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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.
- Student Life
Student Life
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 2018-2019 Academic Year
Orin Kerr Named to Professorship
May 3, 2018
Criminal procedure and computer crime law expert honored
May 3, 2018
Criminal procedure and computer crime law expert honored
Washington Post Publisher To Deliver JD Commencement Address
May 30, 2017
Ambassador Lamia Mekhemar, Consul General of Egypt, To Deliver G&IP Address
May 30, 2017
Ambassador Lamia Mekhemar, Consul General of Egypt, To Deliver G&IP Address
Detention and Deportation Lead Civil Liberties Discussion
April 30, 2018
Prominent ACLU litigator joins USC Gould for lively Q&A centered on immigration law
April 30, 2018
Prominent ACLU litigator joins USC Gould for lively Q&A centered on immigration law
Hollywood Comes to USC Gould
April 11, 2018
Screening of Shonda Rhimes series "For The People" draws more than 100 law students
April 11, 2018
Screening of Shonda Rhimes series "For The People" draws more than 100 law students
Judges Rule: Gould Students Poised and Prepared
April 5, 2018
Moot court finalists shine in annual competition
April 5, 2018
Moot court finalists shine in annual competition
Ron Garet to Retire After 40 Years in the Classroom
February 26, 2018
Garet is widely heralded as epitomizing ethical ideals
February 26, 2018
Garet is widely heralded as epitomizing ethical ideals
USC Saks Institute Receives $3 Million Gift
May 10, 2016
Doris Bry Trust recognizes the significant achievements of Saks Institute
May 10, 2016
Doris Bry Trust recognizes the significant achievements of Saks Institute
Have Documents, Will Travel
March 2, 2018
Immigration Clinic opens new frontiers for USC staff and students
March 2, 2018
Immigration Clinic opens new frontiers for USC staff and students
John Iino Named Chair of USC Gould School of Law’s Board of Councilors
February 28, 2018
Iino will assume the position July 1
February 28, 2018
Iino will assume the position July 1
Dreams Fulfilled
February 14, 2018
Gould Students Take Second Place at the National Moot Court Finals in New York
February 14, 2018
Gould Students Take Second Place at the National Moot Court Finals in New York
On the Movie Industry's Cutting Edge
January 26, 2018
Susan Kigawa (JD 1989) leverages her knowledge of entertainment and technology at The Walt Disney Studios
January 26, 2018
Susan Kigawa (JD 1989) leverages her knowledge of entertainment and technology at The Walt Disney Studios
Striving for Juvenile Justice
February 6, 2018
PCJP’s first juvenile LWOP resentencing client released from prison.
February 6, 2018
PCJP’s first juvenile LWOP resentencing client released from prison.
In Touch With Her Creative Side
December 15, 2017
For Natasha Stassen (LLM 2015), a dream becomes reality at Annapurna Pictures
December 15, 2017
For Natasha Stassen (LLM 2015), a dream becomes reality at Annapurna Pictures
Rapper Common and PCJP Lobby for Criminal Justice Reform
January 23, 2018
PCJP currently represents dozens of youth offenders, serving adult life sentences
January 23, 2018
PCJP currently represents dozens of youth offenders, serving adult life sentences
Largest Named Scholarship Established by a Law Firm at USC Gould
December 15, 2017
Generous $500,000 gift honors Phillip R. Nicholson (JD 1961)
December 15, 2017
Generous $500,000 gift honors Phillip R. Nicholson (JD 1961)
Ready for Whatever Comes His Way
December 18, 2017
Top music lawyer Jason Karlov (JD 1995) takes holistic approach representing iconic talent
December 18, 2017
Top music lawyer Jason Karlov (JD 1995) takes holistic approach representing iconic talent
USC Gould Graduates Celebrate Passing the Bar
December 8, 2017
New lawyers take their oath after passing the nation’s most difficult bar exam
December 8, 2017
New lawyers take their oath after passing the nation’s most difficult bar exam
Start with “Yes”
November 27, 2017
During “Conversation with the Dean,” alumnus Paul Richardson (JD1990) shares career insights
November 27, 2017
During “Conversation with the Dean,” alumnus Paul Richardson (JD1990) shares career insights
Saks Institute Holds Discussion on Involuntary Commitment
November 20, 2017
Judge Jim Bianco ’87 discusses mental health court
November 20, 2017
Judge Jim Bianco ’87 discusses mental health court
USC Gould Hosts Tax Symposium
November 10, 2017
Experts with Tax Analysts, the American Bar Foundation and USC discuss tax reform
November 10, 2017
Experts with Tax Analysts, the American Bar Foundation and USC discuss tax reform
Showing Up for Veterans
November 10, 2017
Gould students and alumni team up to offer legal assistance to former military personnel
November 10, 2017
Gould students and alumni team up to offer legal assistance to former military personnel
Top International Arbitration Judge Shares Global Insights
November 7, 2017
The Hon. Charles N. Brower delivers annual Roth Lecture
November 7, 2017
The Hon. Charles N. Brower delivers annual Roth Lecture
Prof Thomas Lyon Launches Nation’s First Project On Child Witness Testimony
November 6, 2017
Will build on successful two-decade program
November 6, 2017
Will build on successful two-decade program
A Decade of Waging Justice
November 1, 2017
Two alumni saw an urgent need and founded an organization to protect exploited workers
November 1, 2017
Two alumni saw an urgent need and founded an organization to protect exploited workers
Commitment to Excellence
October 30, 2017
The Southern California Law Review honors three of its editors
October 30, 2017
The Southern California Law Review honors three of its editors
PCJP Juvenile Justice Bills Become Law
October 12, 2017
New bills signed by Gov. Brown mean second chances for youth in California
October 12, 2017
New bills signed by Gov. Brown mean second chances for youth in California
USC Immigration Clinic Launches Citizenship Initiative
September 20, 2017
Workshops help naturalize members of the Trojan Family
September 20, 2017
Workshops help naturalize members of the Trojan Family
Time to Celebrate the Class of 2020
September 5, 2017
USC Gould welcomes one of the most diverse classes in its history
September 5, 2017
USC Gould welcomes one of the most diverse classes in its history
Gould Grad Rights a Wrong
August 30, 2017
Sidney Kanazawa ’78 Scores a High Court Win for Fellow Alumnus
August 30, 2017
Sidney Kanazawa ’78 Scores a High Court Win for Fellow Alumnus
Career Services Dean Takes Community Approach
August 25, 2017
Elizabeth Armour calls on alumni, faculty and staff to help grads succeed
August 25, 2017
Elizabeth Armour calls on alumni, faculty and staff to help grads succeed
Getting a Foundation in U.S. Law
July 28, 2017
Students from around the globe join USC Gould for legal education this summer
July 28, 2017
Students from around the globe join USC Gould for legal education this summer
Remaking Our Legal System for a Better Tomorrow
July 25, 2017
Prof. Gillian Hadfield’s “Rules for a Flat World” takes on the future of law
July 25, 2017
Prof. Gillian Hadfield’s “Rules for a Flat World” takes on the future of law
Law Students Get to Know Future Employers
June 27, 2017
Second annual "Meet the Firm Night" helps 2Ls strategize job search efforts
June 27, 2017
Second annual "Meet the Firm Night" helps 2Ls strategize job search efforts
RECENT NEWS
Hollywood Comes to USC Gould
April 11, 2018
Screening of Shonda Rhimes series "For The People" draws more than 100 law students
Judges Rule: Gould Students Poised and Prepared
April 5, 2018
Moot court finalists shine in annual competition
Follow the Need
April 3, 2018
Children’s rights pioneer Marian Wright Edelman inspires at USC Gould
