Founded in 1924, California Western School of Law (popularly known as California Western or Cal Western) is a private, non-profit law school located in San Diego, California. The school was accredited by the American Bar Association in 1962 and became a member of the Association of American Law Schools in 1967. It is the oldest law school in San Diego. California Western is home to both the Southern California and Hawaii "Innocence Projects." Its International Law Journal is among the oldest in the nation.
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(Website) http://www.cwsl.edu |
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(Admissions Dean) thoward@cwsl.edu |
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(Location) San Diego, CA |
Cal Western Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 58% of its applicants. Comparatively, Calwestern is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2016 | 2208 | 1262 (57.16%) | 283 (12.8%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.93 | 3.21 | 3.50 |
| LSAT | 150 | 153 | 156 |
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $42,700 | $42,700 |
| Part Time | $30,020 | $30,020 |
| Living Expenses | |
| Living on-campus: | N/A |
| Living off-campus: | $23,160 |
| Living at home: | $14,970 |
Early Decision 1 : 04/01
Early Decision 2 : N/A
Regular Decision : 11/01
Application Fee : $55
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Cal Western Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Calwestern is Above Average.
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. California Western School of Law 1L section size is 9% larger than law schools in California and 9% larger than all Private law schools.
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The California Western School of Law class of 2011 had an employment rate of 69% with 0% pursuing an additional degree.
In 2011, 97.1%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
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