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A Night with the Innocence & Justice Clinic
March 25, 2026
California Western Innocence and Justice Clinic, directed by Professor Amy Kimpel,
will host a panel titled "Innocence Work as a Catalyst for Change," featuring Alexis
Hoag-Fordjour of Brooklyn Law School and Ty Alper of UC Berkeley Law.
The Clinic will then host a reception where attendees can meet the Clinic's leadership,
tour its offices, and view artwork on display by incarcerated individuals through
the Prison Arts Collective.
Panel: 4:00 PM
350 Cedar Street
Clinic Relaunch Reception: 5:30PM-7:30PM
225 Cedar Street, Courtyard
Tickets are available for the panel, reception, or both.
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 titled: The Rule of Law: A Global Examination of Government and Institutional Power.
The symposium will address governments’ role in upholding the rule of law. The “rule
of law” is the idea that universally applicable rules implemented through established
procedures govern society. Non-adherence to the rule of law can impact the trajectory
of a nation’s government and affect the rights afforded to its citizens. To break
down these ideas, panel discussion will delve into the operation of government, in
theory and in practice, to assess threats and safeguards to the rule of law. The conversation
will draw on international perspectives for comparative dialogue. In the context of
today’s social and political climate, this conversation is crucial to our constitutional
democracy.
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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. 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.
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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.
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.
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The California Western Community Law Project delivers free legal services to underserved communities.
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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.