Faith, Service, and Leadership: How Lydia Shahid Is Building Community and Advocating for Others at Western State
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Lydia Shahid came to Western State College of Law with a clear goal: to use the law to help and advocate for others. Now a rising 3L, Lydia is driven by a strong commitment to service, advocacy, and creating spaces where people feel...
Olivia French Reflects on Heritage, Community, and Her Western State Journey
For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM), we are proud to celebrate recent Western State graduate, Olivia French. A former President of APALSA, her leadership helped foster the strong sense of community that defines the organization today....
Western State’s 1Ls Shine at the 2026 Everett Dorey Moot Court Competition
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team & Professor Lori Roberts At Western State, experiential learning is a core part of the 1L experience, with practical skills built directly into the curriculum. Every 1L student participates in the Everett Dorey LLP – 1L Moot Court...
Finding Purpose Through Storytelling: Abbas Chahine’s Journey in Law and Community at Western State
Last updated: April 30, 2026 to include Abbas Chahine’s Top Overall honors in the Everett Dorey LLP – 1L Moot Court Competition. Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Finding a Legal Path Through Curiosity and Storytelling Abbas Chahine, a 1L at Western State College of...