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About USC Gould
USC Gould is a top-ranked law school with a 115-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 rigorous and interdisciplinary curriculum, our invaluable experiential learning opportunities, and the breadth and depth of our specialized areas of concentration and certificate offerings.
- 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.
- 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.
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Fall 2019
| Date | Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28 | Wednesday | 6 p.m. | Opening dinner, faculty lounge |
| August 30 | Friday | 1 p.m. | Email preferences to Advocacy Chair |
| September 6 | Friday | 8 a.m. | Issue Seminars |
| September 13 | Friday | 8 a.m. | Writing Seminar I |
| September 18 | Wednesday | 1 p.m. | First Draft Due |
| September 30 | Monday | 1 p.m. | First Draft Returned |
| October 1-3 | Thursday-Tuesday | TBD | First Editor Meeting |
| October 4 | Friday | 8 a.m. | Writing Seminar II |
| October 14 | Monday | 1 p.m. | SECOND DRAFT DUE |
| October 28 | Monday | 1 p.m. | Second Draft RETURNED |
| October 29-31 | Tuesday-Thursday | TBD | Second Editor Meeting |
| November 8 | Friday | 8 a.m. | Writing Seminar III |
| November 25 | Monday | 1 p.m. | FINAL COMPETITION & GRADED BRIEF DUE |
*Dates/times marked with an asterisk are tentative
Spring 2020
| Date | Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 17 | Friday | 8 a.m. | Oral Advocacy Seminar I |
| January 27 | Monday | TBD | Mock Rounds On-brief |
| January 28 | Tuesday | TBD | Mock Rounds On-brief |
| January 29 | Wednesday | TBD | Mock Rounds Off-Brief |
| January 30 | Thursday | TBD | Mock Rounds Off-Brief |
| January 31 | Friday | 8 a.m. | Oral Advocacy Seminar II |
| February 3 | Monday | 5-10 p.m. | Preliminary Round I |
| February 4 | Tuesday | 5-10 p.m. | Preliminary Round I |
| February 5 | Wednesday | 5-10 p.m. | Preliminary Round I |
| February 6 | Thursday | 5-10 p.m. | Preliminary Round I |
| February 7 | Friday | 5-10 p.m. | Preliminary Round I |
| February 10 | Monday | 5-10 p.m. | Preliminary Round II |
| February 11 | Tuesday | 5-10 p.m. | Preliminary Round II |
| February 12 | Wednesday | 5-10 p.m. | Preliminary Round II |
| February 13 | Thursday | 5-10 p.m. | Preliminary Round II |
| February 14 | Friday | 5-10 p.m. | Preliminary Round II |
| February 18 | Tuesday | 5-10 p.m. | Quarterfinalist Round |
| February 19 | Wednesday | 5-10 p.m. | Quarterfinalist Round |
| February 26 | Wednesday | 5-10 p.m. | Semifinalist Round |
| March 6 | Friday | 1 p.m.* | Final Round |
| March 12* | Thursday | 12:30 p.m. | Board Interest Meeting |
| March 23* | Monday | TBD | Board Applications Due |
| March 26-27* | Thursday-Friday | TBD | Board Interviews |
| April 13* | Monday | 12:30 p.m.* | Meeting for 1L Qualifying Rounds |
| April 14* | Tuesday | TBD | 1L Qualifying Rounds |
| April 15* | Wednesday | TBD | 1L Qualifying Rounds |
| April 16* | Thursday | TBD | 1L Qualifying Rounds |
| April 17* | Friday | TBD | 1L Qualifying Rounds |
*Tentative Dates/Times
RECENT NEWS
IRS commissioner addresses tax professionals
March 12, 2020
Charles Rettig encourages participants of USC Gould’s Tax Institute to work with the agency.
When the USC Gould School of Law Called Downtown L.A. Home
March 2, 2020
USC students of a century ago pursued law right in the middle of the legal scene: downtown Los Angeles’ hotbed of courth...
$2 million gift to Public Interest Law Foundation supports 30-year legacy of service, education
February 28, 2020
The gift comes from educator, philanthropist Barbara Bice.
