Redefining excellence in legal education, scholarship and practice

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    3.88
    Median JD GPA
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    94%
    Bar Passage Rate
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    43
    Countries Represented
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    90.67%
    Employed in 10 months
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    172%
    Increase in Student Aid

Local Roots, Global Reach

Southern California’s first law school, USC Gould stands at the forefront of legal education, innovation and impact.
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    3.87
    Median JD GPA
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    94%
    Bar Passage Rate
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    43
    Countries Represented
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    90.67%
    Employed in 10 months
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    172%
    Increase in Student Aid

Recent News

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‘Nowhere better than USC’: New provost given a Trojan welcome at installation ceremony

“I see a place that’s at the very front edge of changing the world in which we live for the better,” Andrew T. Guzman says.

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USC Gould welcomes JD class that raises standards of achievement

New 1L class is the most academically accomplished on record at the law school

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Facing the tragedy of war

Professor Marcela Prieto’s new book, “The Morality of the Laws of War,” argues for strengthening international law to eliminate war

Choose Your Path

JD Program

At the forefront of legal education, our Juris Doctor (JD) provides an enriching learning environment that prepares students to become tomorrow’s leaders in law and society.

Master's Degrees

Learn the law and redefine your career through our graduate and international programs — for lawyers or professionals in any career or role.

Undergraduate Programs

Explore the role of law and its impact on society with our bachelor’s degree and minors, designed for a new generation of interdisciplinary leaders.

Graduate Certificates

Deepen your knowledge to meet your career goals with a certificate — either standalone or concurrently with your degree — from one of the country’s premier law schools

Leaders and Lawyers

Meet the students, faculty and alums of USC Gould
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Andrew Freire JD ’23 takes on mantle of immigrant defense

Freire earns Immigrant Justice Corps Fellowship, will be working at Immigrant Defenders Law Center
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A new legacy

Interim Dean Franita Tolson looks forward to cultivating change, while carrying on USC Gould’s tradition of excellence
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Trojan Title IX trailblazer never hesitates to challenge the status quo

Dorothy Wright Nelson went from dean of USC Gould to judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Practice with Purpose

Change lives and gain hands-on experience representing clients through clinics, practicums and externships.

Build Your Community

One of USC Gould’s hallmarks is our collaborative and supportive community. Benefit from Gould’s small class sizes, student support programs, robust career and academic services, and 40+ student groups.

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Study in the heart of Los Angeles

The entertainment capital of the world — at your doorstep. Located at the University Park Campus, USC Gould is convenient to Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood, home to some of the nation’s biggest legal markets.