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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 2019-2020 Academic Year
Worth the Risk
May 28, 2019
Meet Allyson Sonenshine (JD 1996), an entrepreneur and women's health advocate in Orange County
May 28, 2019
Meet Allyson Sonenshine (JD 1996), an entrepreneur and women's health advocate in Orange County
G&IP Grads Celebrate Commencement, Milestones
May 23, 2019
Dean Andrew Guzman encourages students to exhibit the five traits of a Trojan
May 23, 2019
Dean Andrew Guzman encourages students to exhibit the five traits of a Trojan
JD Class of 2019 Graduates
May 21, 2019
Dean Andrew Guzman urged new alumni to remain people of “high character”
May 21, 2019
Dean Andrew Guzman urged new alumni to remain people of “high character”
Gould Admissions Expands Outreach Efforts
May 17, 2019
Law school exploration workshop opportunities extended to high school students
May 17, 2019
Law school exploration workshop opportunities extended to high school students
Fifth Annual Wellness Week Features Panels and Puppies
May 17, 2019
Student Support Office, with Graduate and International Programs, promote wellness
May 17, 2019
Student Support Office, with Graduate and International Programs, promote wellness
Awards Ceremony Recognizes Contributions of Faculty, Students, Staff
May 7, 2019
Spring tradition celebrates Gould community
May 7, 2019
Spring tradition celebrates Gould community
Kiki Carson (JD 2019) on Challenges, College and California
May 7, 2019
Get to know an impressive 2019 grad
May 7, 2019
Get to know an impressive 2019 grad
First Fellow
April 30, 2019
Immigrant Justice Corps selects its first Gould student for prestigious fellowship
April 30, 2019
Immigrant Justice Corps selects its first Gould student for prestigious fellowship
Gould Professors Honored at Chair Installation Ceremony
April 24, 2019
Innovation, personal passion motivate Profs Jonathan Barnett and David Cruz
April 24, 2019
Innovation, personal passion motivate Profs Jonathan Barnett and David Cruz
Sunny Skies Ahead
April 23, 2019
Meet Karine Akopchikyan (JD 2015), who chairs the L.A. committee of the USC Gould Alumni Association
April 23, 2019
Meet Karine Akopchikyan (JD 2015), who chairs the L.A. committee of the USC Gould Alumni Association
Prof. George Lefcoe Retires from USC Gould
April 19, 2019
Over five decades, Lefcoe shepherded the real estate careers of countless Gould students
April 19, 2019
Over five decades, Lefcoe shepherded the real estate careers of countless Gould students
At Symposium, Scholars and Advocates Delve Into Sanctuary City Policies
April 17, 2019
Interdisciplinary Law Journal hosts panels on sanctuary laws.
April 17, 2019
Interdisciplinary Law Journal hosts panels on sanctuary laws.
Office of Experiential Learning Offers Students Inspiration for Pro Bono Work
April 10, 2019
Two efforts over spring break encourage public service.
April 10, 2019
Two efforts over spring break encourage public service.
Saks Institute Explores Living and Working with Mental Illness
April 10, 2019
Comedian Maria Bamford and former NBA star Metta World Peace joined the Symposium.
April 10, 2019
Comedian Maria Bamford and former NBA star Metta World Peace joined the Symposium.
Does Patent Reform Need Reforming?
April 3, 2019
Gould hosts its first-ever conference for scholars, attorneys and policymakers to discuss U.S. patent system.
April 3, 2019
Gould hosts its first-ever conference for scholars, attorneys and policymakers to discuss U.S. patent system.
Pioneer and Public Servant
March 25, 2019
Judge Dorothy W. Nelson Lecture announced at Gould ADR symposium.
March 25, 2019
Judge Dorothy W. Nelson Lecture announced at Gould ADR symposium.
At 70, Moot Court Offers High Drama
March 19, 2019
This year's competition marked the 70th anniversary of the honors program
March 19, 2019
This year's competition marked the 70th anniversary of the honors program
A Focus on Modern-Day Civil Rights
March 19, 2019
Attorney and advocate Vanita Gupta joins Q&A spanning her democracy work
March 19, 2019
Attorney and advocate Vanita Gupta joins Q&A spanning her democracy work
Message from the Dean: 2019 U.S. News Rankings
March 12, 2019
While Gould has risen to No. 17 nationally, we are also proud of the many examples that illustrate our excellence.
March 12, 2019
While Gould has risen to No. 17 nationally, we are also proud of the many examples that illustrate our excellence.
