Top 25Rising
USC Gould School of Law
Rankings History (2016-2025)
#19Current Ranking
+210-Year Change
Year-by-Year Rankings
#21
2016#21
2017#20
2018+1#20
2019#20
2020#19
2021+1#20
2022-1#19
2023+1#19
2024#19
2025| Year | Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #21 | -- |
| 2017 | #21 | -- |
| 2018 | #20 | +1 |
| 2019 | #20 | -- |
| 2020 | #20 | -- |
| 2021 | #19 | +1 |
| 2022 | #20 | -1 |
| 2023 | #19 | +1 |
| 2024 | #19 | -- |
| 2025 | #19 | -- |
Ranking Analysis
USC Law has shown a clear upward trajectory, rising from #21 to #19 over the decade. Located in downtown Los Angeles, USC Gould has invested heavily in improving employment outcomes, building clinical programs, and leveraging the entertainment capital of the world for media and entertainment law specialization.
Notable Changes
- Rose steadily from #21 in 2016 to #19 by 2025
- First reached #19 in 2021 and has held that position since
- Growing strength in entertainment law and technology transactions reflecting its LA location