USC announces appointment of Franita Tolson as Gould Dean

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    JD Class of 2026
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    JD Class of 2026
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    Overall bar pass rate
    First-time takers, 2022
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    43
    Countries represented
    Graduate students
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    96.44%
    Employed in 10 months
    2022 JD graduates
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    172%
    Increase in JD student aid
    Since 2011

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USC Gould's commencement ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 10
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    JD Class of 2026
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    First-time takers, 2022
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    43
    Countries represented
    Graduate students
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    96.44%
    Employed in 10 months
    2022 JD graduates
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    172%
    Increase in JD student aid
    Since 2011

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