Making Connections That Last
March 11, 2019
More than 300 alumni and students attended this year’s Mentor Lunch
March 11, 2019
More than 300 alumni and students attended this year’s Mentor Lunch
USC Gould Receives $3 Million Gift to Endow C. David Molina First Generation Professionals Program
March 7, 2019
March 7, 2019
Developing Future Leaders
February 28, 2019
Interim USC President Wanda Austin in Conversation with Dean Guzman
February 28, 2019
Interim USC President Wanda Austin in Conversation with Dean Guzman
The Next Chapter
February 28, 2019
Jenny Farrell (JD 2011) takes the helm at Mental Health Advocacy Services
February 28, 2019
Jenny Farrell (JD 2011) takes the helm at Mental Health Advocacy Services
Pulitzer Prize Winner Annette Gordon-Reed On Race and Reality
February 27, 2019
Gordon-Reed delivers 17th Annual Law and Humanities Distinguished Lecture
February 27, 2019
Gordon-Reed delivers 17th Annual Law and Humanities Distinguished Lecture
For Maximum Security Inmates, USC’s Post-Conviction Justice Project Sparks Hope
February 26, 2019
Gould students join team to counsel life-term youth
February 26, 2019
Gould students join team to counsel life-term youth
Making Human Connections
February 19, 2019
USC Gould's Student Support office leads a conversation on diversity and wellness
February 19, 2019
USC Gould's Student Support office leads a conversation on diversity and wellness
Meet the Lawyer-Turned-Professor Behind Gould’s Small Business Clinic
February 14, 2019
Prof. Chasalow and the SBC have helped nearly 3,000 clients
February 14, 2019
Prof. Chasalow and the SBC have helped nearly 3,000 clients
Providing Powerful Insight and Perspective
January 24, 2019
IHRC students toured and reported on violations at Southern California detention centers
January 24, 2019
IHRC students toured and reported on violations at Southern California detention centers
The Luxe Life in Paris
January 18, 2019
Independent journalist Nazanin Lankarani ’90 considers her law degree and experience vital assets
January 18, 2019
Independent journalist Nazanin Lankarani ’90 considers her law degree and experience vital assets
Highlights from 2018
December 20, 2018
As the year quickly comes to a close, we look back at Gould’s most notable moments
December 20, 2018
As the year quickly comes to a close, we look back at Gould’s most notable moments
Welcome to the Legal Profession
December 20, 2018
Recent Gould grads reunite to celebrate passing the bar exam
December 20, 2018
Recent Gould grads reunite to celebrate passing the bar exam
Prof. Ryo Leads Study on Alleged Civil and Human Rights Violations in Detention Facilities
December 12, 2018
Allegations are numerous, according to USC Gould study
December 12, 2018
Allegations are numerous, according to USC Gould study
Transforming Criminal Justice
December 3, 2018
Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner, a former defense and civil rights attorney, talks reform
December 3, 2018
Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner, a former defense and civil rights attorney, talks reform
Meet Future Trojan Lawyer Elena Sakova
November 29, 2018
Learn some quick facts about one of our current LLM students
November 29, 2018
Learn some quick facts about one of our current LLM students
Meet Future Trojan Lawyer Chris Pineda
November 29, 2018
Learn some quick facts about one of our current first-year JD students
November 29, 2018
Learn some quick facts about one of our current first-year JD students
She Makes the Impossible Possible
November 21, 2018
At X, Ashley Hu (JD 2007) applies her tech and legal skills to solve unprecedented challenges
November 21, 2018
At X, Ashley Hu (JD 2007) applies her tech and legal skills to solve unprecedented challenges
Time Tracker
November 21, 2018
With his award-winning startup, Ryan Alshak (JD 2013) seeks to transform the way lawyers work
November 21, 2018
With his award-winning startup, Ryan Alshak (JD 2013) seeks to transform the way lawyers work
More Than a Power Lawyer
November 21, 2018
Entrepreneur Dorna Moini (JD 2012) deploys tech to close the justice gap
November 21, 2018
Entrepreneur Dorna Moini (JD 2012) deploys tech to close the justice gap
Game Changer Boosts Value of New Industry
November 21, 2018
Sam Goldberg (JD 2006) transcends the noise to create a bonafide blockchain startup
November 21, 2018
Sam Goldberg (JD 2006) transcends the noise to create a bonafide blockchain startup
Encouraging Innovation
November 21, 2018
Prof. Jonathan Barnett keeps a bird's eye view on media, entertainment, and technology law trends
November 21, 2018
Prof. Jonathan Barnett keeps a bird's eye view on media, entertainment, and technology law trends
A Lawyer Who Can Code
November 21, 2018
Jef Pearlman, interim director of the IP Clinic, brings a background in tech to his teaching
November 21, 2018
