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$5 million gift establishes Donna and Spencer Gilbert Global Justice and Human Rights Center

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USC Gould Executive Education Program

USC Gould launches online courses for professionals

Executive Education Program

93.5%

Overall Bar Pass Rate
First-time takers, 2024
98.6%

Overall Employment Rate
Class of 2024
No. 7

In the Nation
JD grads placed at large firms, 2024
50+

Student Organizations
From public interest to tech
40+

Countries Represented
Graduate students

Felipe Jiménez receives top article honor from Association of American Law Schools for ‘Legality and Commitment’

The award, presented by the AALS Jurisprudence Section, recognizes excellence in philosophical legal scholarship

Conference chair Terrence Franklin speaks at the podium while introducing a session at the Trust and Estate Conference.

Trust and estate experts gather for practical guidance on tax, ethics, planning

USC Gould’s 51st Annual Trust and Estate Conference delivered practical insights on tax, ethics, probate, trust administration, and elder law.

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USC launches Accelerated JD/MBA program, leveraging expertise of law and business schools

First of its kind degree on the West Coast offers an accelerated pathway, specialized coursework, mentorship opportunities

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Change lives and gain hands-on experience representing clients through clinics, practicums and externships.

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One of USC Gould’s hallmarks is our collaborative and supportive community. Benefit from Gould’s small class sizes, student life programs, robust career and academic services, and 40+ student groups.

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The entertainment capital of the world — at your doorstep. Located at the University Park Campus, USC Gould is convenient to Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood, home to some of the nation’s biggest legal markets. As the first law school in Los Angeles and Southern California, USC Gould has a longstanding legacy of innovation and impact

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