Fernando Almaraz, ’23, está en el Programa de Honores Acelerados (AHP) en la Escuela de Leyes McGeorge. Almaraz escogió perseguir sus estudios legales en McGeorge por varias razones: El programa AHP provee una manera más rapida de terminar la escuela de leyes que la ruta tradicional de tres años, la ubicación de McGeorge en
Participating in McGeorge’s Graduate Study Abroad Program was an enriching cultural experience
As part of McGeorge School of Law’s Salzburg Graduate Study Abroad Program, I was lucky enough to participate in the European Law in Practice internship. I wanted to study abroad because of the enriching cultural experience that comes
My involvement in the Bankruptcy Clinic solidified my desire to practice bankruptcy law post-graduation
Everyone experiences that one life-changing moment that shapes their identity and molds their career choices, mine was when I was fifteen.
My father had been working as an executive chef at a country club, and my mom was
McGeorge’s Accelerated Honors Program gives me the opportunity to finish my degree and return to the workforce 6 months early
Fernando Almaraz, ’23, is in the Accelerated Honors Program (AHP) at McGeorge School of Law. Almaraz chose to pursue his legal studies at McGeorge for three reasons:
- The AHP program provided Almaraz with a way to finish law school faster than the traditional three-year route.
- McGeorge’s location in the state’s capital allows him the
Participating in the Elder and Health Law Clinic at McGeorge was one of my favorite experiences during law school
Mustafa Karim, ’23, graduated from McGeorge School of Law in May. Karim chose to pursue his legal studies at McGeorge because of the school’s location in Sacramento and the strength of its Office of Career Services.
Karim served as the vice president of the Middle Eastern South Asian Association and said it was a
McGeorge School of Law fosters a close-knit community
Uriel Peña, ’23, graduated from McGeorge School of Law in May. Peña chose McGeorge School of Law because of the school’s location near the California State Capitol and networking opportunities in the Capitol and throughout the state.
During his time at McGeorge, he participated in the Latinx Law Student Association and the Public Legal
I was drawn to McGeorge School of Law because of the institution’s passion for community building
Elizabeth Rocha Zuñiga, ’24, is interested in public interest work and immigration law. She was drawn to McGeorge School of Law because of its Immigration Law Clinic and the passion that McGeorge has for community building. She chose to attend law school because she is from an underserved community and recognized at a young
McGeorge School of Law’s Class of 2023 gives thanks
Members of McGeorge School of Law’s Class of 2023 thank those who supported them throughout their law school journeys. From friends to colleagues to family members to faculty, the McGeorge School of Law Class of 2023 expressed their gratitude for those who helped make their dreams come true. Congratulations, Class of 2023!
Thank you
McGeorge School of Law is the top choice for professionals working in the California State Capitol
Before coming to law school, Katherine Van Horn (’24) worked in the California State Legislature for five years. “McGeorge was an obvious choice for me. My brother’s an alum and so many of my colleagues in the Legislature are alums,” Van Horn said.
Van Horn stays involved on campus through her roles as Community
Earning a JD degree will enable me pursue a career where I can advocate for others and change the world
Alexis Martinez, ’24, decided to go to law school because she wanted to explore different ways and capacities to advocate for people. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in litigation.
Martinez said her favorite class in law school thus far has been Global Lawyering Skills, which sharpened her legal writing skills. She