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ELIZABETH JONES

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW
DIRECTOR, CRIMINAL LAW PRACTICE CENTER

714.459.1187
eljones@wsulaw.edu

J.D. , University of Miami School of Law
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Courses:
Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; The Law of Vice; Criminal Justice Ethics


Professor Jones received her Bachelor’s Degree from U.C.L.A. and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami. Prior to her career in academia, she worked as a criminal defense lawyer, handling all misdemeanor and felony cases from arraignment through trial. She also worked extensively with children, representing them in delinquency matters at the juvenile court. Her research focuses on the rights of juveniles within the criminal law arena. Professor Jones was the Vice President of the West Orange County Bar Association and sat on its Board of Directors for nine years. In 2002 she received the President's Award for her service to that organization. Professor Jones has taught Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure at Trinity Law School, as well as Legal Research and Writing at Chapman University School of Law. She currently teaches a series of courses including Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, Criminal Justice Ethics, and the Law of Vice. In 2011, Professor Jones was awarded “Professor of the Year” by the Western State student body for her enthusiasm and passion for teaching. You can view Professor Jones’ research on her SSRN Author page: http://ssrn.com/author=1641671
 

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BE A LAW STUDENT FOR A DAY

Sit in on a class, take a tour with our friendly advisers, and have lunch with current Western State students!

Wednesday, January 30
Tuesday, February 26
Thursday, March 28
Wednesday, April 17

PREPARING FOR THE PRACTICE OF LAW

Where your academic preparation meets practical experience!

Western State College of Law
Saturday, February 23
from 9:00am - 2:00pm

Law is an exciting and challenging field—do you have what it takes to succeed in today’s legal market? Are you up to the rigorous academics of law school and the demands of a career in law?

Join us for this dynamic workshop to:

  • • Hear how our students acquire skills, hands-on experience, and make contacts to prepare for practice after law school
  • • Learn about exciting externship opportunities in various fields of law
  • • Hear from a panel of current law students and recent grads
  • • Meet and network with faculty members, current students and alumni

Lunch will be provided! An optional school tour will be given after lunch.

RSVP requiredby February 15, 2013 for this event. Please RSVP to 714.459.1101 or email wsursvp@wsulaw.edu.

WEBINARS

The Admissions Process | Thursday, February 28
Financial Aid Planning & Scholarships | Wednesday, March 13
Career Development: Western’s Programs | Thursday, April 25
Getting Ready for Law School | Wednesday, May 22
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