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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 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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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 COURSES AND PROGRAMS
- CORPORATE AND CUSTOM EDUCATION
- + NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS
- ACADEMIC CALENDAR
- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- BAR ADMISSIONS
Add to Outlook or iCal: 2020-2021
Download as PDF: 2020-2021
Fall 2020 Semester
| DATE(S) IN 2020 | DAY(S) | EVENT | ||
| July 20-24 | Monday-Friday | JD Fall Registration | ||
| August 12 | Wednesday | G&IP Fall Registration | ||
| August 21 | Friday | Tuition Payment Deadline | ||
| August 24 | Monday | Law School Classes Begin | ||
| September 4 | Friday | End of Drop & Add Period
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| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day Holiday
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| October 9 | Friday | Petition Deadline - CR/D/F & Exam Rescheduling
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| November 9-13 | Monday-Friday | Spring Registration for JD | ||
| November 13 | Friday | Deadline to drop with a W | ||
| November 18 | Wednesday | Spring Registration for G&IP | ||
| November 24 | Tuesday | Friday classes meet | ||
| November 25-27 | Wednesday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break
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| December 3 | Thursday | Law School Classes End | ||
| December 4 | Friday | Study Day | ||
| December 5 | Saturday | Upper-Division Examinations Begin
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| December 8 | Tuesday | First-Year Examinations Begin
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| December 18 | Friday | All Take-Home Exams and Papers Due | ||
| December 18 | Friday | Fall Examinations End |
Spring 2021 Semester
| DATE(S) IN 2021 | DAY(S) | EVENT | ||
| January 8 | Friday | Tuition Payment Deadline | ||
| January 11 | Monday | Law School Classes Begin | ||
| January 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
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| January 22 | Friday | End of Drop & Add Period
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| February 15 | Monday | President’s Day Holiday
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| February 16 | Tuesday | Monday classes meet | ||
| February 26 | Friday | Petition Deadline - CR/D/F & Exam Rescheduling
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| March 15-19 | Monday-Friday | Spring Break
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| April 2 | Friday | Deadline to drop with a W | ||
| April 27 | Tuesday | Law School Classes End | ||
| April 28 | Wednesday | Upper-Division Examinations Begin
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| April 30 | Friday | First-Year Examinations Begin
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| May 11 | Tuesday | All Take-Home Exams and Papers Due | ||
| May 11 | Tuesday | Scheduled Examinations End | ||
| May 14 | Friday | Law School Commencement |
RECENT NEWS
Karen Wong to serve as chair of USC Gould Board of Councilors
August 3, 2020
Wong (JD 1986) is a pioneer in the renewable energy space
USC Gould receives $1M scholarship endowment to enhance diversity efforts, support law students
July 29, 2020
The gift establishes the Rosalie and Harold Rae Brown Scholarship at the law school
USC Gould’s Access to Justice Practicum plays key role in lawsuit ruling
July 20, 2020
Students gain important career experience working on Hernandez v. DMV
