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Southern California's first law school, USC Gould stands at the forefront of legal education, innovation and impact
Franita Tolson formally installed as Dean of USC Gould
  • 3.91
    Median GPA
    JD Class of 2027
  • 94%
    Overall bar pass rate
    First-time takers, 2022
  • 43
    Countries represented
    Graduate students
  • 96.44%
    Employed in 10 months
    2022 JD graduates
  • 172%
    Increase in JD student aid
    Since 2011

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New online certificate broadens USC Gould’s offerings in mediation, arbitration and negotiation

New online certificate broadens USC Gould’s offerings in mediation, arbitration and negotiation

New online certificate prepares USC Gould graduates for mediation and arbitration matters.

American exceptionalism through the lens of criminal justice: Mugambi Jouet

American exceptionalism through the lens of criminal justice: Mugambi Jouet

Professor Mugambi Jouet's work focuses on the evolution of the U.S. compared to other Western democracies.

Fighting housing injustice
housing foreclosure

Fighting housing injustice

Professor Bernadette Atuahene follows up her research and community organizing with a new book, ‘Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America.'

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Franita Tolson installed as Dean

Accomplished legal scholar takes the helm as USC Gould prepares to mark its 125th anniversary.

Fighting housing injustice

Prof. Bernadette Atuahene's new book: ‘Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America.’

Award-winning Advocacy

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

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

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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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