As the oldest law school in Southern California, and pioneer of interdisciplinary and experiential legal education, USC Gould carries a longstanding legacy of leadership. From students and alumni, to faculty and staff, we work each day to advance justice and make a meaningful impact in people’s lives, locally and globally.
We are the proud home to an outstanding community, set apart by its sense of togetherness and its unique dedication to one another. Join the Gould Trojan Family in celebrating this historic milestone!
The USC Gould School of Law and Dean Franita Tolson are pleased to host a special panel conversation, “Trailblazing Women in Law School Leadership,” on March 31. This event spotlights the inspiring careers of distinguished USC Gould alumnae recognized for their innovation and impact in legal education:
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In 1896 a group of ambitious apprentices formed "a school of permanent character" to educate lawyers of exceptional quality. Los Angeles Law School was incorporated soon after and joined USC in 1900.
Today, Gould students and alumni proudly carry on our tradition of innovation, equity and excellence.
Explore milestones from USC Gould's 125 years.
As part of our 125th anniversary celebration, we want to know what makes the USC Gould community special to you — the people, the places, the memories, the mentorship, the encouragement and support. Share your “My Gould Moment” with us!
Selected submissions will be featured on Gould’s social media. Follow us on Instagram: @USCGouldLaw
As we embark on our 125th anniversary, we celebrate and reflect on the fact that USC Gould is unique, having done so much in the century-plus to change the face of legal education.
We are the home of clinical education and the home of interdisciplinary education. While that is a very strong foundation, this milestone is also an opportunity to think about more ways that we will innovate moving forward.
— Franita Tolson
Dean and Carl Mason Franklin Chair in Law
Help USC Gould carry on its legacy of excellence in legal education by supporting key initiatives.
Your support of need-based scholarships helps reducing critical financial barriers for the nation’s best students from all backgrounds. Need-based scholarships supplement the law school’s merit-based awards, strengthening the impact of Gould’s scholarship program.
Contribute to shaping USC Gould’s future by supporting the law school’s new building. The new facility will be student-serving and state-of-the-art, featuring new classrooms, gathering spaces and functions to enhance the student learning experience.
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