Law School in San Diego - California Western School of Law

Sean M. Scott Appointed as California Western’s new President and Dean

“As one of only two African American women to be appointed as president and dean of an American law school, Professor Scott embodies the values of our community.”

Passion Meets Profession

“I loved that immigration law offered me the opportunity to help people from all different backgrounds and cultures.”

Students Helping Students

California Western sets a new PILF Silent Auction record!

New U.S. Trade Deals Far from Historic

It will take years for U.S. workers and companies to benefit from the new trade pacts.

Taking on the Rideshare Giants

“This lawsuit is the tip of the iceberg because tens of thousands of women have been assaulted in rideshare vehicles.”

Outer Space. Common Heritage?

“A big part of the problem at the moment is that we just don’t have any rules that maximize how we use outer space.”

California Western Hosts Lincoln High Mock Trials

“The highlight of the day was seeing the students express their gratitude for the positive learning experience and the opportunity to compete.”

Attorneys Yahairah Aristy and Sarah Shekhter

Harnessing the Power of Communication

“I have a passion for people, which fuels all of my interests, from the personal to the professional.”

Gun Control Returned in December to SCOTUS

“The law now under review is far from typical of the gun-control laws that have vexed lower courts.”

NMR Partners with Leading Online Source for CLE

"This partnership further diversifies our program's innovative revenue sources.”

Challenge and Reward

“Watching students succeed and reach their goals is one of the great rewards of this job.”

Grants Enable California Western Community Law Project to Help Underserved Communities

“These grants, and others, help us to provide much needed legal assistance to approximately 1,500 individuals annually.”

California Western Hits High Spots in Recent Reports

“We believe we are the best choice for many law students.”

From the Links to Litigation

“I wanted to challenge myself intellectually.”

Ninety-seven Students from Eight Countries Graduate in Maestría’s Fifth Commencement

“Our program continues to grow and improve.”

Love What You Do!

“Coming to Cal Western is one of the best things we ever did.”

California Western’s CAP Teams Win Again!

“Both the teams and their coaches were exemplary competitors for California Western.”

Law Losing Ground to Tech

“Data-centric technologies have created the need to re-evaluate copyright and patent doctrines.”

Virtual Law Becomes Reality

“We need to change the way people look at Esports, and gamers have to leverage the value they provide.”

$3.5m Grant Awarded to ILDJ

“Teaching trial skills to Mexican law students is part of promoting the rule of law.”

Faculty Mentors—Student Authors!

“California Western should be really proud.”

CWSL Student Awarded Ms. JD Fellowship

“What the fellowship does is empower people.”

Alum Proud to Give Back to Native American Community

“Right now is an exciting time because tribes are exercising more self-governance.”

Exposing the Harms of Being Shortlisted

“We are telling a story about the United States Supreme Court that has just not been told up until this point.”

Welcome to the New Record-breaking Maestría Class

“We are changing justice systems and changing lives."

Professor I. India Thusi Honored by the ABA

“I feel very honored to have been selected for this award.”

Navy SEAL Chooses Law as a Second Career

“My heroes have always been lawyers.”

Brazilian Lawyer Hails LL.M. Program

“My experience in the LL.M. program has been incredible.”

From Active-duty to IP Attorney

“I thoroughly enjoyed my active-duty time in the Navy, and I still enjoy being a part.”

The Struggle Over the Soul of Contract Law

The proposed RLCC is an attempt to consolidate and modernize the law of consumer contracts.

Judge Reveals Why CWSL Students Excel as Externs

“Cal Western students are well prepared to do the work.”

CWSL Clinics Team Up to Talk Privacy and Social Media Issues at Local High School

"Students in this day and age, especially those in high-need communities, face a multitude of challenges related to these issues.”

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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