Law College
School Description
Western State University College of Law was founded in 1966 and is the oldest law school in Orange County, with more than 10,000 alumni. Located in the heart of Southern California, A private law school with about 400 students, Western State University offers small classes taught by a dedicated and highly accessible faculty. Students receive personalized attention, and the school provides a collaborative, supportive learning environment with a strong sense of community.
Dean
William E. Adams, Jr.
Programs Offered at Western State University College of Law
Western State University College of Law offers both a full-time and a part-time program of instruction leading to the degree of Juris Doctor (J.D.) The full-time program, which accepts entering students each August, is normally completed in three years. The part-time program, which accepts entering students both in August (day or evening) and in January (evening only), is normally completed in four years. The part-time program makes it possible for a student to continue at his or her job while going to law school.
While no specialization is required for the J.D. degree, students may opt to earn a Certificate in Business Law or in Criminal Law with a notation on their transcript by meet ing additional requirements.
Faculty Profile
Western State University College of Law’s accomplished faculty consists of 23 full-time professors and 42 adjunct professors. The full-time faculty are well qualified , experienced and focused on teaching excellence. All have their J.D. degree, and many have advanced degrees in law or other disciplines. Most also have extensive experience in the practice of law. A number of the adjunct faculty are sitting judges or lawyers in practice and with extensive experience.
Student Profile
Western State University College of Law’s student body is diverse and reflects the law school's mission to serve the community. Approximately 35 % of the students body are minorities, and the students’ backgrounds reflect a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, life and work experience and advanced degrees.
Academic Emphasis
Western State University College of Law's combines teaching of traditional legal doctrine with practical skills training, and hands-on experience to prepare students for the practice of law. The Criminal Law Practice Center, Business Law Center, Legal Clinic, and Trial Practice Program are just a few of the opportunities available to students.
Accreditation
Western State University College of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association.
Western State University College of Law is accredited by the Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
(WASC) (985 Atlantic Avenue, Ste. 100, Alameda, CA, 94501 or 1-510-748-9001).
Address
1111 North State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92831
Telephone
(714) 738-1000
Web Site
www.wsulaw.edu