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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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Degrees
Non-degree Programs
Standalone Certificates
Our certificates are designed to deepen your knowledge and prepare you for specific areas of practice. You can earn one of the standalone certificates listed below or earn one concurrent with a degree.
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.
