- About
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.
- Student Life
Student Life
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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For journalist and media inquiries please contact:
Gilien Silsby, Director of Media Relations
gsilsby@law.usc.edu
Telephone: (213) 740-9690
Mobile: (213) 500-8673
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Anne Bergman, Assistant Director of Communications
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Telephone: (213) 740-5563
Experts Directory
USC Gould School of Law faculty are available to talk with members of the news media on a variety of topics. You can search by name, title, or area of expertise. If you need further assistance, please contact Gilien Silsby, Director of Media Relations, at 213-740-9690 (office), 213-500-8673 (cell), or gsilsby@law.usc.edu.
Legal Resources for the Public
USC Gould School of Law professors are not available to offer legal advice to members of the public. Individuals seeking legal counsel are advised to contact the following organizations.
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (213) 801-7989
- Los Angeles County Bar Association (213) 627-2727
- Public Counsel (213) 385-2977
- www.smartlaw.org
Mailing Address
USC Gould School of Law699 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90089
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