California Western School of Law is an independent San Diego law school that educates lawyers as creative problem solvers and principled advocates – lawyers who frame the practice of law as a helping, collaborative profession. For more than 100 years, California Western has educated lawyers who are dedicated to improving the lives of their clients and the quality of the legal system. 

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law has become an internationally recognized leader in the field of legal education since its establishment in 1924. Its location in Sacramento, the capital of California, has shaped its focus on public law, international law and advocacy.

A degree from McGeorge School of Law is a gateway to dozens of different legal career opportunities. Become one of our 14,000+ alumni who work in every state and 81 countries by pursuing a JD full-time or part-time in our nationally ranked evening program. 

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles opened its doors in 1920. Located in downtown Los Angeles -- a legal, financial and media capital -- Loyola Law School is home to prominent faculty, dedicated students and cutting-edge programs. The first ABA-approved law school in California with a pro bono requirement for graduation, Loyola Law is committed to legal ethics and the public interest, and has produced top attorneys for nearly a century.

At Santa Clara Law, you’ll find more than a rigorous legal education—you’ll discover a supportive, inclusive community dedicated to your growth. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, our programs combine academic excellence with hands-on experience, from innovative clinics and externships to one of the largest study abroad offerings of any U.S. law school. With accessible faculty mentors, personalized career support, and a strong tradition of social justice rooted in our Jesuit values, Santa Clara Law prepares future lawyers to lead with skill, compassion, and purpose. 

Southwestern is the only American Bar Association-approved law school offering five programs of study leading to a J.D. degree. Each program differs in scheduling and instructional approach, thereby accommodating students’ varying schedules and learning styles. From traditional options to innovative alternatives, including our Online J.D. program, the first in the nation to offer a fully online, asynchronous curriculum in both full-time and part-time options.

The University of San Francisco School of Law focuses on experiential, hands-on learning that prepares you to hit the ground running as a skilled, ethical, and effective lawyer after you graduate. Our faculty are seasoned educators, practitioners, and scholars whose enthusiasm for teaching comes to life in the classroom, in clinics, and in their conversations with students about law and life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, USF is surrounded by innovative ideas and boundless opportunities, including externships at state and local courts or the many corporations and leading start-ups, law firms, and government and public interest agencies that call the Bay Area home. The USF School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.