Reshaping the future of legal education

We know choosing a law school can be a difficult task. Just like each student has many schools from which to choose, each law school may offer a different approach to educating future lawyers.

At California Western we offer the best approach - combining both theory and practice - to prepare our graduates to build rewarding careers.

We strive to provide a well-rounded set of legal skills to each graduate, both preparing them for practice and helping them find their place in the profession.

Learn more about our students, our scholarship opportunities, and our career placement assistance.

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California Western: Independent | Innovative | Inspiring

	Named Among Top 40 Law Schools in the Nation for Diversity National Jurist magazine recently named California Western among the top 40 law schools in the country for diversity. At number 35, California Western was the highest-ranking law school in San Diego. This fall's entering first-year class was the most diverse in the school's history, with 44% of students representing ethnically diverse backgrounds. Read more about our diversity programs.
	Get Ready for Practice: Planning for Success Starts Now If lawyers aren't born, but made, what is the best way to ensure law school education produces effective professionals? This question motivates California Western School of Law to develop innovative programs designed to train highly ethical, skilled, and client-centered attorneys. Learn more about our approach.
	Student Blogs: The Best and Worst of Life at California Western If you're wondering what law school will be like, you're not alone. The pressures of law school can be vastly different from your undergraduate years. Read about the ups and downs of life in law school straight from California Western students Angela, Michael, Danny, Michaela, Heather, and David. They blog about everything from the stresses of finals to exploring the neighborhoods of San Diego. Meet our student bloggers.
	Students Gain Legal Experience While Freeing the Innocent You probably already know the story of Brian Banks, the former high school football standout jailed for more than five years for a crime he did not commit. Learn more about how California Western students helped clear Brian's name through their work with the California Innocence Project.
	California Western Again Recognized with National Community Service Award The contributions of California Western students, faculty, and staff have been recognized for the past three years by President Obama's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, the only law school so honored. Read more about our commitment to service.