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