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Love, Law, and Parenthood: A Couple’s Journey Through Western State College of Law
Western State College of Law is a law school with a unique and supportive community that encourages students to pursue their dreams. Standing as the oldest law school in Orange County, Western State is one of the most affordable law schools, and one of the first to...
Alumni Highlight: Shawn I. Pardo
Congratulations to Western State alumnus Shawn I. Pardo (Class of 2015) on becoming a partner at the law firm Callahan, Thompson, Sherman & Caudill. His areas of expertise include labor and employment law, business litigation, personal injury, and general liability.
Celebrating our Shapiro Scholars: Gabrielle Eshiet and Mirella Farias Martinez
The William and Susan Shapiro Scholarship, established by William D. Shapiro and Susan Shapiro, is awarded yearly to students who demonstrate exceptional achievement, leadership, and financial need at Western State. With a scholarship of $5,000, it provides critical...
Western State College of Law Hailed for Diversity and Ranked 4th for Improved Employment Rates by preLaw Magazine
In the world of legal education, achieving upward mobility and finding meaningful opportunities can be challenging. Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County, California, has consistently risen to that challenge. Building on a history of...
Building Community One Hot Dog at a Time: Jim Randall’s Lasting Tradition at Western State
Celebrating Nearly Two Decades of Jim Randall’s Hot Dog Day at Western State For more than 17 years, Western State alumnus James “Jim” Randall (Class of 1980) has been a familiar and welcoming presence on campus. Many students know him as “the hot dog guy,” who...
Dean Paul Arshagouni Integrates Healthcare and Law into his Research and Teaching
Dean Paul Arshagouni has carved out a unique and highly esteemed career by combining his passion and expertise in healthcare and the law. Arshagouni initially studied medicine largely because it was the career he chose as a child. “I said that’s what I wanted to do...
Fall 2024 Impact Report from the Immigration and Deportation Defense Clinic
This fall semester (2024), the Immigration and Deportation Defense Clinic provided comprehensive immigration legal services to community members. From pro bono direct representation to assisting pro se litigants with cases before the Santa Ana Immigration Court, the...
Faculty Highlight: Stacey Sobel
Congratulations to Western State Professor Stacey Sobel on the publication of her chapter, titled “303 Creative v. Elenis on Free Speech Versus LGBTQ+ Equality,” in SCOTUS 2023: Major Decisions and Developments of the US Supreme Court from Palgrave Macmillan....
Faculty Highlight: Tania Shah
Congratulations to Western State Professor Tania Shah on her recent publication, “Is the State Bar Playing Russian Roulette with the Bar Exam?” featured in the December issue of the Orange County Bar Association’s Orange County Lawyer. Professor Shah also serves as...
Empowering Law Students: Inside Western State’s Academic Success Program
Western State’s Academic Success Program Learning the law is not a small task. It's like trying to master a whole new language. At Western State College of Law, an ABA-approved law school in Southern California, the Academic Success Program (ASP) was developed to help...
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