USC Gould School of Law

In 2025, USC Gould will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the USC law school — the oldest law school in Southern California. USC Gould is rooted in a foundation of innovation, inspiration, and impact. Our storied history is one in which we can take great pride, and one from which we can launch confidently into our next 125 years as a leader in legal education. 
USC Gould’s exceptional students are the heart of the school, and it is essential that they are set up for success at every stage of the student experience – financially, academically, and with a physical space that supports their education.

The USC Gould Need-Based Scholarship program, now in its third year, provides critical aid to students whose financial needs are not met by their merit scholarships. Growing and sustaining this program will ensure that our students have the resources they need to attend, excel, and graduate without the burden of insurmountable debt.

We also want to increase opportunities for experiential learning for our students, so that they are practice-ready on day one. Our phenomenal clinical education program boasts seven live clinics, with law students working under supervising attorneys to assist real clients who might otherwise not have access to legal services. We hope to expand and add to these clinics to offer more students the opportunity for hands-on learning and to make an even greater impact in our community.

USC Gould’s many successes wouldn’t be possible without our incredible alumni, donors, and friends. Your impact is undeniable. However you choose to support the law school – with your gifts, your time, or your expertise – you make a difference in the life of every student here at the USC Gould School of Law. Thank you for being a part of USC Gould’s legacy of success.

Areas of Support

USC Gould Dean's Strategic Fund

The Dean’s Strategic Fund allows the Dean to address the law school’s most pressing needs....LEARN MORE

USC Gould Need-Based Scholarship Fund

The USC Gould Need-Based Scholarship Program supports students with financial needs not fully met by their merit scholarships....LEARN MORE

USC Gould School of Law Clinics Program

USC Gould is a trailblazer in clinical education, offering one of the nation’s few live clinical programs, which offer students hands-on experience and make a positive impact on our community....LEARN MORE