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Finding Purpose Far From Home: Mark Deroca’s Journey as an International Law Student
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Law School Through an International Lens For Mark Onyx Deroca, an international law student, law school has been more than a path to a legal career. It has been a journey across borders, identities, and ambitions. Originally from the...
Leading with Heart: Professor Stacey Kim-Jackson’s Impact at Western State
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Guiding Students with Resilience and Support At Western State College of Law, an ABA-accreddited law school that is the oldest in Orange County and one of the most affordable in California, students quickly learn that success in law...
Western State College of Law Introduces Master of Legal Studies Program
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Irvine, CA, May 22, 2025—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Western State College of Law at Westcliff University is proud to announce the launch of its Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program with a specialization in healthcare compliance,...
Western State Professor Sandra Rierson Publishes New Article in Howard Law Journal
Congratulations to Western State Professor of Law, Sandra Rierson, on the publication of her important co-authored article, "Patent Reparations: HBCUs Paving the Road to Recovery from Racial Disparities in the United States Patent and Trademark Office," in the Howard...
From Uncertainty to Confidence: Joseph Song’s Journey to a Future in Personal Injury Law
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Discovering His Calling at Western State When Joseph Song came to Western State for law school, he didn’t have a crystal-clear plan. Initially, he thought he wanted to be a criminal defense attorney. However, through hands-on learning...
Bill Shapiro (Class of 1978 | Hall of Fame) Wins CLAY Award
Congratulations to Bill Shapiro (Class of 1978 | Hall of Fame) on receiving the prestigious CLAY (California Lawyer of the Year) Award in Personal Injury from the Daily Journal. Honored for his outstanding work on Hooker v. County of Orange with his son, Brian Shapiro...
Western State College of Law Achieves Impressive February 2025 Bar Exam Results
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Western State College of Law is proud to announce the outstanding performance of our graduates on the February 2025 California Bar Exam. Western State's First-Time Taker Success An impressive 88.2% of our first-time test takers passed...
How to Get Into Law School: Your Complete Guide to Law School Admissions
Written by: WSCL Admissions Team Getting into law school is a huge step for those pursuing their dreams of becoming a lawyer, but the application process can feel overwhelming, especially if you're unsure where to start. If you're a college student weighing your...
Western State Professor Zoha Khan Publishes and New Article and Presents at Legal Writing Institute Conference
Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Lawyering Skills and proud Western State alumna (Class of 2016), Zoha Khan, on her publication and presentation! Her article explores strategies for implementing the ABA’s standard on cross-cultural competencies, which is a...
Part-Time Student, Full-Time Leader: Olivia French’s Path to Success in Law at Western State
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Choosing where to attend law school was an important decision for Olivia French. She wanted to stay close to her Orange County roots. Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County, offered the perfect balance of...
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