Teen Court judges juvenile offenders with a jury of their peers — and gives them a second chance
USC Gould program in Boyle Heights offers high school students practical experience in criminal justice.
Constitutional expert speaks his mind on the tough questions
USC Gould Professor Michael Shapiro sees bioethics and constitutional law as ‘mutually illuminating.’
What you need to know as tax day looms
For starters, you have an extra three days to file this year.
Professor’s brainchild evolves into highly respected legal clinic
Marking 10 years, USC’s Small Business Clinic offers free legal services to fledgling business owners.
USC law school’s Post-Conviction Justice Project fights the good fight — and frees clients
The high-stakes work of the 30-year-old program helps people serving life sentences.
USC alum covers the bases as general counsel for Chicago Cubs
In her role with baseball’s world champs, Lydia Wahlke negotiates contracts, manages the restoration of Wrigley Field and oversees the team’s brand.
Gift from Audrey M. Irmas supports new law professorship at USC Gould
Founder of Immigration Clinic to be installed as the Sydney M. and Audrey M. Irmas Endowed Clinical Professor.
Aspiring attorneys advise filmmakers on tricky tech issues
A new partnership at USC finds law students helping documentarians who seek intellectual property know-how.
Editing USC’s esteemed Southern California Law Review benefits students
Shaping public debate or being cited in court briefs are two potential perks for Trojans who work at the law school’s 90-year-old journal.
USC Gould alumna helps people rebuild their lives
Pro bono work at the law school prepared Trojan for current role in the L.A. Office of Reentry.
USC Gould graduates pass the bar at highest rate in five years
New lawyers take their oath after surviving the nation’s most difficult bar exam over a grueling three days.
USC law professor has seen how corruption can lead to government failures
Abby Wood, who studies campaign finance disclosure, hopes to discover general truths about good governance.
PBS’ Independent Lens to focus on juvenile justice reform
USC professor’s documentary inspires a new digital series about a teen tried as an adult in Tennessee.
Game design meets intellectual property in a key collaboration for USC students
One-of-its-kind pact signed between artists and budding lawyers is no game — it’s the real deal.
President Obama nominates Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court: USC experts weigh in
Legal specialists include one who was a clerk for the nominee and two Supreme Court justices.
Going to Super Bowl 50? A USC Law alum has an exclusive app for you
Sean Kundu tackles legal and startup development while preparing for the big game.
New scholarship program aims to attract top law school students
USC Trustee Stanley Gold and wife Ilene give $2.5 million for scholarship, mentorship program at USC Gould School of Law.
Immigration Clinic offers life-saving legal representation
USC Gould service helps clients with visa, green card and other vital matters.
Longtime fellowship at USC Gould fuses family law and public interest
For two decades, the Trope and Trope fellowship has coupled students with clients who can’t afford legal resources.
USC Gould students shape a bill that becomes law
Ten Trojans accomplish a specific policy goal with legal ramifications for juveniles.
Can police gain the trust of the community?
Improved relations between law enforcers and their communities start at the top, panelists at USC agree.
New law school dean brings entrepreneurial spirit to USC Gould
Andrew Guzman, the school’s first Latino dean, builds and achieves, taking on all challenges with a purpose.
Supreme Court turns to USC professor, alum and students’ work in key decision
The justices unanimously ruled that children’s statements to their teachers are admissible as testimony in court.
Alum credits USC training with providing inspiration to fight for Bell
Attorney Anthony R. Taylor and his partner have put the scandal-plagued city back on solid financial ground.