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.
USC law students give back to Angelenos in need
Through the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Trojans fight for justice for people who are marginalized, the gravely ill and those with nowhere else to turn. The association was launched at the USC Gould School of Law in 1929.
As human rights violations increase, USC law students fight back
From opposing human trafficking to upholding refugee rights, the International Human Rights Clinic has spent nearly a decade pushing to preserve the rule of law.
Why does the military usually punish misconduct while police close ranks?
A lecturer at USC Gould and founder of the Center for Law and Military Policy explains why the military often pursues justice for bad behavior while cops do not.
Celebrating 10 years of fostering research and scholarship in mental health law
A decade after the USC Saks Institute’s Student Scholars program began, students and alumni reminisce on how it has advanced an understanding of mental health.
When special education legal disputes arise, staying neutral is necessary
Drawing on 30 years of experience, Richard Erhard teaches law students at USC Gould how to mediate complaints with teachers, administrators and parents.
USC Gould students learn from esteemed judges, and vice versa
The Jurist-in-Residence program offers students unique insight into the perspectives of judges from outside Southern California.
USC tech law clinic helps video game designers avoid intellectual property trouble
Thanks to USC Gould’s Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic, game designers can learn how to factor copyright and fair use laws into their creative choices.
USC Gould Immigration Clinic helps reunite Cameroonian brothers
Clinton and Gerard Tibuck — who had been separated since 2015 — spent Thanksgiving together after a USC law student helped Clinton win asylum.
LLC or sole proprietorship? USC expert answers your burning small business questions
The director of USC Gould’s Small Business Clinic addresses many of the major questions he hears from individuals looking to get their businesses off the ground.
The Legal Story Behind Puerto Rico’s Colonial Conundrum
Through a family’s personal history, a USC law expert uncovers the complex history of Puerto Rico and the United States.
Why asbestos litigation won’t go away: Because asbestos won’t go away
USC’s Jeb Barnes notes that asbestos wasn’t just a construction material: Manufacturers found ways to add the material to everything from hair driers to car parts and children’s modeling clay.
Students get insights into inner workings of the nation’s legal system
Undergrads with an eye on careers in law get a head start by taking USC Dornsife’s advanced course in legal writing.
USC Immigration Expert on the Complex Ties Between Citizens and Noncitizens
An immigration law expert looks at the complex ties that connect citizens and noncitizens in America.
USC’s Mediation Clinic helps L.A. firefighters put out personal conflicts
Teamwork and trust are essential for those working in perilous situations and shared living quarters.
First legal aid clinic for African refugees, started by USC professor, is still saving lives
After two decades, the clinic continues to help those who flee neighboring countries and represents them before the United Nations and Ugandan government.
USC law professor named Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar
In his new role, Dan Simon will deliver public lectures and take part in academic life at 80 universities.
Dispute resolution marked a pivotal point in USC alumna’s career
Nigerian lawyer Sharon Obuns negotiated the release of six young inmates in Africa.
Washington Post publisher and USC trustee inspires graduates at law school commencement
Alumnus Fred Ryan notes key responsibilities facing lawyers and journalists in the current “fake news” environment.
Gretchen Carlson, during USC visit, says #MeToo movement ‘just getting started’
The former Fox News anchor and best-selling author also spoke about her federal policy efforts to help empower sexual harassment victims in the workplace.
Gift supports USC Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy and Ethics
Doris Bry Trust donates $3 million to the institute created by USC Gould’s Elyn Saks, who changed the way society addresses mental illness.
USC’s Immigration Clinic eases application process for would-be citizens
Volunteers from the law school give immigrants free professional aid to complete the complicated naturalization form.
First juvenile resentencing client released from prison gets second chance
USC’s Post-Conviction Justice Project wins freedom for a man who spent more than half his life behind bars.
USC law professor launches nation’s first project on child witness testimony
Thomas Lyon will test his techniques in the field for the first time.