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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.
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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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Annual Academic Calendar & Important Dates
USC Gould School of Law
- DEGREES
- CERTIFICATES
- + AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
- ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- BUSINESS LAW
- MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT AND TECHNOLOGY LAW
- PUBLIC INTEREST LAW
- + EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
- UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
- CORPORATE AND CUSTOM EDUCATION
- + NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS
- ACADEMIC CALENDAR
- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- BAR ADMISSIONS
Add to Outlook or iCal: 2022-2023
Download as PDF: 2022-2023
Fall 2022 Semester
| DATE(S) IN 2022 | DAY(S) | EVENT | ||
| July 18-7 | Monday-Sunday | JD Fall Registration | ||
| August 8-12 | Monday-Friday | Gould Preview | ||
| August 10 | Wednesday | G&IP Fall Registration | ||
| August 15 | Monday | JD Fall Registration - Add/Drop Period Opens | ||
| August 15 | Monday | Orientation Begins | ||
| August 19 | Friday | Tuition Payment Deadline | ||
| August 22 | Monday | Law School Classes Begin | ||
| September 2 | Friday | Add/Drop Period Ends at 4 pm | ||
| September 5 | Monday | Labor Day Holiday
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| October 7 | Friday | CR/D/F Deadline | ||
| October 7 | Friday | Exam Rescheduling Deadlilne | ||
| November 7-11 | Monday-Friday | JD Spring Registration | ||
| November 11 | Friday | Deadline to drop with a W | ||
| November 11 | Friday | Veterans Day Holiday
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| November 16 | Wednesday | G&IP Spring Registration | ||
| November 21 | Monday | JD Spring Registration – Add/Drop Period Opens | ||
| November 22 | Tuesday | Friday classes meet | ||
| November 23-25 | Wednesday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break
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| December 2 | Friday | Law School Classes End | ||
| December 3-4 | Saturday-Sunday | Study Days | ||
| December 5 | Monday | Fall Examinations Begin | ||
| December 17 | Saturday | All Take-Home Exams and Papers Due at Noon | ||
| December 17 | Saturday | Fall Examinations End | ||
| December 19-20 | Monday-Tuesday | Exam make-up Days |
Spring 2023 Semester
| DATE(S) IN 2023 | DAY(S) | EVENT | ||
| January 6 | Friday | Tuition Payment Deadline | ||
| January 9 | Monday | Law School Classes Begin | ||
| January 16 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
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| January 20 | Friday | Add/Drop Period Ends at 4 pm | ||
| February 20 | Monday | President's Day Holiday
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| February 21 | Tuesday | Monday classes meet | ||
| February 24 | Friday | CR/D/F Deadline | ||
| February 24 | Friday | Exam Rescheduling Deadline | ||
| March 13-17 | Monday-Friday | Spring Recess | ||
| March 31 | Friday | Deadline to drop with a W | ||
| April 25 | Tuesday | Law School Classes End | ||
| April 26-27 | Wednesday-Thursday | Study Days | ||
| April 28 | Friday | Spring Examinations Begin | ||
| May 11 | Thursday | Spring Examinations End | ||
| May 11 | Thursday | All Take-Home Exams and Papers Due at Noon | ||
| May 12 | Friday | Law School Commencement |
RECENT NEWS
USC Gould welcomes JD Class of 2025, setting new marks in academic excellence
September 22, 2022
Diverse, talented class continues trend of scholarly achievement and professional impact
Newest group of USC Gould master’s students represents nearly 40 countries worldwide
September 22, 2022
This fall’s Graduate and International Programs include new social work certificates
Gould professor recognized for groundbreaking research
September 13, 2022
Professor Mugambi Jouet honored for paper that contributes to understanding of U.S. legal history
