The Future-FocusedLawSchool
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Power your Career
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Creative problem-solving was the school’s theme, and this is something I’m using in my practice today.
Where our alumni work
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Law firms57%
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Government14%
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Business14%
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Public interest10%
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Judicial clerkships3%
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Academia2%
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Connect Legal Theory and Practice
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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.
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IAPP Certification Funding
CWSL Offers Funding for Students Seeking International Association of Privacy Professionals Certification.
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CWSL Celebrates Commencement 2024
California Western School of Law celebrates its 118th commencement ceremony, graduating 212 students.
Shape the Conversation
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Learn more about our faculty, including their scholarly activity and media appearances.
Drive Change
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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.
Critical Conversations
CWSL Hosts George Fatheree for “Critical Conversations: Breaking Barriers to Property Ownership”.
Supporting DEI Initiatives
With record gift, California Western creates an intellectual hub for addressing the complex systems of oppression in the United States.
Live and Learn in a Dynamic City
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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.