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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...
District Attorney George Marquez Shares Wisdom with WSCL Students
On February 15th, Western State was honored to welcome back alumnus and current District Attorney of Imperial County, George Marquez (Class of 2005), as part of the Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series. During the event, District Attorney Marquez eloquently discussed...
Common California Law School Questions Answered
WESTERN STATE LAW PROFESSORS ANSWER YOUR MOST PRESSING LAW SCHOOL QUESTIONS Making the decision to attend law school is a major commitment and should not be taken lightly. For this reason, we tapped three of our professors to answer some of the most common questions...
Alumnus Appointed to California Lawyers Association Insolvency Law Committee
Congratulations to James A. Hayes, Jr. (Class of 1992) for his appointment to the California Lawyers Association Insolvency Law Committee for a 3 year term! This is a well-deserved recognition and a testament to his expertise in the field. As a longtime Western State...
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