About USC Gould

USC Gould is a top-ranked law school with a 120-year history and reputation for academic excellence. We are located on the beautiful 228-acre USC University Park Campus, just south of downtown Los Angeles.

• About USC Gould
• A Message from the Dean
• History of USC Gould
• Law, Race and Equity
• News
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• Board of Councilors
• ABA Required Disclosures
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Academics

Learn about our interdisciplinary curriculum, experiential learning opportunities and specialized areas.

• Degrees
• Certificates
• Areas of Concentration
• Experiential Learning - JD Externships
• Progressive Degree Programs
• Undergraduate Programs
• Corporate and Custom Education
• Non-degree Programs

Admissions

USC Gould helps prepare you for a stellar legal career. You can pursue a JD degree, one of our numerous graduate and international offerings, or an online degree or certificate.

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• Tuition and Financial Aid
• Housing Information
• JD Class Profile
• Visit USC Gould

Students

Participate in an unparalleled learning experience with diversity of people and thought. Get involved in the law school community and participate in activities that enhance your studies.

• Student Affairs Office
• Student Life and Organizations
• Academic Services and Honors Programs
• Student Wellbeing
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
• Law School Resources
• USC Resources

Careers

We work closely with students, graduates and employers to support successful career goals and outcomes. Our overall placement rate is consistently strong, with 94 percent of our JD class employed within 10 months after graduation.

• Careers
• JD Career Services
• Graduate & International Programs Career Services

Faculty

Our faculty is distinguished for its scholarship, as well as for its commitment to teaching. Our 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio creates an intimate and collegial learning environment.

• Faculty Directory
• Lecturers in Law Directory
• Experts Directory
• Faculty In the News
• Scholarship and Publications
• Distinctions and Awards
• Centers and Initiatives
• Workshops and Conferences

Alumni and Giving

The global Trojan network of more than 13,000 law alumni and donors include recognized leaders in numerous fields who are deeply committed to supporting student and law school success.

• Alumni
• Giving