With our customizable curriculum, no two JD students will follow the same course of study at USC Gould. After the first year's foundation, you'll seamlessly transition from theory to practice through the second and third years' interdisciplinary and experiential education options, while having the opportunity to take courses outside of the law school at other top-rated USC schools and departments.
Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to gain unparalleled real-word experience by focusing in a particularΒ area of concentration, earning one or more of sixΒ certificates, working with clients in aΒ clinicΒ and/orΒ externship, pursuing aΒ dual degree,Β studying abroad, serving as an editor or staff member of aΒ student journal, or participating inΒ moot court.
USC Gould cultivates analytical ability, ethical values, and a spirit of collegiality that prepare our students for meaningful careers benefitting society. In our diverse, interdisciplinary, collaborative learning environment, and through a variety of pedagogical methods, students will prepare for the practice of law.
Graduates of USC Gould will:
