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Come 𝚂𝙲 us in 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒍𝒖 on December 5th! ☀️

Join us for an evening of great company and delicious food! Enjoy heavy appetizers and, for the first 30 guests to arrive, a $20 drink card on us. Don’t miss out!

#Honolulu #USCGould #LawSchool #Admissions #LawSchoolAdmissions #Hawaii #Reception #lawschoolprospectivestudents #USC

📣 Takeover Alert! 📣 🚨 Get ready for a be

📣 Takeover Alert! 📣

🚨 Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of Jonathan and Josh! 🚨

This Wednesday, November 20th, Jonathan and Josh are taking over our Instagram to give you an exclusive peek into their law-school lives and JLSA leadership! From study sessions ☕️ to class vibes 📚, campus hangouts 🎥, and everything in between—these two are showing you how they balance it all.

#USCGould #LawSchoolLife #DayInTheLife #TrojanTakeover #USC 🏛

🚨 EXCITING NEWS! 🚨 Today, the LLSA Leadersh

🚨 EXCITING NEWS! 🚨

Today, the LLSA Leadership will be TAKING OVER our Instagram! 🎉🌟

Get ready for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of Sinead and Nicole, the dynamic leaders of the Latinx Law Students Association (LLSA). They’ll take you through the power of community at USC Gould. 💼✨

#USCGould #FutureLawyers #LawSchoolLife #TrojanFamily #LawSchoolJourney #USC

🚨🚨🚨 TOMORROW: MEG TAKES OVER THE GRAM! 🚨🚨🚨

The countdown is ON! ⏳YOU do NOT want to miss it. 💥

Make sure you’re following, set your notifications, and get your questions and comments ready to send her way. 💬

#USCGould #LawSchoolLife #USCLaw #LawAdmissions #USC #FutureTrojan #LawSchoolJourney #TrojanFamily #USCLawAdmissions #GouldLaw #LawSchoolInspo #AdmissionsInsights

🎉 Huge congratulations to Professor Barnett on

🎉 Huge congratulations to Professor Barnett on the release of his new book, 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒍: 𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚, 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒚! 📖

“Together with [his] previous publication, 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔, 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒎𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑶𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒚 (Oxford 2021), these books provide a critical account of the economic, political-economic, and intellectual forces behind changes in U.S. IP (and IP-related antitrust) policy from the late 19th century through the present..”

You can find the book now on Amazon and through Oxford University Press.👏📚✨

#USCGould #NewBook #LawSchool #Faculty #intellectualpropertylaw #intellectualproperty #admissions #jonathanbarnett #legalfield

Get ready, USC Gould fam! 🎉 Rebecca is taking o

Get ready, USC Gould fam! 🎉 Rebecca is taking over our Instagram! 💥 Follow along as she gives us an inside look into her day-to-day life as a law student at Gould. 🌟 Make sure to watch our stories tomorrow, ask your questions, and get inspired by Rebecca’s journey!

#USCGould #StudentTakeover

At USC Gould, collaboration and collegiality are a

At USC Gould, collaboration and collegiality are at the heart of our community. By fostering a culture of support and open dialogue, we empower each other to tackle complex legal challenges and drive meaningful change. Together, we build a stronger foundation for innovation, justice, and leadership in law.

Dean K loves a good Fight On!

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🌟 Takeover Alert! 🌟 Get ready to follow alo

🌟 Takeover Alert! 🌟

Get ready to follow along as Chloe takes over the USC Gould Instagram account tomorrow! She’ll be sharing an inside look at her life as a Gould student, including her favorite study spots, campus tips, and what makes being part of the USC community so special. Tune in to catch her day and ask any questions you have about law school life at Gould!

#USCGould #USCLaw #LawSchoolLife #GouldTakeover #TrojanFamily #FutureLawyer #LifeAtGould #LawSchoolJourney

🎉TAKEOVER TUESDAY ALERT! 🎉 Get ready for a

🎉TAKEOVER TUESDAY ALERT! 🎉

Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at campus life tomorrow, as Carol Zhou takes over our account! From classes to campus spots, study tips to social life—you’ll see it all through her eyes. 👀✨

Don’t miss out on the stories, Q&As, and insider vibes dropping tomorrow!

Tag a friend and let us know what you’re most excited to see! 💬👇 #USCGould #LosAngeles #StudentTakeover #CampusLife #SeeYouTomorrow #CollegeVibes #USC #StudentTakeover #LawSchoolLife #LawStudent #LawStudentLife #admissions #lawschooladmissions #lawschool #JurisDoctor #JD #futurelawyer #college

🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉 This Friday, Michael (3L

🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉 This Friday, Michael (3L and transfer student at USC Gould), is taking over our Instagram story! 🔥💼 He’s ready to share all the insights, experiences, and tips to help you thrive 🌟 Get a behind-the-scenes look at his day as he balances classes and student life!

You don’t want to miss this!

#USCGould #TransferJourney #LifeAtGould #LawStudentTakeover #USC #LosAngeles #DayInTheLife #LawSchool #JD #JurisDoctor #attorney #LawSchoolLife #LawSchool #DTLA #Friday

✨ Meet Jenn, our Admissions Counselor and “Mos

✨ Meet Jenn, our Admissions Counselor and “Most Likely to Have a Side Hustle as a Chef”! 🍳

Jenn’s got some great advice on how to showcase your skills, passions, and talents in your JD applications. Whether you’re a musician, chef, or something else entirely, your unique experiences can set you apart!

