- About
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.
- Academics
Academics
Learn about our interdisciplinary curriculum, experiential learning opportunities and specialized areas.
Student Quick Links:
- Admissions
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.
Student Quick Links:
- 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.
- Admissions

Careers
USC Gould students benefit from a dedicated team of career services staff eager to support you with individualized job search strategies — for both summer employment and your path after completing your degree.
We provide a wide range of career counseling services and programming — including workshops, networking events, mock interviews, career panels and online resources. You will also be able to participate in major recruitment fairs where you will meet with leading prospective employers. In addition, for JD students, we offer an extensive on-campus interview program with leading law firms.
Our curriculum focuses on hands-on experiential learning and the development of practice-ready skills that prepare you for leadership roles in the profession and that make USC Gould graduates highly sought after for a broad spectrum of exciting career opportunities from top firms, government agencies, public interest organizations, businesses and more. And as part of the USC Gould Family, you'll find alumni around the world ready and willing to help you gain a foothold as you move forward in your career.
RECENT NEWS

Gould alum becomes first-ever Second Gentleman
January 21, 2021
Inauguration Day was historic for VP Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff (JD 1990)

Dean Guzman joins law deans nationwide in statement on 2020 election and events at the Capitol
January 12, 2021
Over 150 law deans join effort.

A century of law and learning
January 6, 2021
Gould School celebrates accomplishments of Ruth Lavine (LLB 1943)