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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.

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.

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Office of Student Affairs, 350 Building First Floor, San Diego, CA 92101