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About USC Gould
USC Gould is a top-ranked law school with a 120-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 interdisciplinary curriculum, experiential learning opportunities and specialized areas.
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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.
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- 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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- ABOUT USC GOULD
- A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
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USC Law Magazine
USC Law Magazine is published twice a year and showcases USC Gould School of Law's programs, students, faculty and alumni. Please send questions, news releases and subscription requests to magazine@law.usc.edu.
- Fall/Winter 2020
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- Fall/Winter 2019
- Spring/Summer 2019
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- Fall/Winter 2017
- Spring/Summer 2017
- Fall/Winter 2016
- Spring/Summer 2016
- Fall 2015/Winter 2016
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- Fall 2013/Winter 2014
- Spring/Summer 2013
- Fall 2012/Winter 2013
- Spring/Summer 2012
- Fall 2009
- Spring 2009
- Fall 2008
- Spring 2008
- Spring/Summer 2007
- Fall/Winter 2006
- Spring/Summer 2006
- Fall 2005
- Spring 2005
- Fall 2004
Clinical Perspectives
The Clinical Perspectives newsletter is published one to two times a year and showcases the work of our six clinics — Immigration, Intellectual Property and Technology, International Human Rights, Mediation, Post-Conviction Justice Project and Small Business.
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- Fall/Winter 2016
- Spring/Summer 2016
- Spring/Summer 2015
- Spring/Summer 2014
- Fall/Winter 2013/2014
- Spring/Summer 2013
- Fall/Winter 2012
- Spring/Summer 2012
Graphic Identity Guide
The graphic identity guide provides clear guidelines on use of logotypes, typefaces and colors associated with USC and USC Gould. Logos and templates are available to ensure communication and marketing materials maintain a professional and consistent look.
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- Download Logo & Template Assets (myLaw Portal Log In Required)
- Website & Collateral Style Guide
RECENT NEWS

Message from the Dean: Retirement of Scott Bice
April 1, 2021
Scott Bice is a former Dean and beloved professor, whose name is synonymous with the Gould School of Law

Gould professor wins Fulbright research scholar grant to study international refugee law
March 31, 2021
Hannah Garry to spend spring 2022 at University of Oslo Law

A year into the pandemic, mothers and children are still struggling
March 24, 2021
Prof. Clare Pastore is among USC experts to propose long-term solutions