If you’re a student with legal aspirations, apply to Mesa College’s Pathway to Law
School program! We have partnered with California LAW to create a pipeline from Mesa
College to several transfer institutions and their affiliated law schools. As a prospective
CA-Law Scholar, you will receive guidance to prepare for enrollment at one of the
most prestigious law schools in California. The program includes curricula, mentoring,
advising, as well as opportunities to participate in campus leadership activities,
field trips, and our student-led Law club. Your participation in the program will
be recognized by transfer schools and law schools, and lead to additional support
and benefits after you transfer, such as waived law school admission fees and more.
Students interested in learning more about the program should attend the informational
session at the beginning of each semester. They will be linked here before the start
of each semester. Virtual Open House during Welcome Week.
Apply to the SDCCD Pathway to Law School Program
If you are interested in exploring a course of study that prepares you for law school,
we encourage you to apply to become a CA-Law Scholar. All majors are welcome to join.
After you complete the program agreement, you will receive a follow-up email with
information regarding the next scheduled mandatory program orientation.
Spring 2025 Agreement for Mesa's Pathway to Law Program. Available before the beginning
of the semester.
Maintain Your Eligibility
You will need to satisfy the following requirements to complete the Pathway to Law
School program and become a CA-Law Scholar:
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Complete the Pathway to Law School Agreement, along with your statement of interest..
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Work with the program’s designated counselor Anthony Reuss to develop an Education
Plan that includes the program’s required courses.
- Meet regularly with one of the faculty program mentors.
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Attend a program orientation during your first semester in the program, and at least
one program activity each Fall and Spring semester.
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Complete the program’s required coursework, including:
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Seven required courses for the CA-Law program. View Required Courses
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Required courses for your major.
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Required courses for transfer (you may not participate in the program if you have
already completed a B.A. at another institution).
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Maintain good academic standing as defined by the College (without ever being suspended
or placed on academic probation after completing the agreement).
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Abide by student codes of conduct and standards of ethics or behavior considered appropriate
by the State Bar of California. You may be removed from the program by participating
law schools for any of the following behaviors:
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Academic misconduct
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Unlawful misconduct
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Employment misconduct
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Financial misconduct
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All behavior that would indicate you are incapable of completing the law school’s
educational program and being admitted to the bar.
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When you complete the program, you must self-identify as a CA-Law Scholar to the State
Coordinator, consent to CA-Law’s release of relevant information to Parties to progress
through the Law Pathway, and consent to maintenance of general data necessary to assess
the program.
Get Involved
As a participant in the program, you are highly encouraged to participate in law-related
activities at Mesa College. Get involved in our Pre-law Club, Constitution Day programming,
law school visits, service opportunities, guest speaker sessions, and more. Access
the campus calendar to find upcoming events you may be interested in.
Current SDCCD students can join the Student Law Club canvas shell with this link
Campus Calendar
Meet Our Law School Partners
See the following institutions participating in the CA Law Pathways program. While
these are the officially participating schools, you may still participate in the program
if you wish to attend another school.
- University of Southern California and USC Gould School of Law
- University of San Francisco and USF School of Law
- UC, Davis and UCD School of Law
- UC, Irvine and UCI School of Law
- UCLA and UCLA School of Law
- UC, Berkeley and UC Berkeley School of Law
- Santa Clara University and SCU School of Law
- Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School
- Pepperdine University and Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law
- University of San Diego and USD School of Law
- Chapman University and Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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California State University, Bakersfield/Fresno/Sacramento/San Bernandino
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University of the Pacific
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McGeorge School of Law
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Southwestern Law School
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UC Law SF
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Western State College of Law
- Learn More About Cal-LAW
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Learn More About CA-Law
- Our program is part of a statewide initiative through CA-LAW and the State Bar’s Council
on Access and Fairness (COAF). The purpose of CA-LAW’s Pathways Initiative is to “establish
a pipeline of diverse students from high schools, community colleges, four-year institutions,
and law schools into law or law-related careers so that the legal profession reflects
the diverse population of California.”
- Learn more about the statewide program
- Program Learning Outcomes