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PAULA MANNING

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW
DIRECTOR OF S.T.E.L.L.A.R. PROGRAMS

714.459.1116
pmanning@wsulaw.edu

J.D., Western State
B.A., University of California, Irvine

Courses:
Advocacy. Advanced Legal Methods, Introduction to Legal Methods, Solving Legal Problems, Torts I & II, Professional Skills I & II


Professor Manning is a nationally acclaimed expert on creating programs to integrate legal skills training into law school curricula.

Paula Manning is an Associate Professor and Director of the Law School’s S.T.E.L.L.A.R. Academic Support Program. Professor Manning has a passion for helping students to succeed in law school, on the bar exam and in the practice of law. For nearly a decade she has designed programs, developed curricula and provided instruction in academic support and bar preparation courses. She has lectured locally and nationally on preparing students for law school, the bar examination and the practice of law. She is a frequent presenter on issues of teaching and learning and has presented at a variety of national conferences. She is currently serving as Secretary for the AALS Academic Assistance section. Her newest interest is integrating academic support and law practice skills into the law school curriculum and she incorporates the newest teaching and learning techniques into her courses. Prior to her academic career, she served as the Director of Litigation for the Fair Housing Foundation and was in private practice specializing in housing discrimination litigation. She is admitted to the bars of California, the United States Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Her forthcoming torts casebook (Carolina Academic Press) will incorporate academic support and law practice components.

Courses taught: Advocacy, Advanced Legal Methods, Introduction to Legal Methods, Solving Legal Problems, Torts I & II, Professional Skills I & II

 

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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