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Innocence Work as a Catalyst for Change
March 25, 2026
Scheduled on the 95th anniversary of the date of the arrest of the Scottsboro boys, this panel will look at the role innocence work has played as a catalyst for change in criminal law.
The Rule of Law: A Global Examination of Government and Institutional Power
March 27, 2026
The California Western International Law Journal and Law Review will be hosting a joint symposium that will address governments’ role in upholding the rule of law.
Expungement Workshop
On February 5th, the Homeless Outreach Legal Society will host an Expungement Workshop at California Western School of Law, featuring keynote speaker District Attorney Summer Stephan.
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Earning a law degree from California Western means mastering legal theory and fundamentals, honing critical-thinking skills, and gaining the ability to apply the law in dynamic settings. For more than 100 years, California Western has succeeded in helping law students gain the skills and experience that employers and clients seek.
CWSL entering 1L’s took the Oath of Professionalism at the James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse.
Connect Legal Theory and Practice
Learn more about our faculty, including their scholarly activity and media appearances.
California Western Weekly
Faculty at California Western School of Law (CWSL) continue to produce groundbreaking work and present it across the country and around the globe. Catch up on what happened last week and preview what's ahead.
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Kenneth Klein
To hear him tell it, in his unmistakable Texas drawl, Professor Kenneth Klein’s career has rolled forward something like a tumbleweed. Learn more about how he was pushed by circumstance into one opportunity after another to follow his curiosity and to be of service.
Drive Change
At CWSL, we have cultivated more than just legal minds; we have fostered a vibrant community where solidarity and support reign. As President of CWSL’s Black Law Student Association, I have witnessed firsthand the power of unity in overcoming challenges and championing diversity. Together, we have excelled academically and forged lasting bonds that transcend the confines of our campus.
CWSL Appellate Team Wins the Pacific Regional Championship
The Appellate Team also won the award for Best Brief at this year’s Judge Thomas Tang and Dr. Pearl Tang Moot Court (TTMC) Competition.
Serving the Community
The California Western Community Law Project delivers free legal services to underserved communities.
Live and Learn in a Dynamic City
I would choose CWSL a thousand times over. Everyone I have met, including faculty, staff, and students, has been very welcoming ... Everyone wants each other to succeed, and that is clear in the interactions they share.