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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.
- 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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Intellectual Property Institute
- CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)
- + INSTITUTE ON ENTERTAINMENT LAW AND BUSINESS
- + TRUST AND ESTATE CONFERENCE
- + INSTITUTE FOR CORPORATE COUNSEL
- + TAX INSTITUTE
- + REAL ESTATE LAW AND BUSINESS FORUM
- + INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INSTITUTE
Rescheduled Virtual Event
September 22-23, 2020
The Intellectual Property Institute has forged a reputation for gathering national speakers to analyze sophisticated topics and provide practical takeaways. Focusing on copyright, patent and trademark law, the Institute features morning plenary sessions, keynote address, and afternoon tracked breakout sessions.
2020 Virtual Intellectual Property Institute
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Join other IP professionals for an unrivaled virtual gathering of national speakers and a sophisticated discussion of emerging issues and best practices in copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and related fields. Join Federal judges, leading academicians, in house counsel, national officials and top practitioners for a full day of learning. Registration for the IP Institute includes admittance to the Virtual Women in IP Leadership Workshop on September 22 (see below).
Featured Speakers and Topics:
9 Federal Judges: Federal Circuit Judges O’Malley and Stoll, District Court Judges Albright, Bataillon, Conley, Fitzgerald, Koh, Selna and Wu.
Keynote: Charles H. Rivkin (MPA Chairman and CEO)
Leading Academicians: Professors Crouch, Farley, Geluso, Greene, Nimmer, and Rothman.
The Latest IP Topics: judicial perspectives on IP, IP rights and forced technology transfer, IP year in review, copyright and the right of publicity, developments in music copyright, trademark survey evidence, unauthorized use of trademarks and copyrights in social media, patent litigation, licensing and transaction hot topics, and trade secret litigation.
Click here for complete program details and registration information.
Virtual Women in IP Leadership Workshop
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Attend a special comprehensive half-day Virtual Women in IP Leadership Workshop on Tuesday afternoon, September 22, 2020, the day before the IP Institute, co-sponsored by ChIPs (LA Chapter). Admittance to this Workshop is included with your full Institute registration, but may also be purchased as a separate registration for the Workshop only.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship includes ticketing, publicity and other benefits, depending on the level of sponsorship chosen. Contact Julie Yi at jyi@law.usc.edu for more information about sponsorship opportunities. Let us tailor your sponsorship to best serve your needs!
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GOULD SPOTLIGHT
Alumni Spotlight: Terri Keville, Health Care Law Expert
October 29, 2020
Keville, JD 1992, discusses her unique path to starting at USC Gould, her interest in health care law and the faculty wh...
Building on a Great Foundation
October 29, 2020
Q&A with Alumni President Amy Alderfer on her work with USC, affinity groups and the benefits of online events
Professor Elyn Saks inspires William James College students with graduation speech
October 6, 2020
Saks sums up advice in two words: "To listen"
