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Commitment to Diversity

Life in Southern California

Diversity permeates Southern California as people from virtually every country in the world visit or relocate. Their diverse presence creates a vibrant and fascinating kaleidoscope of inhabitants and cultures. As one walks the streets and beaches the songs of many languages fill the air. And no wonder – Southern California has
so much to offer.

Diverse Student Life

Whittier Law School resides in a six-county region of Southern California that is home to hundreds of multinational and dozens of foreign companies. California’s people come from every country of the world, and its cities rank among the most diverse in the nation. Whittier Law School welcomes all to its community, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national and ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. The faculty and staff of Whittier Law School remain committed to an environment that respects diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. For the past six years, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Whittier Law School as one of the most diverse law schools in the nation. A snapshot of our student body follows:

Age
Full-Time
Median Age Range 23-27
Part-Time
Median Age Range 25-37

Gender
Male 45%
Female 55%

Under-represented
Minority Students 35%

Residency
In-State 80%
Out of State 20%

States Represented:
AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA, WI

Diversity in Student Organizations

You will find a rich community at Whittier Law School. We have an exceptionally diverse and friendly student body that will make you feel right at home and help you adjust to the demands of law school. A vibrant and engaged student body participates in a large variety of student organizations sponsored by Whittier Law School. Student groups provide scholarly publication opportunities, courtroom experiences, professional contacts, exposure to the legal specialties and social activities. Below are a few student organizations that exemplify the broad diversity at Whittier Law School:

  • Animal Rights Defense Fund
  • Armenian Law Students Society
  • Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
  • Black Law Students Association
  • Christian Legal Society
  • Campus Democrats
  • The Federalist Society
  • Hispanic Law Students Association
  • Iranian Law Students Association
  • Jewish Law Students Association
  • Law Students Against Drunk Driving
  • Law Students For Safe Access
  • Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Law Students Association
  • Middle Eastern Law Students Association
  • National Lawyers Guild
  • OWLS (Older Wiser Law Students)
  • Public Interest Law Foundation
  • Republican Leadership Council
  • Reuben Clark Law Society
  • Vietnamese American Students Bar Association
  • Women Law Students Association

DiscoverLaw.org Campaign

Whittier Law School supports LSAC’s DiscoverLaw.org campaign, which encourages racially and ethnically diverse students to discover career opportunities in law and choose a path in undergraduate school to help them succeed. With access to experts, inspiring stories about law school graduates, a list of the most frequently asked questions, and more, DiscoverLaw.org provides students with resources, tips, and tools on how to become a competitive law school applicant. Please click on the button to learn more about discoverlaw.org.

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