Jef Pearlman, interim director of the IP Clinic, brings a background in tech to his teaching
Her Curiosity Runs Deep
November 21, 2018
Professor Dorothy Lund explores untapped topics in corporate law
November 21, 2018
Professor Dorothy Lund explores untapped topics in corporate law
Where Creativity Meets Order
November 20, 2018
A cybersecurity and privacy attorney chairs the OC regional USC Gould Alumni Association Committee
November 20, 2018
A cybersecurity and privacy attorney chairs the OC regional USC Gould Alumni Association Committee
Career Changers
November 15, 2018
Annual career fair offers students opportunity to meet with a wide range of local public interest organizations
November 15, 2018
Annual career fair offers students opportunity to meet with a wide range of local public interest organizations
On-the Job and Living with Mental Health Disorders
November 14, 2018
Prof. Elyn Saks leads discussion on reducing stigma in the workplace
November 14, 2018
Prof. Elyn Saks leads discussion on reducing stigma in the workplace
Prof. Lisa Klerman Honored by the SCMA
November 9, 2018
Klerman is a renowned expert in alternative dispute resolution
November 9, 2018
Klerman is a renowned expert in alternative dispute resolution
Teamwork, Trust and Personal Disputes
October 29, 2018
In a collaboration with the LAFD, the Mediation Clinic helps resolve conflicts between firefighters
October 29, 2018
In a collaboration with the LAFD, the Mediation Clinic helps resolve conflicts between firefighters
Head of Amazon Studios Opens Up About Inclusion and Competition
October 24, 2018
Jen Salke discussed the future of entertainment media at annual Gould Institute
October 24, 2018
Jen Salke discussed the future of entertainment media at annual Gould Institute
Who in the World Was Isabel Gonzalez?
October 17, 2018
In his new book, Prof. Sam Erman considers Puerto Rican Citizenship
October 17, 2018
In his new book, Prof. Sam Erman considers Puerto Rican Citizenship
The Real Estate Coach
October 1, 2018
Danny Guggenheim (JD 2004) brings his expertise back to campus
October 1, 2018
Danny Guggenheim (JD 2004) brings his expertise back to campus
USC Gould Launches On-Campus Master of Studies in Law Degree
September 19, 2018
The residential master’s degree is designed for non-lawyer professionals
September 19, 2018
The residential master’s degree is designed for non-lawyer professionals
USC Gould Prof. Dan Simon Named Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar
September 19, 2018
Simon is one of the nation’s 15 distinguished scholars chosen this year
September 19, 2018
Simon is one of the nation’s 15 distinguished scholars chosen this year
USC Gould Raises the Bar in Record-Breaking Year
August 30, 2018
The law school enjoys surge of applications and highest median GPA in history
August 30, 2018
The law school enjoys surge of applications and highest median GPA in history
Tough Negotiator, Encouraging Mentor
September 4, 2018
Ted Russell ’94 practices at Fox what he learned at Gould
September 4, 2018
Ted Russell ’94 practices at Fox what he learned at Gould
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.
She Judges in Paradise
July 26, 2018
Maritime litigator Elyze Iriarte (JD 2001) reflects on the pleasures of serving on the bench in her native Guam
July 26, 2018
Maritime litigator Elyze Iriarte (JD 2001) reflects on the pleasures of serving on the bench in her native Guam
Prof. Orin Kerr is the Most-Cited Criminal Law and Procedure Faculty Member in the U.S.
August 22, 2018
Kerr’s scholarship was cited 1,300 times
August 22, 2018
Kerr’s scholarship was cited 1,300 times
Professionals with an Edge in Law
July 19, 2018
MSL graduates bring to the business world a better understanding of legal issues
July 19, 2018
MSL graduates bring to the business world a better understanding of legal issues
USC Gould Launches Online Certificates in Health Care and Financial Compliance
July 18, 2018
The new certificates are available in the fall
July 18, 2018
The new certificates are available in the fall
Confronting Brutality: Human Rights Law as Life-Saving Work
July 18, 2018
Prof. Hannah Garry is dedicated to fighting for ideals of justice and reconciliation
July 18, 2018
Prof. Hannah Garry is dedicated to fighting for ideals of justice and reconciliation
Meet the Trojan Trio Behind an L.A. Real Estate Empire
July 10, 2018
Each sibling runs a division of the family-owned company
July 10, 2018
Each sibling runs a division of the family-owned company
RECENT NEWS
Worth the Risk
May 28, 2019
Meet Allyson Sonenshine (JD 1996), an entrepreneur and women's health advocate in Orange County
G&IP Grads Celebrate Commencement, Milestones
May 23, 2019
Dean Andrew Guzman encourages students to exhibit the five traits of a Trojan
JD Class of 2019 Graduates
May 21, 2019
Dean Andrew Guzman urged new alumni to remain people of “high character”
