September 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to Fall 2024, Gould Undergrads!

We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating summer! As we gear up for another exciting semester, the Office of Undergraduate Law Programs would like to welcome our returning students and those joining us for the first time.

We hope this new academic year brings fresh opportunities for growth, learning, and connection. Whether you're stepping into our classrooms for the first time or continuing your journey with us, we're thrilled you are part of our community at Gould.

As always, our dedicated faculty and staff are here to support you so don't hesitate to reach out if you need any guidance, have questions, or just want to chat!

Here's to a fantastic new semester!

On August 22, we had the pleasure of hosting a special welcome event to introduce our legal studies class of 2028 and their families to the Gould community. Students engaged in various activities to help them connect with their classmates and become more familiar with our beautiful campus.

“All of us look forward to working with you in your academic journey, and helping you grow as students and as individuals. I can't wait to hear about all of your accomplishments throughout your time here.”

-Dean Franita Tolson

Tommy Trojan Tabling Event

Visit our table at Tommy Trojan next Monday, Sept. 9, from 12 - 2 p.m. to meet the undergraduate law advising team and student ambassadors, ask questions and win some free Gould swag!

Fall 2024 Law Course Spotlights

There is still time to register for a law class this semester. See some of our favorite classes below. Remember the deadline to add/drop is Friday, September 13.

LAW 206

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Law

D. Daniel Sokol

Analyzes the ethical dilemmas and societal implications of artificial intelligence and debates the future of artificial intelligence regulations and laws.

LAW 222

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Law

Abby Wood

Examines law and the legal system from different disciplinary perspectives. It explores how various disciplines provide different insights to the legal regime.

LAW 305

International Influence: Law and Power

Iryna Zaverukha

Examination of the philosophic and political concepts that underpin international influence, while learning how this structure impacts the modern incentives and interests of international actors.

LAW 352

Introduction to Law and Economics

Robert Maniscalco

An exploration of core aspects of the US legal system (property, contracts, torts, criminal law, civil procedure) from the perspective of basic economics theory.

Explore the list of Fall 2024 law classes

Resource Corner

USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity

The Kortschak Center provides support to help students make successful transitions to college through individual academic guidance, workshops, academic support groups, on-campus resource referrals, and through the availability of quiet study spaces.