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5 Benefits of Pursuing an LL.M Degree in U.S. Legal Studies
American Master of Laws (LL.M) programs help foreign-educated lawyers and law graduates master the fundamentals of United States law. The best LL.M programs for those interested in representing American clients offer a specialized degree in U.S. Legal Studies. ...

Western State College of Law Appoints Marisa S. Cianciarulo as Dean
Cianciarulo Selected to Lead Orange County’s Oldest Law School; Brings Commitment to Supporting Students and Faculty and Helping the Institution Continue to Thrive IRVINE, CALIF. (May 3, 2022) – Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, the oldest law...

How Western State Alumni Are Using Their Law Degree to Make a Difference
Western State is proud to be the first law school in Orange County, California. Being around for more than 50 years has allowed us to educate nearly 12,000 students. Our alumni are well represented across public and private sector legal practice areas, including more...

Professor Eunice Park Presents at American University Washington College of Law
Professor Eunice Park was an invited panelist at the discussion, “The Use of Consumer Data in Prosecuting Abortions and What We Can Do Moving Forward,” hosted by American University Washington College of Law in April. Topics included how consumer data can implicate...

A Day in the Life of a Full-Time Western State Law Student – Callie Yu
When looking at law school, many students must make the decision whether to attend full-time or participate in a part-time program. We interviewed Callie Yu, a full-time 2L student at Western State to learn more about what a typical day looks like as a full-time...

A Day in the Life of a Part-Time Law Student at Western State
Interested in going to law school? Curious what it would be like to balance working full time and attending classes? We had the opportunity to hear from Joseph Massey, one of our part-time law school students, who took time out of his busy schedule to share a glimpse...

Waitlisted for Law School: What to Do Next
Law school is an attractive option for those looking to pursue diverse career opportunities and create meaningful impact. With many students vying for admission into top law schools, the application process can be highly competitive. The Law School Admission Council...

Western State College Of Law Earns Top Recognitions From Princeton Review And Prelaw Magazine
IRVINE, CALIF. (March 1, 2023) – Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, the first law school in Orange County, California was recently listed as a top school for diversity by Princeton Review and preLaw Magazine. Western State was ranked 6th for most...

Francisco Navarro Appointed to the Bench
Francisco Navarro (Class of 2006) has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a judge in the Riverside County Superior Court. Prior to his appointment, Judge Navarro served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office....

First Alumni Mixer of 2023 a Success!
Cold weather did not stop the Alumni Network from coming out for the first mixer of the year on February 9th. The most attended mixer in recent memory saw over 112 longtime and recent alumni come together to network and reminisce of times past at Prego in Tustin, CA....
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