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Spring 2024 Clinic Students Represent Clients Before Courts and Immigration Agencies
The Immigration & Deportation Defense Clinic officially launched in Spring 2024! This semester, ten dedicated students served as student attorneys in the Clinic, representing five clients on various immigration matters. These services span various immigration...
Alumnus Featured on ABC’s 20/20
We are excited to share that Western State alumnus and Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney, Robert Villa (Class of 1986), recently made an appearance on ABC's 20/20. The episode, titled "Murder of a Celebrity Hairstylist," took a deep dive into the shocking...
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 to the...
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
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....
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...
How Western State Prepares Students for a Career in Intellectual Property Law
In today’s fast-growing business and technology world, intellectual property (IP) issues are becoming increasingly prevalent, creating a heightened need for IP lawyers to oversee the rules for securing and enforcing legal rights to inventions, designs and artistic...
Do I Need to Know What Type of Law I Want to Practice Before Starting Law School?
One of the most common questions for law school applicants is, “Do I need to know what type of law I want to practice before I start law school?” The short answer is: no. Whether you are starting law school next semester or planning to apply, we are here to answer...
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...
Passing the Gavel: Family Tradition of Law Degrees at Western State College of Law
Western State College of Law is renowned for fostering a collaborative and family-oriented atmosphere that has drawn numerous families to choose this esteemed institution for their legal education. We are excited to share inspiring stories of families who have...
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