Omar Figueroa, JD ’23, came to McGeorge School of Law with an interest in Public Policy as well as a drive to get into a career where he can give back to the people. Figueroa hopes after graduation to pursue a career in Public Policy and get a jump start on doing legal work
I decided to go to McGeorge School of Law because I want to make an impact within my community
Sacramento-native April La Torre, JD ’23, decided to go to law school because wanted to make an impact within her community. She chose McGeorge School of Law because of the school’s location and alumni network. During law school, she participated in the Prisoner Civil Rights Mediation Clinic and a number of student organizations. During …
The Hon. Morrison England, Jr., ’83, discusses career path and offers advice to current law students
The Hon. Morrison England, Jr., ’83, shared his journey from being an evening law student at McGeorge School of Law to becoming a judge. He currently serves as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Judge England is a double tiger. He received a bachelor’s degree from the …
McGeorge’s Accelerated Honors Program gives me the opportunity to graduate and begin my legal career 6 months early
Third-year law student Alec Peden, ’23, is a member of the Accelerated Honors Program at McGeorge School of Law. The program allows students to complete their JD degree on an accelerated 2.5-year track, instead of the traditional 3-year path.
His passion for the law came to him once he stepped foot into a mock …
McGeorge School of Law’s vast alumni network in Reno, Nevada attracted me to the school
Reno-native Dakota Councilman, ’23, was drawn to McGeorge School of Law because of the school’s vast network of alumni in Reno, Nevada. Councilman is the Student Bar Association’s Alumni Committee Chair. After law school, he hopes to pursue a career that combines his interests in Business Law and Real Estate Law.
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McGeorge’s student-centered focus and distinguished faculty inspired me to pursue a degree at the institution
The Hon. Arthur Scotland, ’74, originally chose McGeorge School of Law for its economics, its reputation, and its contacts with the local community. Scotland was attracted to McGeorge’s student-centered focus and the distinguished faculty. From the very beginning, he knew that McGeorge was, and always will be the perfect law school for him.
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Professor Dan Croxall, ’08, shares his journey from being an evening law student at McGeorge to becoming a full-time professor at his alma mater
Professor Dan Croxall, ‘08, shares his journey from teaching English at Cal Poly at a young age to his experience of being an evening student at McGeorge School of Law, which transformed into his current position as a professor at his alma mater.
Croxall’s dual perspective as both a former student and professor allows …
Getting a JD from McGeorge School of Law gave me the opportunity to become a first-generation lawyer and judge
The Hon. Daniel Flores, ‘01, decided to pursue a JD degree at McGeorge School of Law because of the school’s reputation and the atmosphere of the campus. In this video, he talks about his journey from becoming a first-generation lawyer to serving as a judge on the Superior Court of San Francisco County. He …
Getting a JD from McGeorge School of Law allowed me to make a difference in my community as a judge
Ever since she was a little girl, the Hon. Consuelo María Callahan always wanted to help people and serve her country. After coming to McGeorge School of Law to get a JD, becoming a commissioner and Superior Court Judge, serving as a Justice on the State Court of Appeal, and finally becoming a judge…
The relationships that I’ve made at McGeorge will benefit my career in the long run
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Shisha Yang, ’22, decided to pursue a legal education at McGeorge School of Law because of the school’s location and the friendly nature of the McGeorge community. During her time at McGeorge, Shisha formed unbreakable bonds with friends she’s made throughout her law school career. She was a part of several student organizations, such …