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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 2020-2021 Academic Year
They want you … to vote
August 5, 2020
Gould alumni boost civic participation with Rock the Vote and I am a voter
August 5, 2020
Gould alumni boost civic participation with Rock the Vote and I am a voter
Friends of the Court
August 4, 2020
USC law professors lend expertise to national, international court decisions
August 4, 2020
USC law professors lend expertise to national, international court decisions
Karen Wong to serve as chair of USC Gould Board of Councilors
August 3, 2020
Wong (JD 1986) is a pioneer in the renewable energy space
August 3, 2020
Wong (JD 1986) is a pioneer in the renewable energy space
USC Gould receives $1M scholarship endowment to enhance diversity efforts, support law students
July 29, 2020
The gift establishes the Rosalie and Harold Rae Brown Scholarship at the law school
July 29, 2020
The gift establishes the Rosalie and Harold Rae Brown Scholarship at the law school
Making the connection
July 28, 2020
Noemi Perez (MSL 2019) brokers agreement between national sorority, National Parks Service using skills learned at Gould
July 28, 2020
Noemi Perez (MSL 2019) brokers agreement between national sorority, National Parks Service using skills learned at Gould
USC Post-Conviction Justice Project: Legislative Highlights
July 24, 2020
For 40 years, PCJP has worked closely with state legislators and advocates to enact legislation establishing more equity and fairness in laws guiding sentencing and parole.
July 24, 2020
For 40 years, PCJP has worked closely with state legislators and advocates to enact legislation establishing more equity and fairness in laws guiding sentencing and parole.
USC Gould launches 1L reading group program
July 23, 2020
Goal to help students build community with each other and faculty
July 23, 2020
Goal to help students build community with each other and faculty
Inspiring passion for justice
July 23, 2020
USC Post-Conviction Justice Project celebrates 40 years of leading the way in education and reforms.
July 23, 2020
USC Post-Conviction Justice Project celebrates 40 years of leading the way in education and reforms.
USC Gould’s Access to Justice Practicum plays key role in lawsuit ruling
July 20, 2020
Students gain important career experience working on Hernandez v. DMV
July 20, 2020
Students gain important career experience working on Hernandez v. DMV
Bringing the real world into the classroom
July 17, 2020
Gould health care law experts prepare students for a rapidly evolving industry
July 17, 2020
Gould health care law experts prepare students for a rapidly evolving industry
Expanding career horizons for people with disabilities
July 15, 2020
USC Saks Institute partners with national mentorship program
July 15, 2020
USC Saks Institute partners with national mentorship program
Spotlight on Public Service: Alumni Q&A with Kei Sato
July 13, 2020
2011 graduate of Gould's LLM program pursues public service career in Japan
July 13, 2020
2011 graduate of Gould's LLM program pursues public service career in Japan
Learning the rules of tech tools
July 9, 2020
Media, Entertainment & Technology courses integrate tech into practice of law
July 9, 2020
Media, Entertainment & Technology courses integrate tech into practice of law
Three clients freed from California prisons
July 9, 2020
USC Gould's Post-Conviction Justice Project helps secure second chances for three clients serving life sentences.
July 9, 2020
USC Gould's Post-Conviction Justice Project helps secure second chances for three clients serving life sentences.
RECENT NEWS
Karen Wong to serve as chair of USC Gould Board of Councilors
August 3, 2020
Wong (JD 1986) is a pioneer in the renewable energy space
USC Gould receives $1M scholarship endowment to enhance diversity efforts, support law students
July 29, 2020
The gift establishes the Rosalie and Harold Rae Brown Scholarship at the law school
USC Gould’s Access to Justice Practicum plays key role in lawsuit ruling
July 20, 2020
Students gain important career experience working on Hernandez v. DMV
