Thinking About Law School? Wondering if law school is right for you? Have a passion for the law but not sure what law school is like? Read more here or contact our friendly Admissions staff to schedule a phone call or campus visit. Getting Ready Taking the LSAT Preparing to Apply Contact Admissions About California Western For 90 years, California Western has prepared students for the practice of law. Learn more about our history and the beautiful region we are proud to call home. Our Mission and History Quick Facts About San Diego ABA Required Disclosures J.D. Admissions The Admissions Office can help you find information about our many programs and resources. We are here to assist you throughout the application process. Application Deadlines Tuition and Fees Admission Requirements Class Profile Curriculum and Programs LL.M. in Trial Advocacy The LL.M. in Trial Advocacy will prepare you for practice in federal criminal court by combining classroom instruction on substantive federal criminal law, skills training, and live client representation in a federal defenders office. Requirements, Tuition and Fees Apply Now LL.M. and M.C.L. Programs for Foreign Lawyers The Master of Laws in Comparative Law (LL.M.) and Master of Comparative Law (M.C.L.) Program is designed to prepare lawyers from other countries to work knowledgeably with lawyers in the United States on questions of common interest arising under either their own or the U.S. legal system. Application Deadlines Tuition and Fees Admission Requirements Request Catalog Apply Now Special Programs for Foreign Lawyers Given our location on an international border and the Pacific Rim, we have long considered ourselves an international law school. We offer several specialized programs for lawyers from other countries who wish to know more about the U.S. legal system. These courses are offered in English and Spanish. American Legal Studies and Exchange-Brazil ACCESO Capacitación (Spanish Trial Skills Academy) Maestría en Litigación Oral (Spanish LLM)