🌟 Check out how one applicant connected their passion for entertainment to their future legal career. 🎶🎤

#USCGould #LawSchoolAdmissions #JDApplication #FutureLawyer #PassionMeetsLaw

🌟 Meet Myisha, our inspiring Associate Director

🌟 Meet Myisha, our inspiring Associate Director of Financial Aid! 💡 Today, she’s sharing a powerful piece of advice for all students navigating the admissions process ✨

#USCGould #FinancialAid #AdmissionsAdvice #Inspiration #StudentSuccess #FutureLawyers #Goals #CollegeBound

In just under a minute, John Hoyt, Director of USC

In just under a minute, John Hoyt, Director of USC Gould shares an example of a personal statement he has found to be compelling. 🌟 Authenticity and passion are key ingredients in every great application.

Remember, it’s not just about what you say, but how you say it! 🖊️💬

#USCGould #LawSchoolJourney #PersonalStatement #AdmissionsTips #FutureLawyers #LawSchoolBound #ApplicationAdvice #CollegeAdmissions #BeAuthentic #LawLife

Get ready for an exciting Student Story Day tomorr

Get ready for an exciting Student Story Day tomorrow! 🎉 Our very own Vanessa (2L) is taking over the admissions account! 🌟

Join Vanessa as she shares her journey through law school and what it really means to be a part of the USC Gould family. Expect behind-the-scenes glimpses, tips for success, and maybe even some surprise guests! ✨

Let’s show Vanessa some love! ❤️💛 #USCGould #StudentStoryDay #LawLife #TakeoverTuesday #FutureLawyer #TrojanPride

🚨 Takeover Alert! 🚨 You may recognize Laury

🚨 Takeover Alert! 🚨
You may recognize Lauryn from last year’s amazing IG takeover, but now she's back as a 3L with even more insights to share! 💼📚 From balancing life as a law student to sharing her favorite Gould experiences, you won’t want to miss this! 🙌 Tune in tomorrow to hear from one of Gould's best!

#USCGouldTakeover #3LLife #LawSchoolJourney #USCGould

💡 Ready to make your law school application sta

💡 Ready to make your law school application stand out? Dean Kirschner, our Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, shares his top tips for building a strong, compelling application. 📝✨ Whether you're polishing your personal statement or perfecting your resume, these insights will help you shine.

#USCGould #LawSchoolTips #AdmissionsAdvice #FutureLawyers

🎉 Exciting news, everyone! 🎉 Tomorrow, the D

🎉 Exciting news, everyone! 🎉 Tomorrow, the Dean of Admissions, 𝒟𝒶𝓋𝒾𝒹 𝒦𝒾𝓇𝓈𝒸𝒽𝓃𝑒𝓇, is taking over our Instagram for a 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 as USC battles Michigan! 🏈🔥

Get ready for exclusive game day moments 🎥 fun fall football vibes 🍂 and some Trojan spirit ✌️ straight from the Dean himself! 🎓❤️💛 You won’t want to miss it!

#FightOn #USCvsMichigan #GameDayTakeover #TrojanPride #USC # USCGould #CollegeFootball #Takeover #Football #LawSchool #LosAngeles #Michigan #LawSchoolLife #Dean #LawStudent #FutureLawyers #JurisDoctor

I’m passing the phone to our Fall 2024 JD Studen

I’m passing the phone to our Fall 2024 JD Student Ambassadors! ✨📱

#uscgould #passthephonechallenge #lawschooladmissions #lawschool #futurelawyer #usc #lawstudentlife #jurisdoctor #lawschoollife #admissions #losangeles #trending #challenge

🎉 Student Takeovers are BACK! 🎉 To kick off

🎉 Student Takeovers are BACK! 🎉

To kick off the year, we’ve got the amazing 𝑪𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 taking over our account tomorrow! 👏🎓 Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look into Caitlin’s world – from classes, student orgs, and all things campus life. 🏫💻

Stay tuned and don’t miss a thing! 👀✨

#TakeoverTuesday #StudentLife #lawschoollife #USC #USCGould #StudentTakeover #LawStudentLife #LawSchool #Admissions #FutureLawyer #JurisDoctor #LosAngeles #LawSchoolLife #college #StudentAthlete #lawschooladmissions

🎓💼 Applying to law school and wondering how

🎓💼 Applying to law school and wondering how to handle financial aid? Our Financial Aid Director has the insider tips to help you navigate the process with ease! 💰✨

📚 “Start early, research all your options, and don’t forget—scholarships and grants can make a huge difference!” 🙌

Whether it’s loans, scholarships, or budgeting for tuition, we’re here to make sure you’re set up for success from day one. 📝💡

Get the support you need to make your law school dreams a reality! 🚀⚖️

#LawSchoolJourney #FinancialAid101 #LawSchoolBound #ScholarshipHunt #InvestInYourFuture #FinancialSuccess #FutureLawyer #LawSchoolAdmissions #LawSchoolBound #PreLaw #JurisDoctor #USC #USCGould#FinancialAid

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