Judge Approves Sale Of Western State College Of Law
The for-profit Westcliff University will buy the fellow Orange County institution.
Rapid Approval Of Western State College Of Law Sale Is Sought
An emergency motion seeks federal court’s sign-off on Westcliff University’s purchase.
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Western State College Of Law’s Landlord Is Not Happy
A controversy involving rent is the latest challenge facing the embattled school hoping to be purchased.
Planned Purchase Of Western State College Of Law Will Take Time To Finalize
A court filing says August 1 is the earliest Westcliff University will close the deal.
Western State College Of Law Has A Potential Buyer
For-profit Westcliff University wants to purchase the embattled law school.
Western State Students, Alumni Rally To Hold Graduation Ceremony
An alum paid for the venue, while students are raising additional funds amid financial turmoil.
Filevine’s New Legal AI Platform LOIS Turns AI Into A True Legal Coworker
Legal work isn’t slowing down, and the firms that win won’t be the ones working harder — they’ll be the ones working smarter.
Whittier Law School Will Welcome Back Former Students Who Transferred To Western State Now Facing Closure
It is comforting to know that the ABA is willing to accommodate students who are facing a difficult crisis like this.
Despite Positive News, Western State’s Long-Term Future Is Uncertain
Finding a buyer for Western State won’t be easy, despite several parties expressing interest.
Morning Docket: 03.21.19
* What does Wachtell think of George Conway's Twitter profile? Silly rabbits, Wachtell doesn't have opinions unless they're billable. [American Lawyer] * Kirkland will remain atop the Am Law 100 rankings with its warm and fuzzy business model. [American Lawyer] * Western State lives! At least for a few more months. [The Recorder] * Judge aborts law. [Louisville Courier-Journal] * Lawyer turns blogging into a $30 million side hustle. That's pretty much how Above the Law works. [Forbes] * After running Sears into the ground to live out his lurid fantasies, Eddie Lampert expected to walk away holding all the money -- but the Chapter 11 estate is doing its best to get some of that back. [Law360] * Who pays for Maria Butina's legal bills? [The Atlantic]
Law Students Living Off Credit Cards After Law School Goes Belly Up
This is so depressing. Please donate to help law students in need.
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This Western State Law Student Has Experienced A ‘Double Whammy’
The 3L also attended Whittier Law School the year it announced its planned closure.
Prospective Law Students Now Have To Think About Whether A Law School Is In Danger Of Closing Before They Graduate
The sad story of Western State serves as a warning to potential law students.
Law School In Crisis May Be First To Close Its Doors Mid-Semester
Meanwhile, students are suffering without access to student loan funds.
Law Students Unable To Pay Rent Without Student Loans After School Goes Into Receivership
Unable to afford the essentials, students have been seen crying in the law school's hallways.
Schools Touting Appearance In ‘Best Law Schools’ Sponsored Content Article
Are these law schools paying for accolades?