USC Law News
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May 13, 2008
Symposium On Implications for Innovation
Event brings together experts in neuroscience, economics and law
May 2, 2008
PILF Honors Pro Bono Work
Students and alumni thanked for their service during annual luncheon
May 2, 2008
USC Law Celebrates Class of 2008
Commencement ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 16
May 2, 2008
Fulbright Scholarship for Olivia Gonzalez
Graduating student will teach English in Spain
April 25, 2008
BLSA Hosts Alumni at Annual Banquet
Prof. Rich presents keynote; alumna and students honored
April 25, 2008
NY Judge Gives Clerkship Tips
Colleen McMahon tells students what judges are looking for
April 25, 2008
Admitted Students Meet USC Law
Some of the Class of 2011 spend a day with students, faculty, staff and alumni
April 18, 2008
USC Holds Fiscal Challenges Discussion
Garrett joins May 1 talk on 'Managing Budget Policy in Times of Economic Turmoil'
April 17, 2008
Law Librarian Finds Popularity on Internet
Wiki on medieval legal documents garners 72,000 hits in first two months
April 11, 2008
USC Law Students Represented at Conference
Students share pro bono efforts, network at public interest conference
April 4, 2008
Talking Law Over Lunch
Prof. Whitebread chats with students about job prospects, firm life
April 4, 2008
Students share stories from Gulf Coast
Spring break trip to New Orleans is focus of lunchtime talk
April 4, 2008
Alumni compete in Law Firm Challenge
Gifts improve law school’s participation rate
April 4, 2008
Clinic students face turmoil
Immigrant detainees and USC Law students experience 'how badly things can go'
March 28, 2008
Court Hears Calendar in Classroom
CA Court of Appeal makes third annual trip to law school
March 28, 2008
ABA To Visit USC Law, Meet with Students
Open meeting for all students is April 8 (10 a.m. – 11 a.m.) in Room 3
March 21, 2008
A talk with David Simon
Creator of HBO's "The Wire" explores journalism, law and politics
March 14, 2008
Auction funds public interest work
Annual PILF event brings in more than $40,000 for summer grants
March 14, 2008
Foundation for Growth
Recent grant will help public interest and small business programs grow
March 14, 2008
Choosing Cash or the Courthouse
Prof. Hadfield examines the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund
March 14, 2008
Students compete in moot court final round
2L Matthew Larson named competition champion
March 14, 2008
Students visit German consulate
Consul general, German lawyers attend evening reception
March 7, 2008
Alumni mentor first-year students
Annual luncheon connects students and attorneys
March 7, 2008
Life as a junior associate
Alum, colleagues discuss joining a firm after law school
March 7, 2008
Fighting for tenants’ rights
Speaker launched nonprofit to stop illegal evictions
March 7, 2008
Two Gifts Augment Scholarship at USC Law
Amerian scholarship awarded annually to outstanding student
March 6, 2008
Collaboration and the Legal Environment
Roundtable explores what stifles, encourages innovation
February 29, 2008
Moot Court final arguments March 7
Honors program builds 2Ls’ appellate advocacy skills
February 29, 2008
Speakers advocate clerkships
Former clerks tell students how to maximize their chances
February 26, 2008
Elyn Saks Wins “Inspiration Award”
Book chronicling battle with schizophrenia wins Books For A Better Life Award
February 22, 2008
Garrett Delivers Budget Policy Research
Fiscal challenges at state and federal levels outlined at Sacramento briefing
February 15, 2008
Two-Way Street
Recent grant will support student organization's school outreach
February 8, 2008
Border Awareness Week
Spotlight on labor rights, public health and environment near U.S.-Mexico border
February 8, 2008
Blood drive helps USC Law staff member
Dozens participate in student-organized event
February 8, 2008
Government misconduct in his sights
House oversight chair Rep. Waxman speaks at USC Law
February 1, 2008
3Ls launch class gift campaign
Class of 2008 aims for 100 percent participation
February 1, 2008
Paving way for workers' rights
Advocates innovate approach to underground economies
February 1, 2008
Reaching abroad to prospective students
USC Law hosts international programs information sessions in Asia
January 25, 2008
61st annual USC Law Tax Institute
National and local experts will speak at three-day event
January 25, 2008
Dean lends his ear to students
Forums with individual classes touch on many subjects
January 18, 2008
1Ls Explore Job Options
