California Western Jessup Team is Octofinalist in U.S. West National Rounds

Feb 26 2025
CWSL Jessup Team and Coaches
CWSL Jessup Team and Coaches

SAN DIEGO (February 28, 2025) - California Western School of Law’s (CWSL) Jessup Team advanced to octofinals in the U.S. West National Rounds—hosted in Portland, Oregon. After preliminary rounds, the CWSL team faced off against the University of Chicago team and following an incredibly close round,  the CWSL team was narrowly edged out. The team ended the competition with a fifth-place memorial award for their excellent performance.

CWSL is incredibly proud of the team for making it to the top eight in such a challenging competition. Congratulations students and thank you coaches!

Students:

Kaylina Castellanos 3L 
Heather Hunter 3L 
Madison McCormick 3L 
Jason Pitha 2L 
Jasmin Divas Villeda 2L

Coaches:

Professor Emerita Bobbie Thyfault '84
Professor William Aceves 
Kate Clark ‘10

CWSL’s Jessup Team is a one of many teams supported by the Competitive Advocacy Program—co-directed by Katie Nagler ‘14 and Clayton Carr ‘13.  

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.