California Western offers a substantial number of merit-based tuition scholarships to entering students whose backgrounds and experience will contribute to our goal of diversity and educational enrichment. We also offer similar merit-based scholarships to upper-division students upon completion of their first year.

Scholarships for Entering Students

CWSL Diversity Scholarship

Offered to incoming students who will enhance the diversity of the law school.

Inocente Scholarship

Is awarded to a high-achieving entering student who evidences a commitment to promoting social justice in Latin America.

The Career Transition Scholarship

Is awarded to a student in each entering class who has at least 10 years experience in a career or occupation (including homemaker), can demonstrate financial need, and is not eligible for other admissions scholarships.

Scholarships for Upper Division Students

Dean's Diversity Scholarship

Offered to upper division students who enhance the diversity of the law school and demonstrate exemplary academic performance.

The M. Eugenia Lopez Scholarship

Recognizes a second-year student who embodies the following: dedication to public service, dedication to community, educational achievements, leadership, and commitment to the legal profession.

The Lourine W. Twyman Scholarship

Is awarded to a second- or third-year law student who has demonstrated community leadership and a commitment to providing services to under-represented groups.