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Prof. Glenn Smith on How Commercial Speech Doctrine is Impacting California Gun Control Law

“Current commercial speech doctrine might obligate judges to act outside of their judicial comfort zone.”

California Western’s Maestría Program Celebrates Fourth Graduation

“We continue to grow in student applications every year.”

CAP Teams ‘Slap the Bottle’ in Traditional Send-off

“To be part of a winning culture you have to have competitive stamina.”

Prof. Leslie Culver Honored as 2018 Galen Distinguished Guest in Legal Writing

“It was a joy to see my scholarship have practical application.”

Justin Brooks Concludes Innocence March with Rally at State Capitol

“Let’s scream it loud so Jerry Brown can hear us!”

Prof. Catherine Hardee on the Dangers of Corporations Addressing Social Problems

The pursuit of social good is often a legitimate strategy for maximizing corporate profits.

CWSL Alum Reveals How Political Asylum Changed His Life

“Immigration law really speaks to me as a first-generation immigrant.”

Prof. Glenn Smith Talks to KUSI on Kavanaugh Hearings

“I have never seen such an intemperate performance.”

New Media Rights Directors Speak on Protecting Intellectual Property

“The concept of copyright in general is pretty hard to understand.”

Prof. Justin Brooks Talks CIP and California 12 in Podcast Interviews

“This is all of our criminal justice system, so you need to get involved.”

CWSL Alum Authors Book on Lessons Learned from U.S. Foreign Assistance Projects

“I always made time to go overseas and be part of a development assignment.”

CIP-sponsored Bill Signed into Law by Gov. Brown

“California has no interest in incarcerating innocent people.”

CWSL Alum Tackles Youth Homelessness in San Diego

How a scholarship essay laid the foundation for solving homelessness among young people.

CWSL Alum Named to the 2018 National Black Lawyers’ 40 Under 40 List

“I'm a fighter, and I feel like this award is something that recognizes that trait in me.”

Prof. Ken Klein to be Published in Pre-eminent Specialty Legal Journal

The Connecticut Insurance Law Journal to publish his peer-reviewed article on underinsurance.

CWSL’s Prof. Tabrez Ebrahim Awarded Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship

The invitation-only Edison Fellowship is one of the centerpieces of the Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property programs.

Dean Schaumann on the Importance of Keeping a Check on Student Well-being

“Successful students use all the resources.”

California Western Welcomes Over 100 Students to New Maestría Class

“It is a testament to the quality of our program.”

Prof. Catherine Hardee on the Resurgence of Social Engineering by Corporations

Are employers imposing moral self-determination on their workers?

Prof. James Cooper on Venezuela’s Latest Attempt to Tame its Inflation

The linking of a new currency and cryptocurrency “will not end well.”

Prof. India Thusi on Structural Inequality in the Criminal Justice System

CWSL assistant professor focuses on the criminalization of vices and the policing of sex work in multiple presentations.

Space Law – The Final Frontier for One California Western Alum

“Technically, I’m a space lawyer.”

Lessons Learned in Operating a Solo Law Practice

Director of ALI, Matthew Lab shares some thoughts on operating a solo law practice from ALI alumni attorneys.

CWSL Faculty Deliver a Trifecta of Lectures for Osher’s Summer Quarter

Dean Schaumann and Profs. Ken Klein and Glenn Smith cover Law and Society classes.

Estate Planning – Are Your Digital Assets Protected?

Prof. Michael Yu discusses the California Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act.

Cutting-edge Technology – Age-old Concerns

Therapy or genetic engineering. The issues surrounding gene therapy.

CWSL Student Wins First Place in 2018 IDEA Student IP Writing Competition

The competition seeks to address compelling issues in intellectual property law.

Student reveals what life is like externing for a major NFL franchise

“There are no typical workdays in this business!”

Dean announces launch of the Latin American Institute of Law and Justice

Institute brings together four successful CWSL Latin American programs.

Third-Year Student Extols Value of Clinical Externship Program

“I would rate this externship as the most valuable experience I have had the privilege of obtaining in law school.”

Become Profession Ready

California Western provides a rigorous, traditional legal education with an emphasis on developing problem-solving, communication, writing, and analytical thinking skills. This broad skill-base allows our students to see the big picture, and evaluate the social and economic context behind a wide array of legal problems.

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Be a Champion of Justice

We are dedicated to serving the underrepresented and to doing what the justice system is supposed to do. We believe in using our deep skills and rigorous training for what is right and just. We have a responsibility to our community and we act on it every day. This shows in our many public interest programs, the content of our curriculum and the actions of our people.

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Named to President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and Honor Roll with Distinction 2009-2014

Commit to Excellence

We expect a lot from our students. We don’t settle for just getting by. Our commitment to excellence is at the center of who we are. This commitment goes beyond just those students with the most impressive academic numbers. At California Western, we know that an incoming student is more than just a set of test scores.

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Find a Supportive Community

While we expect a lot from our students, we also understand that legal education is an active partnership between the school and the student. This is why we go to great lengths to first understand each student’s unique path, personality and goals, then help them establish a clear pathway to successfully fulfill their individual quest.

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