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About USC Gould
USC Gould is a top-ranked law school with a 115-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.
- Academics
Academics
Learn about our rigorous and interdisciplinary curriculum, our invaluable experiential learning opportunities, and the breadth and depth of our specialized areas of concentration and certificate offerings.
- Admissions
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.
- Students
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.
- Careers
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.
- Faculty
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.
- Alumni and Giving
Alumni and Giving
The global Trojan network of more than 10,000 law alumni and donors include recognized leaders in numerous fields who are deeply committed to supporting student and law school success.
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News for the 2019-2020 Academic Year
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Justin Hoyt
November 13, 2019
The LLM in ADR alum is an arbitrator, discovery referee and mediator, JAMS research attorney and Gould lecturer.
November 13, 2019
The LLM in ADR alum is an arbitrator, discovery referee and mediator, JAMS research attorney and Gould lecturer.
FX Chairman John Landgraf Headlines Entertainment Law Event at USC Gould
November 20, 2019
Institute draws attorneys, artists and executives.
November 20, 2019
Institute draws attorneys, artists and executives.
USC expands effort to protect elections from digital attacks
November 18, 2019
With support from Google, USC schools to train election officials nationwide.
November 18, 2019
With support from Google, USC schools to train election officials nationwide.
Immigrants and Global Migration Initiative director in right place at right time
November 13, 2019
IGMI coordinates immigration-related work at USC.
November 13, 2019
IGMI coordinates immigration-related work at USC.
‘Conversation with the Deans’ commemorates 50 years of Gould leadership
November 12, 2019
Six Gould deans gather to discuss school impact, history and legacy.
November 12, 2019
Six Gould deans gather to discuss school impact, history and legacy.
Putting military veterans in business
November 8, 2019
Partnership benefits both law students as well as students in USC Master of Business for Veterans program.
November 8, 2019
Partnership benefits both law students as well as students in USC Master of Business for Veterans program.
Gould Admissions Dean David Kirschner Named to LSAC Board of Trustees
October 30, 2019
Kirschner looks forward to advocacy, providing strong leadership
October 30, 2019
Kirschner looks forward to advocacy, providing strong leadership
Tolson testifies on Voting Rights Act before Congress
October 8, 2019
Vice Dean presented research on voting access to House Judiciary Committee.
October 8, 2019
Vice Dean presented research on voting access to House Judiciary Committee.
G&IP Orientation Celebrates Launch of New Offerings and Milestone Anniversaries, While Welcoming Incoming Class
September 24, 2019
September 24, 2019
USC Gould welcomes distinguished, distinctive, diverse – and record-setting – Class of 2022
September 23, 2019
1Ls hear advice, encouragement at orientation.
September 23, 2019
1Ls hear advice, encouragement at orientation.
Need more time for those who matter most? There’s an app for that
September 17, 2019
2L Arsh Haque’s latest startup, Wellsayer, helps you schedule and manage relationships.
September 17, 2019
2L Arsh Haque’s latest startup, Wellsayer, helps you schedule and manage relationships.
USC Saks Institute Student Scholars program celebrates 10 years of fostering research and scholarship in mental health law
September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019
Across the Table: The Need for Neutrals in Special Education
September 13, 2019
Unique course teaches law students to resolve disputes with school programs
September 13, 2019
Unique course teaches law students to resolve disputes with school programs
Western Center on Law & Poverty to honor Prof. Clare Pastore for lifetime achievements
September 10, 2019
Pastore to receive Earl Johnson Equal Justice Award
September 10, 2019
Pastore to receive Earl Johnson Equal Justice Award
Center for Transnational Law and Business selected to present at WTO forum in Geneva
September 4, 2019
Panel focuses on common standards for due process
September 4, 2019
Panel focuses on common standards for due process
Alumni Spotlight Q&A: Sarin Haroutounian
August 19, 2019
Sarin Haroutounian (JD 2016), labor relations counsel for Warner Bros. Television, shares her journey from law student to practitioner.
August 19, 2019
Sarin Haroutounian (JD 2016), labor relations counsel for Warner Bros. Television, shares her journey from law student to practitioner.
