Student Life
At California Western, we not only give you all the resources you need to be an excellent law student, we also help you thrive while doing so. California Western is known for its unique environment that fosters personal growth and a healthy work-life balance.
Study in San Diego
California Western is located in a perfect place to study law and enjoy your time. Located blocks from downtown San Diego, San Diego Waterfront, Little Italy, and the city’s legal hub — including the federal U.S. District Court — there is plenty of opportunity to learn, work, and play. Learn more about life in San Diego and your journey as a law school student.
California Western students can easily walk from our campus to the hub of the San Diego legal community in Downtown San Diego.
Admissions counselors assist admitted students in the housing search by providing helpful guides and tools for connecting with potential rental listings and roommates. Find out how we can help you find housing.
Students enjoy studying, socializing, and enjoying a meal on our beautiful courtyard outside the Administration Building.
California Western students learn by doing. CWSL students help real clients in underserved communities through our Community Law Project. Explore one of our various clinics offering students real-world legal experience.
Law, Justice, and Engagement
At California Western, you’ll find an inclusive and diverse community that welcomes and accepts people for who they are. We view diversity in the broadest meaning of the word and understand that our strengths come from our differences. We foster a welcoming community for all students, regardless of background or current situation.
Activities and Resources
We get to know our students as people — in and out of the classroom. From the minute you step onto campus for orientation through bar exam preparation, California Western is committed to helping you fulfill your goals and aspirations.
Outside the classroom, student organizations offer a great opportunity for students to connect with others who share similar legal interests, ambitions, and lived experiences. Additional opportunities include:
- The California Western Student Bar Association: Oversees student organizations and serves as a liaison between students and faculty
- Moot Court Honors Board: Inter- and intra-scholastic competitions to improve legal skills
- The Commentary: California Western’s student newspaper since 1973
California Western provides resources to help you manage law school effectively, including:
Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs is here for you. If you require assistance or have questions about student life, please contact our office.