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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.
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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
IRS commissioner addresses tax professionals
March 12, 2020
Charles Rettig encourages participants of USC Gould’s Tax Institute to work with the agency.
March 12, 2020
Charles Rettig encourages participants of USC Gould’s Tax Institute to work with the agency.
$2 million gift to Public Interest Law Foundation supports 30-year legacy of service, education
February 28, 2020
The gift comes from educator, philanthropist Barbara Bice.
February 28, 2020
The gift comes from educator, philanthropist Barbara Bice.
When the USC Gould School of Law Called Downtown L.A. Home
March 2, 2020
USC students of a century ago pursued law right in the middle of the legal scene: downtown Los Angeles’ hotbed of courthouses.
March 2, 2020
USC students of a century ago pursued law right in the middle of the legal scene: downtown Los Angeles’ hotbed of courthouses.
Former SF District Attorney George Gascón discusses criminal justice reform goals
February 19, 2020
LA County DA candidate addresses students, faculty
February 19, 2020
LA County DA candidate addresses students, faculty
“Life and Innocence” panel discussion explores PCJP role in criminal justice advocacy
February 13, 2020
Event focuses on personal stories of former clients
February 13, 2020
Event focuses on personal stories of former clients
Winter Break Pro Bono Project supports skill-building, giving back to those in need
February 5, 2020
Experiential Learning offers new opportunity for students
February 5, 2020
Experiential Learning offers new opportunity for students
JD Graduates Sworn in as Newest Members of California Bar
February 5, 2020
Judges Guillemet and Spaeth offered words of advice and congratulations.
February 5, 2020
Judges Guillemet and Spaeth offered words of advice and congratulations.
USC Gould podcast takes on 2020 election
February 5, 2020
Prof. Franita Tolson talks voting rights in new podcast with Ohio State University.
February 5, 2020
Prof. Franita Tolson talks voting rights in new podcast with Ohio State University.
Celebrating 120 Years at the Forefront
January 30, 2020
Explore the Winter 2019 issue of USC Law magazine.
January 30, 2020
Explore the Winter 2019 issue of USC Law magazine.
The JD Journalist
January 23, 2020
Allison Hope Weiner, JD 1987, is a news producer for ABC News 20/20 and investigative journalist
January 23, 2020
Allison Hope Weiner, JD 1987, is a news producer for ABC News 20/20 and investigative journalist
Roth Lecture features Hon. Karen Nelson Moore discussing technology and impacts on the law
January 10, 2020
Judge explores evolving tech and its impact on the law.
January 10, 2020
Judge explores evolving tech and its impact on the law.
Prof. Hannah Garry argues for victims’ rights in international court hearing in The Hague
December 19, 2019
Garry speaks before Appeals Chamber of the ICC.
December 19, 2019
Garry speaks before Appeals Chamber of the ICC.
The fight for freedom
December 2, 2019
Prof. Ariela Gross’ new book explores role of law in creating regimes of race.
December 2, 2019
Prof. Ariela Gross’ new book explores role of law in creating regimes of race.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner discusses criminal justice in action with Prof. Jody Armour
December 13, 2019
Talk covers death penalty reform, victims' rights, police.
December 13, 2019
Talk covers death penalty reform, victims' rights, police.
International Human Rights Clinic to celebrate 10 cohorts of impactful advocates
December 2, 2019
Students, clinic earn attention of human rights community.
December 2, 2019
Students, clinic earn attention of human rights community.
Living – and Protecting – the American Dream
December 2, 2019
Alum You Chung Hong helped thousands of families, becoming the nation’s foremost Chinese attorney.
December 2, 2019
Alum You Chung Hong helped thousands of families, becoming the nation’s foremost Chinese attorney.
A Heart for the Arts
December 2, 2019
Alum Karen Grant-Selma’s road to entertainment law leads to executive role at The Oprah Winfrey Network.
December 2, 2019
Alum Karen Grant-Selma’s road to entertainment law leads to executive role at The Oprah Winfrey Network.
A Family Within a Family
December 2, 2019
The Black Law Students Association celebrates more than 50 years of building diversity and community at Gould.
December 2, 2019
The Black Law Students Association celebrates more than 50 years of building diversity and community at Gould.
Dean Guzman Leads Latino Growth Initiative
December 2, 2019
Gould's Dean aims to enhance opportunities for the Latino community at USC.
December 2, 2019
Gould's Dean aims to enhance opportunities for the Latino community at USC.
Dean Guzman reflects on change, challenges and community at USC Gould
December 3, 2019
Guzman focuses on the law school's future, while staying true to its core.
December 3, 2019
Guzman focuses on the law school's future, while staying true to its core.
Author Esmé Weijun Wang shares hope at Saks Institute Distinguished Fall Lecture
November 26, 2019
10th annual event covers stigma, self-advocacy.
November 26, 2019
10th annual event covers stigma, self-advocacy.
New Class Focuses on Homeless Advocacy
November 13, 2019
Externship course inspires law students to learn the skills to advocate for people who are homeless or those at risk.
November 13, 2019
Externship course inspires law students to learn the skills to advocate for people who are homeless or those at risk.
Life-Changing Experience
November 13, 2019
Veterans Law Practicum immerses students in issues affecting vulnerable veteran communities.
November 13, 2019
Veterans Law Practicum immerses students in issues affecting vulnerable veteran communities.
Ninety Years of Paving the Way Toward Justice
November 13, 2019
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles celebrates fruitful connection with USC Gould.
November 13, 2019
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles celebrates fruitful connection with USC Gould.
From Helicopter Pilot to Law School Graduate
November 21, 2019
After a successful career in the military, Yvette Kelley returned home to Los Angeles for a career in law.
November 21, 2019
After a successful career in the military, Yvette Kelley returned home to Los Angeles for a career in law.
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.
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.
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.
Furthering USC Gould’s Investment in Public Interest
January 9, 2020
Summer stipend program supports students pursuing public interest law.
January 9, 2020
Summer stipend program supports students pursuing public interest law.
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
Western Center on Law & Poverty honors 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
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
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
IRS commissioner addresses tax professionals
March 12, 2020
Charles Rettig encourages participants of USC Gould’s Tax Institute to work with the agency.
When the USC Gould School of Law Called Downtown L.A. Home
March 2, 2020
USC students of a century ago pursued law right in the middle of the legal scene: downtown Los Angeles’ hotbed of courth...
$2 million gift to Public Interest Law Foundation supports 30-year legacy of service, education
February 28, 2020
The gift comes from educator, philanthropist Barbara Bice.
