California Western School of Law, Private law school in downtown San Diego, US.
California Western School of Law is a private law school located in downtown San Diego across multiple buildings, offering legal education through specialized programs and hands-on practical training. The campus includes classrooms, study areas, and facilities designed to support both classroom learning and real-world legal work.
The school was founded in 1924 as Balboa Law College and received American Bar Association accreditation in 1962. A major turning point came with the move to its Cedar Street campus in 1973.
The California Innocence Project operates from the school, investigating cases of wrongful convictions and training students in justice advocacy since 1999.
The trimester system provides multiple entry points throughout the year for pursuing a Juris Doctor degree, which many students complete in two years. The downtown location makes the campus accessible by public transportation and near local resources.
The law library was opened in 2000 by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and houses extensive legal resources for student research. The collection continues to serve as a key research hub for both students and faculty members.
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