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Faculty - Monica M. Todd

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Monica M. Todd

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LAWYERING SKILLS

714.459.1133
mmtodd@wsulaw.edu

J.D. University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
M.A. University of California, Irvine, School of Social Ecology
B.A. University of California, Irvine, Environmental Analysis
B.A. University of California, Irvine, Psychology & Social Behavior

Courses:

Legal Writing and Research I & II
Professional Skills I & II


Monica Todd is an Orange County native. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of California at Irvine, double majoring in Psychology & Social Behavior and Environmental Analysis and Design.

Ms. Todd attended graduate school at the University of California at Irvine, completing both a Master's Degree in Social Ecology (with an emphasis on Human Development studies) and the Elementary Education Teaching Internship Program. Ms. Todd was employed as an elementary school teacher for several years before attending law school.

Ms. Todd earned her Juris Doctorate degree at the University of California at Los Angeles in 2007. During law school Ms. Todd was named a Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Fellow and was copyright editor for the Women's Law Journal. Ms. Todd completed internships at both the Los Angeles Superior Court, Family Law Division and the Children's Law Center of Los Angeles. Ms. Todd was admitted to the state bar of California in 2008 and has practiced Family Law exclusively since then.

Ms. Todd is interested in Family Systems Theory and Child Welfare law.

Courses taught: Legal Writing and Research I & II, Professional Skills I & II

 

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BE A LAW STUDENT FOR A DAY

Sit in on a class, take a tour with our friendly advisers, and have lunch with current Western State students!

Wednesday, January 30
Tuesday, February 26
Thursday, March 28
Wednesday, April 17

PREPARING FOR THE PRACTICE OF LAW

Where your academic preparation meets practical experience!

Western State College of Law
Saturday, February 23
from 9:00am - 2:00pm

Law is an exciting and challenging field—do you have what it takes to succeed in today’s legal market? Are you up to the rigorous academics of law school and the demands of a career in law?

Join us for this dynamic workshop to:

  • • Hear how our students acquire skills, hands-on experience, and make contacts to prepare for practice after law school
  • • Learn about exciting externship opportunities in various fields of law
  • • Hear from a panel of current law students and recent grads
  • • Meet and network with faculty members, current students and alumni

Lunch will be provided! An optional school tour will be given after lunch.

RSVP requiredby February 15, 2013 for this event. Please RSVP to 714.459.1101 or email wsursvp@wsulaw.edu.

WEBINARS

The Admissions Process | Thursday, February 28
Financial Aid Planning & Scholarships | Wednesday, March 13
Career Development: Western’s Programs | Thursday, April 25
Getting Ready for Law School | Wednesday, May 22
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