USC Law Magazine

USC Gould achieves 100% employment for Class of 2025

Milestone reflects strength of graduates in a competitive legal market, and commitment to support student success.

Beong-Soo Kim previously served as USC’s senior vice president and general counsel, and as a lecturer at the USC Gould School of Law. (Photo/Henry Kofman, Daily Trojan)

Beong-Soo Kim unanimously elected 13th president of USC

A visionary leader, accomplished attorney and Gould lecturer, Kim will advance the university’s national and global excellence.

Telling the whole story

Dean Franita Tolson’s new book, “In Congress We Trust? Enforcing Voting Rights from the Founding to the Jim Crow Era” presents the history of Congress’ influence over elections.

Professor Jeff Schneider addresses Copyforward attendees in front of a presentation that reads "When is it yours?"

In collaboration with Mozilla Foundation, USC Gould’s Center for Sports, Entertainment, Media & Technology Law convenes artists, legal experts and tech leaders to examine creative ownership, artist protections and laws shaping AI’s future.

USC Gould and Akerman LLP launch flagship Law+AI Initiative to bridge legal scholarship and commercial innovation

New partnership unites top legal scholars and nationally recognized practicing lawyers to facilitate global knowledge sharing and influence cross-market standards for AI adoption.

Class of 2026: JDs, undergrads celebrate at USC Gould’s commencement ceremony

The ceremony conferred 205 JD degrees and 48 bachelor’s degrees and featured a keynote address by Sister Helen Prejean.

USC Gould launches new specialized LLM degrees in AI, sports, entertainment law

Specialized legal training meets real-world impact with USC Gould’s three new Master of Laws (LLM) programs in emerging and evolving areas of law.

2026 Poverty Law Conference addresses scholarship, community

Hosted at USC Gould, two-day event included discussions on housing affordability, access to justice.

Former ACLU president speaks with Trojans about intricacies of the First Amendment and free speech

Nadine Strossen’s conversation with USC Gould Dean Franita Tolson was part of the USC Open Dialogue Project.

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Law and Philosophy Cohort

Meet the seven USC Gould faculty members examining the intersection of law and philosophy, exploring fundamental questions in legal thought.

Video: Angela Zhang speaks on US, China interconnectedness at World Economic Forum

Panel is part of annual Davos event highlighting global leaders in a variety of fields.

Professor Nomi Stolzenberg recognized for contributions to study of law, culture and humanities

Association for the Study of Law, Culture, and the Humanities presented James Boyd White Award at annual conference in June.

Academic Success Program collaborates for student success

Professors Sara Berman and Barrett Schreiner take comprehensive approach from “admission to admission” — admission to law school to admission to the bar.

Marcela Prieto awarded Bielefeld University grant to further research on war regulation

The grant will support creation of interdisciplinary conferences focused on issues like international regulation on weapons, gender violence and more.

SCholarship & Research – Spring/Summer 2026

A selection of recent scholarly work and honors at USC Gould.

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Fellow president

Nicole N. King (JD 2012) once spent a summer at the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law helping low-income Angelenos. Today she serves as Board President for the nonprofit.

Door-to-Door justice

USC Gould’s Housing Law and Policy Clinic partners with city leadership for tenant outreach.

New partnership proves its case

The USC Mediation Clinic enjoys a successful first year with a new partner, the Mediation Center of Los Angeles.

Class of 2026: Graduate and International Programs celebrate commencement at USC Gould

The ceremony conferred 407 master’s degrees and featured a keynote address by alumnus Nicolai Schwarz-Gondek.

Class of 2026: Spotlight on student commencement speakers

Caitlin Cummings (JD), Sophia Encinas (JD), Lori Gaboudian (BS) and Ellen Hoang (LLM-PLCS) reflect on their academic journeys and share messages of inspiration with fellow graduates.

Beyond translation: Expanding Spanish-language parole advocacy

Post-Conviction Justice Project gives law student a new perspective on importance of bridging language, cultural barriers while working with clients.

Outstanding students, faculty, staff recognized at 2026 Law Awards

Members of USC Gould’s Class of 2025 JD and Graduate and International Programs were honored at the annual ceremony.

A new way of addressing stress

Office of Student Life and Community Engagement introduces new app focused on lightening law school anxiety.

USC Gould Undergraduate Law Programs celebrate Class of 2026

Graduates recognized for academic excellence, leadership and impact.

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USC Gould launches Master of Studies in Law in Sports Law and Negotiation

Offered online or in hybrid format, new program prepares non-lawyer professionals to lead in the business of sports.

2026 Neiman-Sieroty Lecture brings voting rights pioneer to USC Gould

Judith Browne Dianis shared her journey through activism, legal advocacy work.

USC Gould welcomes back recent grads for 2025 Bar Admission Ceremony

Alumni sworn into State Bar of California and federal court.

Sports symposium connects USC Gould students with industry leaders

Center for Sports, Entertainment, Media and Technology Law and CAA Sports teamed up to host a two-day symposium during a week focused on the business and law of sports in Los Angeles.

IP Strategy in a Rapidly Changing World

National experts in IP explore recent developments in the industry at the 2026 Intellectual Property Institute.

Shaping Strategy at the Intersection of Law, Politics, and Business

The 2025 Institute for Corporate Counsel offered in-depth programming on artificial intelligence, corporate risk, and regulatory change.

Tax Institute convenes leaders to navigate tax law’s next chapter

The 2026 Tax Institute, a three-day continuing legal education program, focused on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and shifting tax enforcement priorities.