Law Journals’ Fall Symposium Features Six Student Articles Scheduled for Publication
On October 24, 2025, California Western School of Law’s International Law Journal and Law Review hosted a joint Fall Symposium to highlight six outstanding student articles recently published or forthcoming in each journal. The event provided students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge legal scholarship and hear directly from student authors about their research and writing process.
The journal articles covered a wide range of topics. 3L Ryan Jensen proposed replacing California’s Proposition 13 with a land value tax to address the housing crisis. 3L Terri Baker Ombura compared the United States’ Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to South Africa’s immigration system. 3L Arman Sadighian examined legal protections for deceased artists in AI-generated music. 3L Erica Scott analyzed negotiation dynamics in international hostage crises. 3L Aidan Winter discussed whistleblower protections for elected officials. Finally, 3L Sarah Yee explored the challenges of space privatization and sovereignty.
About California Western School of Law
For 100 years, California Western School of Law (CWSL) has trained practice-ready lawyers and thoughtful advocates for justice. As the first and longest-running law school in San Diego, CWSL remains committed to providing students with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and real-world experience to thrive in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. CWSL enrolls a student body representative of our diverse society, amplifying access to opportunities for social and economic mobility. Tailored programming allows students to focus on specific areas of interest, and distinguished faculty are dedicated to student growth and scholarship on critical social issues. The law school emphasizes practical, hands-on training through clinics, internships, externships, and pro bono service. CWSL is committed to excellence in education, nurturing compassionate legal professionals who use the law effectively and creatively to solve complex human and societal problems. For more information, visit www.CWSL.edu.