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The 老司机福利网 was recognized as one of the nation鈥檚 most diverse law schools in the . McGeorge also earned accolades in public policy, government law and trial advocacy.

鈥淢cGeorge School of Law is proud to be honored for its strengths in these areas,鈥� Dean Michael Hunter Schwartz said. 鈥淭hese rankings affirm our commitment to opening doors to the legal profession for students from marginalized populations and ensuring all of our students are practice-ready on day one of their legal careers.鈥�

Diversity

McGeorge School of Law was ranked as the No. 14 most diverse law school in the country. The ranking reflects the school鈥檚 long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

A majority of the law school鈥檚 incoming class of students in (51%) identified as racially or ethnically diverse for the first time in the school鈥檚 history. Additionally, McGeorge鈥檚 Class of 2025 is comprised of 54% women, 38% first-generation college students and 83% first-generation law students. 

鈥淥ne of the greatest strengths of McGeorge is that we recognize and celebrate all types of diversity. We not only recruit and enroll diverse students at our institution, but we also work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where students feel valued and appreciated,鈥� said Valerie James, senior assistant dean of Admissions, Financial Aid & Diversity Initiatives. 

In the past two years, the law school has hired eight full-time faculty. Six are women, four are people of color, one is of Middle Eastern descent and two are members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

The McGeorge alumni community spans all 50 states and 64 countries and represents a broad range of legal careers, including both traditional and non-traditional paths.

鈥淪ince being at McGeorge, I鈥檝e been convinced every day that I could not have made a better choice,鈥� said second-year law student Francia Ordu帽o 鈥�24. 鈥淢cGeorge challenges me in every way, but in ways that I know will mold me into the best attorney that I can be.鈥�

Public Policy and Government Law

McGeorge earned an 鈥淎鈥� ranking in public policy for the fourth consecutive year and a No. 4 ranking for Government Law. The public policy ranking recognizes McGeorge as one of the top 10 law schools in the nation for public policy. McGeorge is one of only two California-based law schools, along with UC Berkeley, to receive the honor this year. McGeorge鈥檚 Government Law ranking makes its program the highest ranked in California.

McGeorge provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and experience to prepare them for careers at the intersection of government law and policy. McGeorge is located three miles from the California State Capitol Building and is home to the . 

鈥淢cGeorge is the Capitol鈥檚 law school. Our proximity to the Capitol building and our unmatched network of alumni working in the Capitol arena provide students with access to government and policymaking on a level possible only at McGeorge,鈥� said Erin O鈥橬eal, director of the Capital Center for Law & Policy and Capital Lawyering Concentration.

The school鈥檚 one-of-a-kind gives students the opportunity to craft and implement changes to public policy while completing their degree. Since the clinic鈥檚 inception in 2015, students have drafted more than 30 bills that have been introduced by members of the California Legislature, with more than 17 enacted into law. 

Trial Advocacy

Additionally, McGeorge earned an A ranking in trial advocacy and is one of only four California-based law schools to receive the honor this year. The recognition marks McGeorge鈥檚 sixth consecutive appearance on the annual list and places McGeorge among the top 22 law schools in the nation for trial advocacy.

鈥淢cGeorge鈥檚 successes this year once again demonstrate the extraordinary quality of the law school鈥檚 faculty, program and coaches,鈥� said Reza Rezvani, associate director of trial advocacy and assistant professor of law.

Students involved in McGeorge School of Law鈥檚 trial advocacy program excel at some of the nation鈥檚 best intercollegiate mock trial events. 

鈥�    Mandi Weburg 鈥�24, Alec Watson 鈥�23, Holly Pounders 鈥�23 and Darrin Baluyot 鈥�23 won and competed at the national finals. 
鈥�    Razia Bath 鈥�24, Kris Chaney 鈥�24, Kai Ellsworth 鈥�24 and Karla Noyles 鈥�24 won the . 
鈥�    Abby Williams 鈥�23 and Mark Marsenovic 鈥�23 won Region 14 of the and will represent McGeorge at the national finals.

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