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Calvin Duncan, Author of The Jailhouse Lawyer
Join California Western’s Innocence and Justice Clinic on September 16 for an engaging conversation with Calvin Duncan, author of the award-winning book The Jailhouse Lawyer.
CWSL All-Alumni Reunion 2026
Join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for the CWSL All-Alumni Reunion, an evening dedicated to reconnecting with classmates, expanding your professional network, and celebrating the lifelong connections that begin at California Western School of Law. The reception begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Kona Kai San Diego Resort, where alumni from every graduating class are invited to come together for an evening of conversation, camaraderie, and community.
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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.
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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.
Issue 37 - August 28, 2026
New Media Rights Hosts Conversation on Border Journalism and Source Protection
California Western School of Law's New Media Rights clinic recently hosted A Conversation on Border Journalism and Source Protection, bringing together an audience of journalists, legal professionals, students, and community members for a discussion on the challenges of reporting in high-risk environments.
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.
California Western Students Visit the U.S. Department of Justice
A highlight of the summer for California Western School of Law rising 3Ls Madison Mills and Jacquelyn Guh was a recent visit to the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., hosted by California Western alumnus Colin McDonald ’12.
3L Jessica Zaki's Law Article on AI Accepted for Publication
California Western student 3L Jessica Zaki’s paper, "Legislation or Litigation: Separation
of Powers in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Regulation" is accepted for publication
in the Spring 2027 issue of the Syracuse Journal of Science and Technology Law.
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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.