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Alumni Spotlight: Patrick G. Longhi, Esq.
Patrick G. Longhi (’80) is admitted to practice law in Georgia and Washington, D.C. With his general trial practice, he has been advising and representing individuals and businesses since the 1980s. Patrick has practiced before both federal and state trial courts and...

Western State College Of Law Welcomes Five New Faculty And Unveils Campus Updates
New Hires and Additional Classroom Space Support Growing Law School IRVINE, CALIF. (September 20, 2023) – Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, the oldest law school in Orange County, California, is proud to announce the completion of several...

Western State Welcomes Dean Cianciarulo | Q&A with the New Dean
With the start of the 2023 fall semester, we are excited to see new faces on campus – and that includes a new dean. In July, Dean Marisa Cianciarulo officially took the helm after Dean Easley retired. Dean Cianciarulo comes to Western State after serving as interim...

Longest-Running Law School in Orange County: Benefits of Learning and Living in Southern California
Western State College of Law is proud to be recognized as the longest-running law school in Orange County, California. It was founded in 1966 and in its 50+ years has seen amazing changes and growth. It has a long track record of producing successful trial lawyers,...

Breaking Down the Bar Exam: Tips to Prepare and Pass the Test
The bar exam is a critical element of the law school journey, but preparing for it can be daunting. Simply from the sheer volume of information and the desire to pass on the first attempt, it can leave students overwhelmed. However, with the right preparation and...

A Day in the Life of an International Western State Law Student
Western State College of Law prides itself on creating a welcoming and collaborative community. This has allowed us to open our doors to many international students over the years. In our most recent installment of “A Day in the Life” we had the privilege of...

Law School Faculty Play an Integral Role in Advancing the Legal Community
Western State is committed to providing its students with a top-notch law school experience. Faculty play an integral role in this and help shape the next generation of legal professionals. We are proud to have 24 amazing full-time faculty and emeritus professors and...

5 Benefits of Pursuing an LL.M Degree in U.S. Legal Studies
American Master of Laws (LL.M) programs help foreign-educated lawyers and law graduates master the fundamentals of United States law. The best LL.M programs for those interested in representing American clients offer a specialized degree in U.S. Legal Studies. ...

Western State College of Law Appoints Marisa S. Cianciarulo as Dean
Cianciarulo Selected to Lead Orange County’s Oldest Law School; Brings Commitment to Supporting Students and Faculty and Helping the Institution Continue to Thrive IRVINE, CALIF. (May 3, 2022) – Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, the oldest law...

How Western State Alumni Are Using Their Law Degree to Make a Difference
Western State is proud to be the first law school in Orange County, California. Being around for more than 50 years has allowed us to educate nearly 12,000 students. Our alumni are well represented across public and private sector legal practice areas, including more...

Founded in 1966, Western State College of Law is the oldest law school in Orange County, Southern California, and is fully ABA approved. Western State College of Law’s 11,000+ alumni are well represented across public and private sector legal practice areas, including 150 California judges and about 15% of Orange County’s Deputy Public Defenders and District Attorneys.
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