OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER

Fall in full swing at USC Gould, and there is plenty happening across our community. From upcoming events to opportunities to the latest news, we are excited to share what's ahead this month.

Take a look at what is happening this October and stay connected.

USC Town & Gown Scholarship

Congratulations Are In Order

Congratulations to our three Gould School of Law students selected as recipients of the USC Town & Gown Scholarship! Established in 1904, Town & Gown has a longstanding tradition of supporting USC students through it's generous scholarship program. This year, the organization awarded $2.6 million to USC scholars, including nine Gould students. We are proud to celebrate our three awardees and grateful for Town & Gown's continued support of our students.

Sofia Cohen

4th Year BS in Legal Studies Student

Daniel Dyaz

2nd Year BS in Legal Studies Student

Emmanuel Garcia

2nd Year BS in Legal Studies Student

Trojan Family Weekend

Registration Still Open!

Don't miss the chance to make memories together at Trojan Family Weekend! Join us on campus for a special weekend filled with connection, celebration and time with your Trojan family. Registration is still open— sign up soon and save the date! We cannot wait to see you at our USC family event.

Voices of Change: Law's Transformative Power (with Dean Franita Tolson)

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

USC Gould School of Law Dean's Reception

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Inside Law School Admissions

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Spring 2027 Course Registration is Coming!

Get ready to plan your next semester! Spring 2027 course registration is opening soon. Keep an eye out for registration details, important dates and resources to help you prepare for another exciting semester at USC.

We will have more information for you soon!

Tommy Trojan Tabling Event

Come By. Say Hi. Learn More.

Discover what is possible at USC Gould. Learn more about our 12 minors, new BS in Law and Economics major, USC in D.C. Legal Studies track and more— and connect with student ambassadors to hear about the Gould experience firsthand. Stop by and learn more!

Monday, October 19, 2026

12:00pm to 2:00pm (PT)

In front of Tommy Trojan

Southern California Moot Court

Any undergraduate looking to hone their logical reasoning, public speaking, and legal writing skills is invited to join Moot Court! Students take on the role of attorneys in fictional appellate cases, researching legal precedent, writing legal briefs, and delivering verbal arguments before a panel of Justices. 

Gould’s affiliated student organizations are open to all eligible individuals, and operate all programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Native American & Pasifika Student Lounge (NAPL)

A space to connect, learn and celebrate. The Native American & Pasifika Lounge (NAPL) welcomes all students interested in exploring Native American and Pasifika identities, cultures and experiences. Stop by to join meaningful conversations, build community, and spend time with others in a welcoming space.

📍Student Union 403

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