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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...
Projected Growth in Legal Careers
Projected growth in legal careers is a crucial consideration for both aspiring and current law students. Those currently working toward or planning to pursue a degree in the legal profession will, of course, want to be aware of which law practice areas are in demand...
First Inland Empire Alumni Mixer in Over 6-Years a Success!
On Tuesday, December 5th, over 40 recent and seasoned graduates gathered for the first alumni Inland Empire mixer in over 6-years. Hosted by Western State Hall of Fame member and Chairman of the WSCL Board of Advisors, William D. Shapiro (Class of 1978), the mixer...
Alumni Honored by Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
Eric V. Traut (Class of 1989 | Hall of Fame) and Michael Jeandron (Class of 2013) were recently honored by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) at the Top Gun Awards Gala on November 11, 2023. Eric was selected as "Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year -...
Alumnus Mitch Jackson Speaks on Artificial Intelligence at ClioCon
Mitch Jackson (Class of 1985) was recently invited to speak on a panel at ClioCon in Nashville, TN, in front of a crowd of over 2,000. Mitch joined two others on the "ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of Law" panel and discussed the legal nuances of...
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