Law School in San Diego - California Western School of Law

Elaine Galinson Gifts California Western $50,000 in Additional Scholarship Support

“This wonderfully generous gift will enable us to provide much-needed additional assistance to students who have a strong desire to serve their communities.”

Addressing Discrimination in AI Algorithms

“As algorithms are increasingly part of more business models and marketing plans, discrimination appears in the shadows of value creation and value capture.”

Art and the Law: Understanding the Connection

“Due to the immense psychological and emotional connection a piece of art may have on an individual or community, laws that affect its transactions are profoundly impactful.”

New Cal Western Faculty Member Publishes Groundbreaking Legal History Book

“I am excited at the opportunity to empower our students to attain the tools necessary to find their voices as lawyers.”

Introducing California Western’s New Distinguished Professor in Residence

“An overarching passion in my life is my commitment to legal education and developing the next generation of legal professionals.”

Experienced Civil Rights Advocate Danielle Jefferis Joins CWSL Faculty

“One of my primary responsibilities as a professor is to bring my practice experience into the classroom.”

Professor Brenda Simon Joins CWSL Faculty Full-Time

“It is so rewarding to help students master challenging areas, working with them to develop the tools they need to succeed.”

Maestría Program Welcomes 108 New Students

“None of this could have happened without tremendous work from everyone in the Instituto.”

Nancy Chi Cantalupo Joins Cal Western Faculty

Professor Cantalupo is a nationally-recognized expert on sexual harassment and abuse in education.

Getting to Know Dean Sean Scott

“What attracts me to teaching is the interaction with students, and that I get to challenge them, and they, in turn, get to challenge me.”

California Western Welcomes New President and Dean Sean M. Scott

“In everything we do, the first question has to always be, how does this help our students, how does this enhance the experience of our students, holistically, not just academically.”

California Western Well Represented in SDCBA 2020 Service Awards

“We are honored to recognize this year’s award recipients for exemplifying what it means to serve others.”

Holding Polluters Accountable

“Representing public entities is where I really found my niche in the world.”

Can Podcasting Meet the Challenge for Creators of Color

“People don’t like it when they believe that artists are being taken advantage of.”

Time to Rein In Campus Cops

With thousands of referrals to juvenile court, California has become the leading state in the nation in the “school-to-prison pipeline.”

Professor Glenn Smith Comments on SCOTUS Records Release Cases

The most important aspect of these cases, said Smith, is that they affirm the separation of powers, and affirm that the President of the United States is not above the law.

Now is a Great Time to Give

New Charitable Rules Incentivize Generosity During COVID-19

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We Value Diversity

California Western ranks in the top 10 for diversity among U.S. law schools, according to U.S. News.

Top 10 Law School for Diversity - US news

Practical Training is our Specialty

California Western ranks in the top 3 for required experiential learning credits (15) among U.S. law schools.

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Faculty Scholarship

California Western faculty have been published recently in more than a dozen top-50 law reviews and leading specialty journals including:
• California Law Review
• Northwestern Law Review
• UC Irvine Law Review
• Boston College Law Review
• Iowa Law Review
• Washington Law Review

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