USC Gould incoming JD class sets records
The class is the school’s most academically accomplished, and marks the lowest acceptance rate on record. In addition, women comprise two-thirds of the entering class — another record at USC Gould.
Trojan Title IX trailblazer never hesitates to challenge the status quo
TITLE IX: Dorothy Wright Nelson went from dean of the USC Gould School of Law to judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
USC Gould Professor Franita Tolson elected to American Law Institute
Her election brings to 13 the number of USC Gould School of Law professors who are institute members.
USC Gould School of Law announces new Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
Innovative undergraduate degree provides comprehensive foundation in law and legal infrastructure.
USC Gould launches partnership with India’s O.P. Jindal Global University
The partnership will help students deepen their understanding of the law and legal systems.
USC Gould announces $13 million contribution from alumnus Richard Chernick
The gift — the largest single contribution in the law school’s 122-year history — will support the school’s building fund endowment.
Barbara Bice celebrated for transformative $2 million estate gift
Event at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum honors the educator, philanthropist and community leader.
How a group of USC Gould students transformed one woman’s life
The law school and Celia Perez celebrate the Post-Conviction Justice Project.
USC Gould receives scholarship endowment to support Latino students
Alums Liz and Steve Atlee realize goal of giving back to help law students.
USC Gould Alums Pave the Way for Next Generation of Diverse Law Students
Two longtime friends pair up to create a scholarship for future lawyers following their dreams at the USC Gould School of Law.
New assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at USC Gould envisions a path to healing
Nickey Woods brings a background in educational psychology to the new position.
USC Gould sets records for diversity and quality of incoming law students
Women continue to make up a growing portion of 1L students at the law school, which marked its most selective acceptance rate ever in 2021.
2 USC Gould alums make an impact with high-profile careers on the bench
A focus on others and on being of service has shaped and determined the careers of Sheryl Gordon McCloud and Ellen Biben.
USC Gould to offer unique course focused on race in the legal system
“Race, Racism and the Law” is a first-of-its-kind required course among top law schools.
$1 million gift from USC Gould alum provides scholarship support
David Howard and his wife, Susan, have established a new scholarship primarily for students who self-identify as the first in their family to graduate from college and pursue an advanced degree.
USC Gould’s Access to Justice Practicum plays key role in DMV ruling
Students gain important career experience working on a high-profile case involving suspended driver licenses.
USC Gould to participate in six-school digital discussion series on legal education
Deans and admissions leaders from six law schools will discuss topics ranging from navigating the application process to diversity in the legal profession. The first panel will be held on Aug. 27.
USC Gould launches reading program for first-year law students
The groups aim to help incoming students build a sense of community within themselves as well as with faculty.
Partnership expands career horizons for people with disabilities
USC Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy and Ethics supports scholars with mental health challenges by partnering with national mentorship program.
USC Gould receives $1 million scholarship endowment to enhance diversity among law students
The Rosalie and Harold Rae Brown Scholarship aims to attract a more diverse student body and ultimately expand access to the legal profession.
$2 million gift supports the work of USC Gould’s Public Interest Law Foundation
The gift — from educator, philanthropist and community leader Barbara Bice — allows the school to further encourage its students to pursue public interest legal careers.
Pro bono project lets law students build skills while giving back
USC Gould’s Winter Break Pro Bono Project gives students the opportunity to tackle hands-on legal work while getting involved in community efforts.
When the USC Gould School of Law Called Downtown L.A. Home
USC students of a century ago pursued law right in the middle of the legal scene: downtown Los Angeles’ hotbed of courthouses.
How the civil rights movement sparked a new era of diversity at USC’s law school
Current and past members of the Black Law Students Association celebrate more than five decades of building community at USC Gould and beyond.