San Joaquin College of Law is located in the San Joaquin Valley, which has one of the most diverse populations in the United States. San Joaquin College of Law’s mission is to educate and develop individuals to become highly skilled attorneys and problem solvers, who will benefit the communities in which they live and serve.
San Joaquin College of Law is committed to diversity over all dimensions in every aspect of its operation. For more than 45 years San Joaquin College of Law has strived to promote diversity and tolerance on campus and in the community. We have a history of educating and helping our valley’s underserved and underrepresented populations. Through teaching, admissions, hiring, campus culture, community outreach and the governing board, San Joaquin College of Law is committed to seeking out opportunities to continue to enrich diversity in all facets of our college community. We are committed to respect the individual differences of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, socioeconomics, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, and disability, whether actual or perceived. We recognize that these human differences are our strength by which conversations are encouraged and communities improved.
"As a Hmong immigrant arriving from Laos, I became the first person in my family to graduate from college and attend law school. The professors and staff at SJCL are amazing, supportive, and inspiring."
- Yao Vang, Political Science, UC Merced
Of San Joaquin College of Law’s Fall 2023 incoming class, 64% of students self-identify as first-generation college student. Students are considered first-generation when they are from families that neither parent or guardian attained a college degree. Students who have at least one parent or guardian who attained a college degree are considered continuing generation college students. San Joaquin College of Law is committed to supporting and empowering all students, including first-generation college students, continuing generation college students, second career students, student veterans, LGBTQ and under-represented minority students in their transition to law school by providing support in:
- Counseling on the value of a legal career
- SJCL’s application process
- Navigating LSAC website
- LSAC application and CAS report
- LSAT preparation and studying materials
- GRE or LSAT as an entrance exam
- Connecting applicants to faculty and staff
- One on one admissions counseling
- Campus tour and class visitations
- Connect to students and student organizations
- Networking Events (LS101, Career Panel, Dean’s Reception, Veterans to Law School, etc.)
- Scholarship
At SJCL we strive to assist you throughout your law school experience to support your success.
I look forward to speaking with you.
Diane Steel
Director of Admissions
559/326-1455
dsteel@sjcl.edu
