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Empowering Voices: Professor Stacey Sobel’s Commitment to LGBTQ+ Equality at Western State College of Law
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team At Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County, inclusivity and social justice are core principles embodied by leaders like Professor Stacey L. Sobel. She serves as the Associate Dean of Research and Faculty...

Building Careers in Compliance: Meet Sarah Eggleston, Director of Western State’s MLS Program
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team From Libraries to Legal Education: Sarah Eggleston's Mission to Transform the MLS Program Sarah Eggleston never set out to become a practicing attorney. What drew her to the legal field was something broader: the law's capacity to...

Western State Professor Sandra Rierson Interviewed and Quoted in The Journal
Western State Professor Sandra Rierson was recently featured in an article titled “Is Citizenship a Birthright?” in The Journal. She provided expert legal insight on the historical and constitutional foundations of birthright citizenship. Building on her 2023 article...

Western State Professor Susan Keller Joins Panel on Recent SCOTUS Decisions at NEPSA 2025
Professor Susan Keller recently took part in a panel at the New England Political Science Association Annual Meeting, held from April 24-26 in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. Joining Professor Carol Nackenoff from Swarthmore College and Professor Mark Graber from the...

Western State Professor Elizabeth Jones Publishes Article in DePaul Law Journal
Professor Elizabeth Jones’s latest article, “Of K9s and Quadrupeds: A Cautionary Concession to Police Dogs,” explores the concerning shift from traditional canine police work to the rise of robot dogs. Published in the DePaul Law Review's Spring 2025 journal, this...

MLS vs JD: Which Legal Path Is Right for You?
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Choosing between a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a significant decision that hinges on your career aspirations, time commitment, and financial investment. At Western State College of Law, the oldest law...

Paving the Way for Future Military Lawyers: Joyce Kim’s Impact at Western State
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team A Law Student with a Passion for Military Law Joyce Kim graduated this past weekend with the Class of 2025 at Western State College of Law, closing one chapter and preparing to lead in the next. As the founder and 2024-2025 President of...

Western State Celebrates Dedication Ceremony for New Tustin Campus
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team On Thursday, May 22, Western State College of Law hosted a special event to mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter in its history. Titled “Honoring Our Legacy, Building Our Future,” the ceremony celebrated the school’s upcoming...

Western State College of Law Celebrates 2025 Commencement at the Grove of Anaheim
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Celebrating the Class of 2025 at The Grove in Anaheim On Saturday, May 24, Western State College of Law proudly celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2025 at the Grove of Anaheim. The ceremony marked an exciting milestone for our...

Why Choose a Master of Legal Studies Over a Graduate Certificate?
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team For professionals who are interested in understanding the nuances of legal principles and advancing in their careers, choosing the right path in legal education can be a challenging process. While both a Master of Legal Studies (MLS)...
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