Section Update - USC Schedule of Classes

Note: This course centers on current cases and oral arguments going before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In teams, students argue the very same cases, draft appellate briefs and conduct mock oral arguments, prior to the class visiting the Ninth Circuit and watching the actual oral arguments live. The final writing project of the semester is an opinion for the cases theyve seen, written as if they were the justices. In addition, USC also collaborates with Southwestern Law School for their Southwestern Amicus Project. WRIT 440 students research a United States case of public importance for which they believe Southwestern should write an amicus (friend of the court) brief. They then present their recommendation at Southwestern to a panel of law professors. For a D-Clearance application or more information, email Professor Antonio Elefano at elefano@usc.edu.
Session Dates (session code 001)

First day of classes:
Monday, August 25, 2025

Last day to add:
Friday, September 12, 2025

Last day to change to Pass/No Pass:
Friday, September 12, 2025

Last day to drop without a mark of "W" and receive a refund:
Friday, September 12, 2025

Last day to withdraw without a “W” on transcript or change pass/no pass to letter grade:

Friday, October 10, 2025

Last day to drop with a mark of "W":

Friday, November 14, 2025

Last day of classes:

Friday, December 5, 2025
End of session:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025