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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.
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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
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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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.
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Thank you for your interest in USC Gould School of Law. Our class visits have concluded for the Spring semester. Please check back in September for our upcoming class visit and mock class schedules. In the meantime, here are a couple of videos from our previous mock classes.
Property with Professor Altman (Recording Available Here)
Contracts with Professor Rasmussen (Recording Available Here)
If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at (213) 740-2523 or email at admissions@law.usc.edu.
USC Gould School of Law welcomes the participation of individuals with disabilities at law school events. If you require special accommodations or have any questions, please contact the USC Gould Admissions Office at (213) 740-2523 or admissions@law.usc.edu.
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USC Gould Title IX trailblazer works to put more women in leadership roles
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"If we can continue moving forward, the future is very bright," says Associate Dean Nickey Woods