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Experiential Learning

California Western's clinics are a vital part of our legal education. These experiential learning opportunities set our students apart by uniquing blending legal theory and practice, allowing them to make an impact from day 1 in their careers.

California Western Innocence and Justice Clinic

The California Western Innocence and Justice Clinic (formerly known as California Innocence Project) provides representation to individuals who are wrongfully convicted, with the goal of securing their release from prison. The clinic trains the next generation of attorneys, giving them hands-on experience. Students help identify, investigate, and litigate claims of actual innocence. Since its inception in 1999, the clinic has helped to free or exonerate more than 40 wrongly incarcerated individu
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New Media Rights

New Media Rights is a nonprofit program that provides direct legal services to creatives, entrepreneurs, journalists, and innovators whose projects require specialized internet, intellectual property, privacy, and media law expertise. With more digital content than ever before, the clinic’s work is critical and provides students with opportunities to create informational videos, prepare policy briefs, and contribute to the program’s work with the FCC and other agencies. The New Media Rights Clin
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Community Law Project

The Community Law Project provides legal advice to low-income individuals and some of the most vulnerable residents of San Diego County. Students work one-on-one with clients and volunteer attorneys in a variety of legal areas — from landlord and tenant housing issues to immigration and employment disputes; from bankruptcy claims to personal injury filings. This unique clinic allows volunteer law students the opportunity to develop a commitment to public service and experience the benefits of he
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Competitive Advocacy Program

California Western’s Competitive Advocacy Program (CAP) provides students with the opportunity to develop real-world lawyering skills by working closely with practicing attorneys and experienced coaches.
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Annual Fund

The Annual Fund supports California Western’s most pressing needs, providing flexible resources for student scholarships, faculty development, and campus initiatives. Gifts to the Annual Fund help ensure that CWSL can continue to offer a high-quality legal education and foster a supportive, dynamic community for students, faculty, and alumni.
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Student Scholarship Fund

The Student Scholarship Fund at California Western empower bright, motivated individuals to pursue their legal education without the weight of financial burdens. Your support opens doors for talented students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring they have the opportunity to succeed at CWSL and beyond. By investing in scholarships, you help shape the next generation of leaders in law.
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Invest in the future of legal education, opportunity, and service at California Western.

A gift to experiential learning opportunities enables California Western to deliver on its mission: fostering excellence in teaching, expanding access to scholarships and financial aid, and driving innovation in clinical and experiential learning.

Philanthropic support is the cornerstone of our progress. Every contribution—of any size—creates meaningful impact for our students, faculty, and the broader legal community, both now and for generations to come.

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For more information on ways to give, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement.

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