Students learn about public interest, research positions
January 17, 2008
Celebrated scholar to keynote commencement
Erwin Chemerinsky, Constitutional law and federal civil procedure expert, to speak May 16
December 6, 2007
New lawyers admitted to bar
Alumni judges swear grads into state and federal courts
November 30, 2007
Faculty Receive Endowed Appointments
Scholars focus on race and slavery; English legal history; law and psychology
November 30, 2007
Clinic students aid Chilean government
IP students examine copyright systems in Asia-Pacific economies
November 29, 2007
Mentorship inspires USC Law student
3L encourages others to help children in need
November 21, 2007
The changing world of media
Barry Diller reflects on broadcasting in the Internet era
November 16, 2007
Law review unveils online publication
Editors seek article responses and commentaries
November 16, 2007
USC Law on YouTube
Lectures, interviews and more can be found on the video-sharing site
November 16, 2007
Freedom’s changing face
Historian Eric Foner explores evolving definition of freedom
November 9, 2007
Lockyer visits law class
State treasurer discusses elected office, years as attorney general
November 9, 2007
U.S. Attorney advocates public service
Lawyers learn trial skills and aid others, O’Brien says
November 9, 2007
A look at the 2007 ballot measures
The Initiative and Referendum Institute at USC analyzes election results state by state
November 7, 2007
Rasmussen installed as dean
USC President Sample officially welcomes law school's 13th dean
November 2, 2007
Judge touts clerkship benefits
Clerks exposed to different areas of law, gain confidence, Paez says
November 2, 2007
New program pairs JDs and LLMs
Peer mentors expand cultural and academic experiences
November 1, 2007
Mentor Day brings school kids to campus
8th graders will meet lawyers, discuss legal issues
October 29, 2007
Associate dean named to police commission
Rob Saltzman is a legal ethics expert
October 26, 2007
The Idea of Freedom in America
Eric Foner presents the Law and Humanities Distinguished Lecture
October 23, 2007
Barry Diller headlines USC Law institute
Oct. 27 event spotlights Entertainment Law and Business
October 19, 2007
Student Affairs office a one-stop shop
Registration, financial aid and counseling services open to all students
October 12, 2007
Appeals judge will visit class
M. Margaret McKeown will speak on statutory interpretation and IP law
October 11, 2007
Frankfurt LLM Day
USC Law professor and alum recruit for international programs
October 5, 2007
IRS recruits at CSO workshop
Chief Counsel visits USC campus to promote nationwide jobs
October 5, 2007
Well-known attorney fulfilled by public service
Tom Mesereau encourages students to volunteer
October 5, 2007
11 Days from Execution
USC Law guest speaker to discuss his 20 years on Texas Death Row for a crime he did not commit
September 28, 2007
The Wage Justice Center
Two USC alumni launch a nonprofit dedicated to protecting workers’ rights
September 28, 2007
Law &: makes for good drama
The Southern California Interdisciplinary Law Journal appears on hit TV show
September 21, 2007
Balancing Act
Panelists discuss ways to achieve work/life balance in the firm world
September 21, 2007
Bell Tolls for U.S. Constitution
Renowned constitutional legal scholar Derrick Bell speaks at USC Law
September 21, 2007
No place like home
Western Center on Law & Poverty celebrates 40th birthday at USC
September 14, 2007
Keeping Los Angeles beautiful
USC Law students volunteer to help maintain River Garden Park
September 14, 2007
Derrick Bell to speak at USC Law
Renowned legal scholar and former USC Law professor will discuss “The Current Relevance of the Constitution”
September 7, 2007
Prof. Saks will discuss book
Saks' book chronicles struggle with schizophrenia
August 31, 2007
Fall semester kicks off
JD, international and visiting students welcomed to USC Law
August 31, 2007
New faces at USC Law
Dean Rasmussen and several new professors join the law school
August 23, 2007
Small Business Clinic opens at USC Law
Michael Chasalow will direct the Small Business Clinic
August 21, 2007
Law school welcomes new clinic director
Jack Lerner leads IP and Techology Law Clinic
August 14, 2007
USC law professor battles schizophrenia
Successful scholar overcomes mental illness stigma
July 31, 2007
New Dean Leads USC Law
Corporate reorganization expert and award-winning teacher takes helm
July 2, 2007
Blog from abroad
Student Lindsay Toczylowski updates the USC Law community on her summer work in Nicaragua
