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Chief Justice of California Patricia Guerrero to Speak at California Western
September 15, 2025
Chief Justice of California Patricia Guerrero will present her outlook on the legal profession and the current state of the rule of law.
The New Public Safety
September 25, 2025
Join us for a celebration of CWSL Professor Shawn Fields’ latest book, The New Public Safety: Police Reform and the Lurking Threat to Civil Liberties.
2025 Alumni Reunion and Celebration
Join us on October 17 for this special event as we bring together alumni, faculty, and distinguished members of the legal community for an elegant evening. The evening will feature a seated dinner and the presentation of California Western’s Distinguished Alumni Awards, which honor outstanding graduates and lawyers who have made a lasting impact on our community through their leadership, service, and achievements.
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Learn more about our faculty, including their scholarly activity and media appearances.
Our Programs
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.
Connect Legal Theory and Practice
I love how CWSL really values providing an individualized experience for every student. I am highly passionate about advocating for victims of domestic violence, and have had the opportunity to take course work and gear my scholarship towards this continual pursuit.
2025 Convocation
Incoming 1L students at California Western take the Oath of Professionalism.
Community Law Project Awarded $5K Grant from City of Solana Beach
The CWSL Community Law Project continues its vital support of free legal services.
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.
Chief Justice of California Patricia Guerrero
Chief Justice of California Guerrero launches National Hispanic Heritage Month on Cal Western's campus.
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.