Whittier Law School

About

Whittier Law School is an ABA-accredited institution serving a diverse community of approximately 400 students on a beautiful campus in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Story

At Whittier Law School, students from a variety of backgrounds specialize in various areas of law including business, children's rights, criminal, environmental, intellectual property, and international law. The beautiful 14-acre park-like campus includes the Kiesel Advocacy Center and its state-of-the-art courtroom, where students practice trial skills. A generous scholarship program provides aid to approximately 60 percent of incoming students.

Mission

Whittier Law School is a community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni that prepares students to excel in the practice of law. Our student-centered legal education includes a strong core curriculum, specialization opportunities, and practical skills training. We expose students to the role of law in an increasingly global society and encourage a life-long commitment to the acquisition of knowledge, high standards of professionalism, and the pursuit of social justice.

Products

Whittier Law School offers a JD degree with concentrations in business law, criminal law, environmental law, and trial and appellate practice.