California Western School of Law Welcomes Fall 1L Cohort

SAN DIEGO (August 26, 2024) – As the fall semester begins, California Western School of Law (CWSL) is warmly welcoming its latest cohort of aspiring first-year law students. 

Of the 241 new students—the largest fall entering class in nearly a decade— 210 are enrolled full-time and 31 are enrolled in the school’s new part-time evening program. 65% identify as women, 16% identify as LGBTQIA+, and 44% are fluent in a language other than English. In addition, 45% of this entering class are first-generation college graduates and 5% have previously served in the military. 

We look forward to the new class joining our community and contributing to the profession!

For 100 years California Western School of Law has trained practice-ready lawyers and thoughtful advocates for justice. The oldest law school in San Diego is entering its next century prepared to provide students with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and experience to thrive in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. Our mission is to train ethical, competent and compassionate lawyers, representative of our diverse society, who can use the law effectively and creatively.