Law School in San Diego - California Western School of Law

This Pride We Made History

Thanks to the generosity of the California Western community, we raised over $75,000 for the law school’s first-ever LGBTQ equality student scholarship. Special thanks to Barbara Cox and Steve Russell for leading the way.

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Cutting-edge Technology – Age-old Concerns

Therapy or genetic engineering. The issues surrounding gene therapy.

California Western Rated Among the Best Law Schools for Criminal Law

CWSL criminal law professors’ comment on the latest ranking.

CWSL Professors Reflect on Justice Anthony Kennedy’s Retirement

The justice’s departure could vitally affect the country for years to come.

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!”

Prof. James Cooper on the Escalating Trade War Between the US and its Partners

“Everyone loses in a trade war.”

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.”

Dean’s List Reception Recognizes Students Across Campus

Ninety-five students recognized at the celebratory event.

California Western Receives Award at LASSD’s Pro Bono Program Volunteer Appreciation Event

Award recognizes CWSL students’ many hours of pro bono work.

Pro Bono Program Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Prof. Joanna Sax to Present Food Labeling Paper at Upcoming International Conference

Study identifies consumer resistance toward genetically engineered food.

Prof. Catherine Hardee offers advice for socially conscious investors

A new study reveals socially responsible investing is on the increase.

Prepare to A.I.M. for Law Youth Conference Challenges Students #Dare2See

“Conference responds to a growing gap in education particularly for young people from underrepresented groups.”

Prof. Nancy Kim on Why Facebook Data Use Payouts Won’t Work

"You can't control data."

Prof. Tim Casey on the Legal Issues Surrounding the Use of AI

“The problem is we aren’t invited until there is a big problem.”

Prof. India Thusi Shares Her Opinion on What Prosecutors Get Wrong About Sex Trafficking

Discusses the dangers of conflating sex work with sex trafficking.

Art Neill Explains What Indie Game Developers Can Do To Be Treated Fairly By Their Studios

Workplace protection for gamers, artists, musicians, and other creators.

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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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