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Join Us At Our Next Informational Seminar via Zoom On Saturday July 11th, at 11:00 a.m. RSVP to: soniag@pculaw.org Explore All Your Options Practice Law Unburdened By Debt Flexible Evening Classes Schedule an Appointment HOME WHY CHOOSE US? ALUMNI LAW SCHOOL LONG BEACH REGISTERED LAW SCHOOL- APPLICATION ACADEMIC PROGRAMS PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS ADMISSIONS STUDENT LIFE FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR SBA OFFICERS STAFF & FACULTY PCU SPONSORS CONTACT 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR MEDIATION TRAINING 40 HOUR CERTIFICATE COURSE / MCLE TRANSCRIPT REQUEST Slide title Write your caption here Button Slide title Write your caption here Button Slide title Write your caption here Button Slide title Write your caption here Button Slide title Write your caption here Button Slide title Write your caption here Button Southern California's Oldest Night Law School Pacific Coast University, School of Law With its long history of education affordable tuition, flexible schedule, and small class sizes, Pacific Coast University, School of Law is the perfect law school choice for working professionals who seek a law degree program. Our faculty staff members Download our 2020 application form Learn More Our successful graduates say: “PCU offers a unique opportunity for the law student. The practical experiences of the faculty and fellow students add a valuable dimension not available at other law schools. I am grateful to the school for enabling me to have a successful law practice and recommend it highly to any prospective law student.”, Modesto A. Diaz, partner, Leviton, Rabine, Diaz et al., Santa Ana “In the summer of 1949 I became aware of PCU, and enrolled. I have never regretted it; I am proud to be a graduate of Pacific Coast University. School of Law.” Robert Harold Lund, partner, Lund & Caplan, Long Beach “The availability of Pacific Coast University provided me with an opportunity that I would not have had otherwise to attend and complete law school. It is one of just a few law schools designed for the working adult, and its location, schedule and affordable tuition make it possible for these people to advance and enrich their personal and professional lives.” Robert W. Parkin, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge (retired) “Pacific Coast University is unique among law schools in California, providing opportunities for students to assist one another in a non-competitive atmosphere designed to enhance the learning process for all. The ‘working’ faculty adds a ‘real life’ dimension to the traditional law school academic regimen.” William J. Lewis, Former PCU, School of Law Dean (b.1942-d. 2013) PCU, School of Law takes Steps to Curtail Spread of COVID-19. We can help prevent "community spread" and reduce our own risk of infection. There is no higher priority than the safety and well being of our students, professors and staff. In accordance with the recommendations of the CDC, State and local Government, our school offices are temporarily closed, until June 30, 2020. Classes for current students are being held online. Questions regarding the application process for the 2020-2021 school year, can be sent to Sonia Gomez, Executive Director at: soniag@pculaw.org 1927 - 2020 We are celebrating our 90th Commencement Ceremony in October 2020 ! Pacific Coast University, School of Law (PCU) exists to provide an affordable, quality legal education for working adults. Pacific Coast University, School of Law offers a traditional curriculum in law leading to the Juris Doctor Degree and qualifies graduates to take the General Bar Examination of California. The four-year Juris Doctor course of study includes the subjects covered on the General Bar Examination such as Legal Research, Writing, Trial Techniques (Moot Court) and Pleading and Practice all of which are essential for a lawyer beginning practice. For most students, Pacific Coast University, School of Law represents their one opportunity to become attorneys. The individuals they will serve are, like themselves, hard-working people raising families and trying to advance themselves despite limited funds. Many of our students cope with economic challenges often faced by minorities and women. For these reasons, Pacific Coast University, School of Law has always maintained a policy of keeping education costs to a minimum. Most of our newly graduated attorneys enter law practice in local communities and provide service in civil practice such as family law, property disputes and landlord / tenant matters as well the field of criminal law as public defenders and deputy prosecutors. In order to provide a quality legal education, Pacific Coast University, School of Law has remained small limiting classes to 40 students in order that instructors, all of whom are local practicing attorneys and judges, are accessible for classroom interaction. Study groups are encouraged in the belief that a cooperative atmosphere is more conducive to learning than competition. Pacific Coast University, School of Law provides an education equal to any other institution in the State of California, which prepares students for the California Bar examination. It is Pacific Coast University, School of Law's fundamental belief that when opportunities to enter the law profession are genuinely available, both the individual aspirant and the community, are served. It is the goal of Pacific Coast University, School of Law that attorneys receiving their legal training here, representing as they do a diversity of ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds and sharing a common dedication to their chosen profession and the communities they will serve, shall be morally determined and professionally equipped to advance this process. Learn More Prospective Student Informational Seminars Come meet our faculty via Zoom! On Saturday July 11th, at 11:00 a.m. there will be an Informational Law School Seminar. At the seminar you will hear a presentation from Dean Valenti, Registrar, faculty, Alumni and Students. This is a perfect opportunity to have all your questions about law school answered. A few topics that will be covered; Is an evening part-time law program the best choice for me? What qualifications will I need to be invited into the law program at PCU, School of Law? How many hours of study should I expect as a law student? Can I afford to go to law school? Why is Passing the First Year Bar Exam so important? What career advantages can a Juris Doctor degree do for me? You will also have an opportunity to speak one-on-one with a faculty member. Tour our campus and our law library. To register, call today to speak with admissions staff about the upcoming seminar or you may reserve a spot at the email link below. If you are unable to attend via Zoom, there will be future seminars the first Saturday of the month or as listed below at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will be done via Zoom. If you would like to attend the Zoom meeting, please email a request to: soniag@pculaw.org July 11th August 1st September 5th Reservation for Seminar Button Button Button 87th Commencement Ceremony Video Our Facebook Feed Facebook News Feed Placement Find Us Get Directions Contact Us Pacific Coast University, School of Law 1650 Ximeno Ave. Ste. 300 Long Beach, California 90804 Tel: 562-961-8200 pculawschool@pculaw.org Admissions email; admissions@pculaw.org Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Conditions of Use | Notice and Take Down Policy | Website Accessibility Policy | Powered by Hibu © 2020 The content on this website is owned by us and our licensors. Do not copy any content (including images) without our consent. Share by: {{placeholder_retargeting_pixel}} {{placeholder_footer_reserve2}} {{placeholder_footer_reserve3}} {{placeholder_footer_reserve4}} {{placeholder_footer_reserve5}} {{placeholder_footer_reserve6}} {{placeholder_footer_reserve7}}...