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Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Law School
Four Tips To Manage Your Mental Health During Law School Law school has a reputation for being demanding and cutthroat. Even more so, 96% of law students report experiencing “significant stress” according to research by the Dave Nee Foundation, an organization...
Western State Alumni Share Five Tips for First-Year Law Students
With the 2021 academic year upon us, not only are we transitioning back to in-person classes, but we also have just over 100 incoming 1L students joining the Western State family. While there is a lot of anticipation and excitement around starting law school, we know...
The Daily Journal Recognizes Guillermo Tello in its List of Top Labor and Employment Lawyers in California
Western State College of Law alumnus Guillermo Tello (Class of 2011) was recently named to The Daily Journal’s 2021 list of Top Labor and Employment Lawyers in California. At Clark Hill Law Firm, Guillermo litigates labor and employment claims involving wrongful...
Jericho Williams Joins Long Beach Prosecutor’s Office
Jericho Williams (Class of 2019) recently became a deputy city prosecutor for Long Beach. Williams originally thought that he wanted to be a defense attorney, but after interning for the city prosecutor, he realized that prosecutors could use their discretion to make...
Frank Darras Recognized in Lawdragon’s List of 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
Recently, the publisher Lawdragon included Darras on its annual list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America for the 17th year in a row. Frank Darras is the founding partner of DarrasLaw, the largest disability and long-term care insurance litigation firm...
The Hollywood Reporter Includes David Fox in its Top 100 Attorneys List
Western State alumnus David Fox (Class of 1985) was recently included in The Hollywood Reporter’s 15th annual Power Lawyers List, which recognizes Hollywood’s top 100 attorneys. David Fox is a partner at Myman Greenspan Fox Rosenberg Mobasser Younger & Light. He...
How Real-World Experiences During Law School in California Can Help You Gain a Competitive Advantage
With 18 ABA approved law schools in California, and J.D. enrollment up to 114,520 students in 2021, compared to 112,882 in 2019, gaining a competitive edge is critical to helping you land your dream job post-graduation. The three years during which you attend law...
Western State’s Summer Honors Program Underscores Investment in Students’ Success
The summer after your first year of law school is a critical time to start building your resume with work experiences. Landing an internship or externship allows you to put your learned skills into practice and hone in on your career goals before year two. While it...
Beyond the Classroom: Opportunities That Can Enhance Your Law School Experience
Law school doctrinal classes are focused on foundational material, covering multiple practice areas and lessons such as how to think like a lawyer and hone in on analytical skills. This curriculum is critical to a student’s long-term success, and academics need to...
How You Can Leverage Your Law Degree
Earning a Juris Doctor degree (JD) is a significant accomplishment that lends itself to many opportunities post-graduation. Although most associate a JD degree with the practice of law, you can take many other career paths. The National Association for Law Placement...
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