Articles from Western State College of Law

Western State College of Law at Westcliff University is proud to announce the launch of its Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program with a specialization in healthcare compliance, scheduled to start in Fall 2025. Designed for working professionals, the program is part-time, online, and flexible, with course weeks running Sunday to Saturday, allowing completion within two years.

Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County, has officially secured its new home at 15101 Red Hill Avenue in Tustin. This milestone, made possible by Westcliff University’s acquisition of the property, marks a pivotal moment in Western State’s history. With over 12,000 alumni, the institution promises to continue its mission to elevate its academic offerings and expand its influence in legal education.

Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, the oldest law school in Orange County, Calif., today introduced five new faculty to aid in program development and support continued growth. Assistant Professor of Law Stephen M. Hendricks and Associate Professor of Law Tina Schindler will join the full-time faculty on tenure track due to their impressive records of real-world professional and teaching experience. In addition, Christopher Boatman and Jennifer Dean were hired as academic support faculty and Zoha Khan will join the legal writing faculty. These strategic new hires will support Western State’s students and the organization’s anticipated growth in the coming years.

Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County, Calif., announced that it will now accept Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores as part of its new admission standards starting immediately. The decision comes after the American Bar Association (ABA) Council voted to permit law schools to accept GRE scores in place of Law School Admission Test (LSAT) scores. This shift supports Western State’s commitment to making law school accessible to all.