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Celebrating the USC Gould Class of 2025

Join us May 16 as we celebrate USC Gould graduates

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Redefining excellence in legal education, scholarship and practice — for 125 years

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Local Roots, Global Reach

Southern California's first law school, USC Gould stands at the forefront of legal education, innovation and impact

Juris Doctor Master's Degrees Undergraduate Programs

3.91

Median GPA
JD Class of 2027
93.5%

Overall bar pass rate
First-time takers, 2024
43

Countries represented
Graduate students
97.8%

Overall Employment Rate
Class of 2023
172%

Increase in JD student aid
Since 2011

2025 Neiman-Sieroty Lecture features talk by Asha Rangappa titled ‘A Precarious Balance’

Annual lecture was established to give USC Gould students opportunities to interact with civil rights experts.

Cori Close on the Power of Branding, NIL, and Leadership at the USC IP Institute

At a private dinner following the 2025 IP Institute, Coach Cori Close shared candid insights on legal advocacy, NIL deals, and growing women’s sports through leadership and strategic branding.

Dean Franita Tolson receives Langston Bar Leadership Award

The accolade honors Tolson’s achievements in legal education and her advocacy of justice

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Leaders and Lawyers

Meet the students, faculty and alums of USC Gould

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

Experiential Learning

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

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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. As the first law school in Los Angeles and Southern California, USC Gould has a longstanding legacy of innovation and impact.

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