Western Sierra Law School | San Diego

Mar 8th, 2021

Third year law student at Western Sierra and I can honestly say that the new Dean and assistant Dean have completely turned this law school around for the better! They are very well organized. They take the time to set up individual meetings with students to actually get to know you better, and to keep you updated on your progress (Exam scores, class grades, and potential future courses).The transition has been great, and the new administration is beyond phenomenal.
Feb 9th, 2021

I'm finishing my second year at Western Sierra and am SO glad I took the leap and did it. So many people take the time and money to prepare for the LSAT, take the LSAT, then pour even more money into law school only to realize in their first year that they don't actually like it. Here, I "tried it out" my first year and only spent a fraction of what it would have cost elsewhere. People fear the Baby Bar. With no background in law, I passed it my first time and had my essay chosen by the State Bar as one of 8 examples of how the prompt should have been answered. Another classmate's essay was also chosen. That isn't to say it is easy, what I mean is I got the help and support I needed to succeed. Our class sizes are small, we get a chance to argue our points in a non-competitive atmosphere (in fact, it's quite cooperative). This law school experience is better than I ever imagined. I'll graduate in about 2 years debt free with the same JD degree like any other ABA student, pass the bar, and be a lawyer. Just my opinion, but the "traditional" route of spending upwards of 75K per year and have no time to work or see family - that was just not an option for me.
May 23rd, 2023

Per Bob Turner: I started at Western Sierra in 1996, graduated in 2000, passed the California Bar that summer, and then the Patent Attorney Bar Exam. I had been accepted to an ABA accredited law school, but even with a scholarship the cost for attendance was out of the question. Western Sierra gave me the opportunity to become a licensed lawyer at less than a quarter of the going rate for private ABA schools. I put that to use starting in 2003, teaching at Western Sierra. I have done a lot of things in my short life, but few measure up to the satisfaction of partially mastering the tools of law. I highly recommend Western Sierra for students who are established in a career and wishing to add to their knowledge base. The structure of a law school practically guarantees a quantum jump in capabilities for dealing with modern society, whether or not being an attorney full time is the goal.
Feb 7th, 2022

Western Sierra Law School is a great opportunity for anyone looking to get into the practice of law, or for those in business or merely seeking a legal education, but do not have the time or ability to complete a full-time law school program. Tuition is relatively low. Graduates of WSLS earn a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and qualify to sit for the California Bar Exam.
Dec 11th, 2020