BITS Law School Partners with USC Gould School of Law for Students and Faculty Exchange

The partnership between BITS Law School and USC Gould School of Law aims to offer more opportunities for students and teachers by offering them a globally acknowledged academic framework. Further, the collaboration includes a faculty and student exchange programme and exposure to diverse legal systems and perspectives. 

BITS Law School, Mumbai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with USC Gould School of Law, University of Southern California. The collaboration between both institutions has been formed for student and faculty exchange. Further, the MoU will enable the BITS Law School to offer a dual degree LLM programme and joint research in the BITS Law School and the USC Gould School of Law. 

The collaboration intends to provide innovative possibilities for students and teachers by utilising a globally benchmarked academic framework for academics. It includes opportunities for BITS Law School students to pursue Master of Laws (LL.M.) programs at USC Gould, as well as the possibility of developing novel dual degree programs such as a Bachelor of Laws-Juris Doctor (LL.B.-J.D.).
 The partnership between the institutes allows for faculty and student exchanges, access to an internationally benchmarked curriculum, and exposure to various legal systems and perspectives. The MoU also involves collaborative research, co-teaching projects, and a vibrant Summer School at USC Gould in Los Angeles.

Following the MoU signing event, an interesting conversation between the founding dean of BITS Law School, Prof Ashish Bhardwaj and Dean of USC Gould School of Law, Prof Franita Tolson, took place. Professors Tolson and Prof Bharadwaj spoke about the rising specialisations in legal education, such as artificial intelligence and antitrust law, the impact of technology on legal institutions, and the changing role of student communities. 

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