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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.
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Academics
Learn about our interdisciplinary curriculum, experiential learning opportunities and specialized areas.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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ITA Strategic Partnership
USC Gould School of Law
- CENTER FOR TRANSNATIONAL LAW AND BUSINESS (CTLB)
- WHO WE ARE
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
- COMPETITION REGULATORY AGENCY REVIEW AND EVALUATION PROJECT
- GLOBAL TRACKER: COMPETITION AND ANTITRUST POLICIES IN TECH SECTOR
- DIGITAL COMPETITION IN THE AMERICAS STUDY GROUP
- DIGITAL COMPETITION IN ASIA STUDY GROUP
- CTLB INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATED SCHOLARS
- ITA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
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- 2022 CHINA SUMMIT ON GLOBAL MERGERS
USC Gould School of Law's Center for Transnational Law and Business (CTLB) is a Strategic Partner with the International Trade Administration (ITA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITA works with its Strategic Partners in support of ITA's mission to strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. industry. This Strategic Partnership will support activities to facilitate and promote international trade, investment and commerce, educate the public about the economic benefits of trade, and increase awareness of ITA and other government resources – including business eCommerce resources – available to assist exporters and investors.
RECENT NEWS

In the business of shaping entertainment: Jon Hicks
February 8, 2023
Jon Hicks (JD 2004) is Senior Counsel for Employment Law at Netflix

Mugambi Jouet discusses American criminal justice with delegation from Mexico
February 6, 2023
Professor Jouet presents comparative research to public defenders from Mexico City

Change agent
February 3, 2023
April Yuan (JD 2013) co-launches Vital Artists Agency as catalyst for diversity