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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.”

CWSL Prof. Tabrez Ebrahim Receives Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award

California Western’s Prof. Tabrez Ebrahim has received a Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Saudi Arabia with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

California Western to honor distinguished alumni at awards celebration event

The 2018 Distinguished Alumni of the Year Awards and Reunion Celebration will take place Sept. 29.

California Western to honor distinguished alumni at gala awards

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.

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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California Western Rated Among the Best Law Schools for Criminal Law

CWSL criminal law professors’ comment on the latest ranking.

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.”

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.

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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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