MEDIA ADVISORY
Attorney General of California Xavier Becerra Delivers
Commencement Address at USC Gould School of Law
WHAT: USC Gould School of Law Class of 2017 graduation ceremony.
WHEN: Friday, May 12, 2017. The processional march begins at 3:30 p.m.
WHO: Attorney General of California Xavier Becerra will present the keynote commencement address. He will share his personal story, reflect on the importance of community and public service, and encourage students to serve as mentors.
USC Gould School of Law Dean Andrew T. Guzman will take the stage to recognize the 209 students receiving juris doctorate degrees during commencement proceedings.
Additionally, Master of Laws will be awarded to 280 international graduate students from 45 different countries – including 20 students who earned the degrees in Gould’s online program. One international student will receive a Master of Comparative Law.
The international law graduates are associates at leading law firms, employed as corporate legal counsel and as business professionals in top companies worldwide and work for the governments and ministries of their home countries.
WHERE: USC’s Founders Park. This venue is located on the University Park Campus near Bovard Auditorium and Taper Hall.
PARKING: Enter Gate 3 from South Figueroa Street (between Jefferson and Exposition boulevards) at USC McCarthy Way. Parking is free.
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