an equal opportunity for learning and pursuing their academic interests. Such circumstances may include but are not limited to permanent or temporary physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and pregnancy.
The general procedure for obtaining accommodations is:
- Any student whose individual circumstances require special accommodations should notify the Assistant Director of Academic Support to allow for the timely arrangements of appropriate accommodations. If possible given the circumstance, the student should initiate this contact prior to registration.
- Contact the USC Disability Services and Programs office (DSP) http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/asn/dsp/index.htm and meet with a DSP Counselor to discuss your request for accommodations. All students requesting permanent or temporary accommodations must register with the Disabilities Services and Programs Office to be eligible for accommodations.
- The DSP Counselor will provide the student with all of the necessary paperwork needed for the request.
- On the date specified by the DSP Counselor, the student will return to DSP to pick up the “Accommodation Letters” and instructions for requesting testing services.
- The student must submit the appropriate Law School Exam Accommodation form (available in Room 104) and the DSP Accommodation Letter to the Law School's Student Services Office in Room 104.
- Exam Accommodation forms must be submitted each semester prior to the scheduled Petition Deadline. Exceptions will only be made in emergencies by contacting the Director of Academic Support.
The law school handles administration of examinations for all law students, including those students who receive examination accommodations. Students with disabilities are expected to comply fully with all examination policies and deadlines.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, all Law School programs and activities are available to students without regard to individual disabilities.
A student who contemplates requesting examination accommodations for the Bar Examination should contact the appropriate State Bar directly.
Students with questions about accommodations or disabilities should contact the Academic Support Staff in Room 104 or by calling 213-740-6314.
