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Franita Tolson formally installed as Dean of USC Gould
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Franita Tolson formally installed as dean of the USC Gould School of Law
A woman in a red suit walks down a center aisle as the audience stands and claps for her.

Franita Tolson formally installed as dean of the USC Gould School of Law

Accomplished legal scholar takes the helm as the law school prepares to mark its 125th anniversary.

3L Joseph Colarian named Best Overall Advocate at 2024 MLK National Civil Rights Trial Competition
3L Joseph Colarian receives his award

3L Joseph Colarian named Best Overall Advocate at 2024 MLK National Civil Rights Trial Competition

Competition included participants from 19 law schools nationwide.

Students meet employers at 2024 Public Interest Career Fair

Students meet employers at 2024 Public Interest Career Fair

USC Gould alumni working in public interest sector returned for annual career fair on campus.

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