Living Her Passion
August 20, 2019
Profile of Elle Fersan, director of Provost's Immigrants and Global Iniative at USC Gould
August 20, 2019
Profile of Elle Fersan, director of Provost's Immigrants and Global Iniative at USC Gould
Alumni Spotlight Q&A: Jennifer Westhoff Zayas
August 19, 2019
Meet Jennifer Westhoff Zayas (JD 2013), vice president of business and legal affairs at Annapurna Pictures.
August 19, 2019
Meet Jennifer Westhoff Zayas (JD 2013), vice president of business and legal affairs at Annapurna Pictures.
Alumni Spotlight Q&A: Naader Banki
August 19, 2019
The entertainment and media associate at Manatt discusses his how law school lessons apply to his career.
August 19, 2019
The entertainment and media associate at Manatt discusses his how law school lessons apply to his career.
In Memoriam: Cory Montelus
August 18, 2019
A message from Dean Andrew T. Guzman to the USC Gould School of Law community
August 18, 2019
A message from Dean Andrew T. Guzman to the USC Gould School of Law community
Externships transform classroom lessons into career skills
August 6, 2019
Externships help students acquire practical experience and formulate career paths.
August 6, 2019
Externships help students acquire practical experience and formulate career paths.
Justice Advocates
August 3, 2019
Led by Prof. Clare Pastore, practicum students work with nonprofits on civil rights, poverty, disability and access.
August 3, 2019
Led by Prof. Clare Pastore, practicum students work with nonprofits on civil rights, poverty, disability and access.
View from the Bench: USC Gould Launches Jurist-in-Residence Program
August 1, 2019
New program gives students insight into judges’ perspectives on the profession of law.
August 1, 2019
New program gives students insight into judges’ perspectives on the profession of law.
Unlocking Potential
June 27, 2019
Gould students inspired by alumni engagement & catalyzed by their scholarship support.
June 27, 2019
Gould students inspired by alumni engagement & catalyzed by their scholarship support.
First Gen Family
June 27, 2019
Gould alum John Molina (JD 1989) endows First Generation Professionals Program.
June 27, 2019
Gould alum John Molina (JD 1989) endows First Generation Professionals Program.
A Pathway Into Practice for Lawyer-Immigrants
June 27, 2019
Three alumni share their experience with LLM to JD transfer program.
June 27, 2019
Three alumni share their experience with LLM to JD transfer program.
Focused on Hope
June 27, 2019
Wende Nichols-Julien (JD 2009) works to improve the lives of foster children in L.A. County.
June 27, 2019
Wende Nichols-Julien (JD 2009) works to improve the lives of foster children in L.A. County.
Caribbean Dream
June 27, 2019
Michelle Brathwaite (JD 1998) advocates for human rights in role with the United Nations.
June 27, 2019
Michelle Brathwaite (JD 1998) advocates for human rights in role with the United Nations.
‘NO’ to Lautenberg Mass Denials
June 27, 2019
Four hard-working IHRC students helped overturn a blanket rejection of 87 Iranian refugees
June 27, 2019
Four hard-working IHRC students helped overturn a blanket rejection of 87 Iranian refugees
The Legal Rules of The Game
June 27, 2019
Gould's Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic helps student game developer navigate copyright issues.
June 27, 2019
Gould's Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic helps student game developer navigate copyright issues.
The Hollinger Program in Alternative Dispute Resolution: New Alumni Spotlight
July 16, 2019
Profile of LLM in ADR alumnus
July 16, 2019
Profile of LLM in ADR alumnus
Legal Rights… and Respect
June 26, 2019
USC Gould alumni have played a key role at Mental Health Advocacy Services for the past 40 years
June 26, 2019
USC Gould alumni have played a key role at Mental Health Advocacy Services for the past 40 years
Research on immigration enforcement trends reveals surprising findings about ICE enforcement action
July 3, 2019
Prof. Emily Ryo is a co-author on new American Immigration Council Report
July 3, 2019
Prof. Emily Ryo is a co-author on new American Immigration Council Report
RECENT NEWS
FX Chairman John Landgraf Headlines Entertainment Law Event at USC Gould
November 20, 2019
Institute draws attorneys, artists and executives.
USC expands effort to protect elections from digital attacks
November 18, 2019
With support from Google, USC schools to train election officials nationwide.
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Justin Hoyt
November 13, 2019
The LLM in ADR alum is an arbitrator, discovery referee and mediator, JAMS research attorney and Gould lecturer.
