Dean Cianciarulo Pens Article in OC Lawyer Magazine

Dean Cianciarulo Pens Article in OC Lawyer Magazine

We are thrilled to share that Dean Marisa Cianciarulo was invited by the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) to author the Dean’s Corner in the May 2024 issue of Orange County Lawyer!  This recognition is a testament to her exceptional expertise and dedication...
Western State Alumna Appointed to the OC Bench

Western State Alumna Appointed to the OC Bench

We are honored to announce that Western State alumna Eileen Solis (Class of 1991) has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a Judge in the Orange County Superior Court. This remarkable milestone marks the culmination of a distinguished career that has...
Alumnus Receives Prestigious Laurence Tribe Award

Alumnus Receives Prestigious Laurence Tribe Award

Congratulations to John Dolan, Western State Class of 1977, for receiving the prestigious Laurence Tribe Award! A renowned criminal defense attorney with 47 years of experience, Dolan’s contributions to collegiate debate and the legal field are truly inspiring....
How to Make Law School in California More Affordable

How to Make Law School in California More Affordable

Law school is ranked as one of the top three most expensive degree programs. This is especially true in California, where in-state tuition prices can even range from $44k to upward of $60k per year for public law schools. And while some private law schools are more...
Professor Susan Keller Publishes New Article

Professor Susan Keller Publishes New Article

Congratulations to Professor Susan Keller, as her newest article, Doing Things with the Language of Law and Gender: Using Speech Act Theory to Understand the Meaning and Effect of the Gender Identity Backlash, was recently published in the Nevada Law Journal. In the...
5 Tips For First-Year Law Students From Western State Alumni

5 Tips For First-Year Law Students From Western State Alumni

Do you have plans to attend law school? You’re certainly not alone! Over 37K+ first-year law students began their J.D. studies in 2023, with law school applications expected to increase in 2024. While there is a lot of anticipation and excitement around starting law...