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...
Building Community at Western State: Noelle Nourafshan and the Return of MELSA
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team When Noelle Nourafshan first started at Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County, it felt a little overwhelming at first. Like many first-generation students starting law school, she had to navigate an...
From First-Year Externship to Employment Law Fellow: Olivia Adel Mikhael’s Growth at Western State
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Olivia Adel Mikhael isn’t the typical student who always knew they wanted to be a lawyer. Her path to the law started with a workplace experience that made her want to understand the rights and duties of both employers and...