“San Diego's oldest law school, combining legal theory with hands-on clinical and externship practice.”
California Western School of Law (CWSL) is a private, nonprofit, ABA-accredited law school in downtown San Diego, founded in 1924. It offers a JD program with concentrations and a JD/MBA dual-degree, emphasizing experiential learning through clinics, externships, and competitive advocacy.
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Three-year JD with concentrations and extensive experiential learning opportunities.
Joint degree blending legal and business education.
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