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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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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.
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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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For questions about payroll or personnel, including research assistants, teaching assistants and work study, email personnel@law.usc.edu.
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- Get familiar with the Department of Public Safety
- Report concerns to Trojans Care 4 Trojans
Involvement Opportunities
- Participate in student-run academic law journals and moot court
- Join a USC Gould student organization
- Learn about additional USC student organizations and campus activities
- Find pro bono and public service opportunities
Library Access and Study Help
- Learn about the Asa V. Call Law Library hours and access policy
- Browse online study aids
- Find course reserve materials
- Reserve a study room
- Review sample and archived exams
- USC Libraries: other libraries on campus and online catalogues
Supplies and Technology Assistance
Contact help@law.usc.edu for IT support regarding computers, network, internet, account information, passwords, printing, scanning, cloud storage, backup and data recovery, software, Exam4, Extegrity, VPN, virus/anti-virus, email accounts, Office 365, Gmail, etc.
For questions about mails, keys, copying and other materials, email supplies@law.usc.edu.
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- Meet peer mentors
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- School Counseling Services (on-site counselor)
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- Find out about disability accommodations (section 7.2)
- Learn about the C. David Molina First Generation Professionals Program
- Read about USC Gould's commitment to diversity
JD Program
Email asupport@law.usc.edu for information about registration advising, exam preparation and study skills, peer tutors and more.
Graduate & International Programs
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