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Law and Advocacy Certificate

USC Gould School of Law
USC's Gould School of Law and  Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work offer a residential Law and Advocacy certificate designed for those who seek to learn more about the intersection of law and social change.

The certificate explores the legal framework and regulations around social work change in the United States. Our residential Law and Advocacy certificate is offered in-person at our USC University Park Campus.

Why Choose the Residential Law and Advocacy Certificate at USC Gould?

The on-campus Law and Advocacy certificate — taken independently or concurrently with the residential Master of Studies in Law (MSL) — will provide you with a competitive edge in the field of social work.

You will learn alongside our residential MSL students in a dynamic and engaging classroom. We foster interaction among students and our outstanding faculty, who teach our courses to ensure you understand current laws and practices that impact social work and its administration. The residential curriculum provides a convenient, flexible way to pursue this advanced training, while meeting the demands of your profession.

You can complete the Law and Advocacy certificate in as few as three semesters.

Learning Outcomes

Through the residential Law and Advocacy certificate, you will:

  • Learn the fundamental concepts of social change
  • Learn the history and development of common law in the U.S. and acquire fluency in legal terminology, enabling you to read and analyze legal provisions, statutes, and case law effectively and accurately
  • Gain an understanding of where legal issues may arise, how to assess these issues using legal framework, and how to respond to these issues in real-world social work settings

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