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!
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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…
Inaugural Eglet Scholarship recipients share thanks
Alumnus Robert T. Eglet and his wife, Tracy A. Eglet, believe in the importance of giving back, and their historic gift to McGeorge School of Law in 2021 is a reflection of their commitment to supporting law students. First-year law students and scholarship recipients Jessenia Pastran, Keith Dawson, Gabrielle Ann Sison, Bhupinder Mann, and…
Student founds organization to uplift Womxn of Color in the legal profession
Marissa Flores, ’23, founded the Womxn of Color Collective at McGeorge School of Law and served as the organization’s president for the past two years. She started the student organization in order to empower and amplify the voices of Womxn of Color in law school and the legal profession. Flores also served as co-president…
Earning two degrees from McGeorge School of Law helped advance my career internationally
McGeorge School of Law alumnus Iván Morales earned a JD degree in 1996 and an LLM degree in Transnational Business Practice in 1997. Morales was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He currently lives in Miami, but has lived in multiple cities across the globe. While at McGeorge School of Law, Morales…
McGeorge School of Law emphasizes legal writing and oral advocacy
Cassaundra Kassis, ’23, was drawn to McGeorge School of Law because of the school’s emphasis on legal writing and oral advocacy. Kassis is a member of the school’s Moot Court Honors Board and Womxn of Color Collective.
Kassis served as a law clerk for the California Victims Resource Center on campus and as a…
Serving as a leader on McGeorge’s Alumni Association Board of Directors helps me stay involved with the law school
Lauren Layne, ’10, serves as the president of the McGeorge School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors. Layne is a partner at Baker Manock & Jensen, PC in Fresno, where she chairs the firm’s Business Department and leads the firm’s Water Law and Public Agency practice groups.
In addition to her service with…
Learn about McGeorge School of Law’s Summer Grant Program for public interest jobs
Public Legal Services Society at McGeorge School of Law recently honored members of the McGeorge School of Law community for their public service at an event fundraising for summer grants. PLSS is a student organization that helps law students pursue careers in public service.
In this video, six students discuss how the PLSS Summer…