The Future-FocusedLawSchool



Power your Career


Creative problem-solving was the school’s theme, and this is something I’m using in my practice today.
Where our alumni work
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Law firms57%
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Government14%
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Business14%
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Public interest10%
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Judicial clerkships3%
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Academia2%

Connect Legal Theory and Practice


I love how CWSL really values providing an individualized experience for every student. I am highly passionate about advocating for victims of domestic violence, and have had the opportunity to take course work and gear my scholarship towards this continual pursuit.

Experiential Learning
Review the courses, program, and clinics that teach you how to advocate for your clients.

Rigorous Academics
Learn more about how our curriculum prepares you for a lifetime of success.
Shape the Conversation


Learn more about our faculty, including their scholarly activity and media appearances.
Drive Change


I know from personal experience that justice is not always served if people don’t have the resources and help they need to navigate the legal system. As a staff fellow working for the California Innocence Project, I now have the power to help guide our clients through that process.
California Nonprofit of the Year
Learn why the Community Law Project was named a 2022 California Nonprofit of the Year.
Supporting DEI Initiatives
With record gift, California Western creates an intellectual hub for addressing the complex systems of oppression in the United States.
Live and Learn in a Dynamic City


I would choose CWSL a thousand times over. Everyone I have met, including faculty, staff, and students, has been very welcoming ... Everyone wants each other to succeed, and that is clear in the interactions they share.