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Faculty - PHILIP MERKEL

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PHILIP MERKEL

PROFESSOR OF LAW

714.459.1146
pmerkel@wsulaw.edu

J.D., University of Illinois
M.A., University of Virginia
B.A., University of Illinois

Courses:
Remedies, Torts, Legal History, Professional Skills


Professor Merkel is published in a remarkably wide range of subjects. His scholarship, along with his extensive experience as a practicing attorney, inform his classroom teaching.

Professor Merkel came to Western State from the University of Virginia School of Law where he co-directed the Legal Research and Writing Program for several years. Earlier he served as managing attorney for the Georgia Legal Services Program, Savannah Regional Office. In this capacity, he directed a large attorney and paralegal staff in providing legal assistance to indigents in an eight-county area in southeast Georgia. In law school, he served as a research assistant for the National Clearinghouse for Criminal Justice Planning and Architecture and as managing editor of the Recent Decisions section of the Illinois Bar Journal.

Professor Merkel has tried cases in state and federal courts and has represented clients before appellate courts in California and Georgia. His writings have been cited in appellate court briefs and decisions.

Courses taught: Remedies, Torts, American Legal History

 

Prospective Students

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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
*All webinars take place from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM





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