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- 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.
- 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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For journalist and media inquiries please contact:
Leslie Ridgeway, Director of Communications & Media Relations
lridgeway@law.usc.edu213-740-9690 (Office)
619-252-4984 (Mobile)
For social media and USC Law Magazine inquiries please contact: communications@law.usc.edu
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 Leslie Ridgeway at 213-740-9690 (office), 619-252-4984 (cell), or lridgeway@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
RECENT NEWS
Immigrants and Global Migration Initiative director in right place at right time
November 13, 2019
IGMI coordinates immigration-related work at USC.
‘Conversation with the Deans’ commemorates 50 years of Gould leadership
November 12, 2019
Six Gould deans gather to discuss school impact, history and legacy.
Putting military veterans in business
November 8, 2019
Partnership benefits both law students as well as students in USC Master of Business for Veterans program.
