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Pearl Mann speaks on her career development as a woman in law
Pearl Gondrella Mann is a Western State College of Law graduate and one of the first female lawyers in Orange County admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court and all of California State Courts. She started her career as a librarian with two master’s degrees...
Western State Alumni Bring Experience to Orange County Boards
As the oldest law school in Orange County, Calif., Western State College of Law (WSCL) has more than 11,000 alumni. It has earned a reputation for producing successful trial lawyers and over 150 of its graduates have gone on to serve as judges and judicial officers...
5 Tips to Prepare for the Bar Exam Amid COVID-19
The bar exam is a critical component of the law school journey. For most, job opportunities hinge on the results, and passing it is required in order to obtain a law license. So, the stakes are high when preparing for the exam; as passing the first time is a priority....
Westcliff University Finalizes Acquisition of Western State College of Law
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westcliff University today formally announced the acquisition of Western State College of Law, now recognized as Western State College of Law at Westcliff University. As the oldest law school in Orange County, Calif., Western State is...
Western State College of Law Poised for Growth in 2021
As we near the end of an unprecedented year in education, academic institutions are reflecting on their successes and opportunities for growth. While a majority of the focus has been on adjusting the mode of education delivery in response to COVID-19, at Western State...
Western State graduate appointed to Orange County Superior Court
Western State College of Law named Bronze-level Military Friendly® Graduate School for 2019-2020
Western State College of Law has been named a bronze-level Military Friendly® Graduate School for 2019-2020 by VIQTORY Media. To earn the Bronze distinction, schools must score within 30% of the 10th best school in their category. Western State is proud to showcase...
Western State Students Succeed in Mock Trial Competitions Across Country
Congratulations to the mock trial teams who competed across the country earlier this year! In November 2018, a team consisting of Kelsy Fraser, Canon Thomas, Sabrina Meng and Sean Kurdoglu had a successful deep run in the invitational Buffalo Niagara criminal law mock...
Western State Again Listed as One of Most Diverse Law Schools in Country
PreLaw magazine ranks Western State 13th in diversity Nationwide (Winter 2019). You can read the article here: here.
Immigration Clinic Faculty Speak at Southwestern Law Review Symposium
On February 1, Professors Andrew Knapp and Jennifer Koh spoke at a symposium organized by the Southwestern Law Review on “Immigration in the Trump Era.” Both participated in a panel entitled, “Dimaya and the Crimmigration of Migration.” Professor Knapp shared about...
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