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Date: June 7, 2008
News Subject: Dean Cogan's Letter to the Community

It is truly a privilege to inform you that the Law School has been removed from its probationary status. More >>


Date: June 3, 2008
Subject: Judith Daar named Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

I am privileged and honored to announce that after six years of dedicated service as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Calvin Peeler has decided to return full-time to the faculty as of July 1. More >>



Date: May 8, 2008
News Subject: WLS Alum Becomes Managing Partner at DLA Piper

Peter Valert '93 has been appointed managing partner of the Prague office of the international law firm DLA Piper. Valert, 46, previously served as a partner and head of the firm’s technology, More >>



Date: May 07, 2008
News Subject: Faculty Vote Changes to the JD Program

I am happy to announce that the faculty approved two significant changes in the Law School's program.  Beginning in the fall 2008, the Law School will host a Trial and Appellate Practice Institute. More >>



Date: April 17, 2008
News Subject: Dean Cogan's Letter to the Community

I am delighted to announce that the ABA Accreditation Committee today recommended to the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar that Whittier Law School be removed from its probationary status. More >>



Date: April 07, 2008
News Subject: The Susan E. McGuigan Oral Advocacy Competition

The Susan E. McGuigan Oral Advocacy Competition is an annual event sponsored by the Institute for Legal Writing and Professional Skills. More >>



Date: April 03, 2008
News Subject: WLS Alum Becomes Partner at Sheppard Mullin

Karen Canaan, Whittier Law School '97, has become a new partner at the law firm of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hamptom. More >>



Date: March 26, 2008
News Subject: Dean Cogan cited in District of Columbia v. Heller Case

Dean Neil H. Cogan's book, The Complete Bill of Rights, was cited by twelve briefs in District of Columbia v. Heller, the right to bear arms case pending in the United States Supreme Court. More >>