Jorge García

Biography

Jorge García joined California Western School of Law in July 2021 as Assistant Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid & Campus Diversity. Jorge graduated from UC San Diego with a degree in economics and subsequently earned an MBA at CSU San Marcos. Dean García has 23 years of law school admissions experience as well as 33 years administering financial aid to undergraduate and law school students. Prior to joining California Western School of Law, Dean García served as Director and Asst. Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid and Diversity Initiatives at the University of San Diego School of Law.

Included in Jorge’s responsibilities at California Western School of Law are leading the marketing, recruitment and admission efforts; the awarding of scholarships to the entering class; providing leadership to the Financial Aid Office; and leading the Law School in its equity, justice and equity strategy and efforts.

Dean García has presented at regional and national conferences on several topics including strategies in applying to law school, financing a legal education, and diversity in legal education. Dean García has been active with the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) on a variety of committee and work groups including Services and Programs; Emerging Markets and Innovation Committee; Finance and Budget Committee; and Audit Committee. Additionally, Dean García served on LSAC’s Board of Trustees and is currently serving a 2-year commitment in the Newcomers Planning Work Group.