Pacific Coast University, School of Law

06/13/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We could not be prouder of you. Your hard work, resilience, and dedication have brought you to this remarkable milestone. As you begin the next chapter of your legal journey, we wish you every success and look forward to the meaningful impact you will make in the legal profession and beyond as proud PCU alumni. 🎉

10/18/2025

Please join the California Judges Association’s Judicial Outreach Committee for an engaging panel discussion on the moral character component of admission to the State Bar of California and beyond the attorney oath. California State Bar Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona will walk law students through the moral character determination process. California State Bar Court Judge Dennis Saab will explain the process for appealing an adverse moral character determination. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Rita Baldhan will speak to the importance of moral character throughout an attorney’s career.

You won’t want to miss this important discussion full of useful information!

Panelists:
1. Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona, Office of the Chief Trial Counsel for the State Bar of California
2. Judge Dennis Saab, California State Bar Court
3. Judge Rita Baldhan, Los Angeles Superior Court

Moderator:
1. Commissioner Jenny Cheung Marino, Los Angeles Superior Court

Please join the California Judges Association’s Judicial Outreach Committee for an engaging panel discussion on the moral character component of admission to the State Bar of California and beyond the attorney oath. California State Bar Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona will walk law students thr...

08/30/2025

Dear PCU Community,

It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Professor Peter Lee.

For over two decades, Professor Lee was a pillar of the PCU community — an esteemed educator, mentor and colleague. After earning his B.S. from California State University, Long Beach, he continued his academic journey at Pacific Coast University, School of Law, where he graduated as valedictorian — an early reflection of the excellence that would define his career.

Throughout his tenure, Professor Lee held many roles at PCU, each marked by his deep commitment to legal education and the students he so passionately served. He retired in 2024, and his absence has been deeply felt ever since.

Those who knew Professor Lee will remember him not only for his remarkable intellect, but also for his unwavering dedication to his students. He was a teacher in the truest sense — wise, thought provoking, kind and wholly devoted to the craft of shaping future legal minds. He was a force within the classroom and beyond.

We join our community in mourning the loss of a man whose contributions to legal education and to PCU were immeasurable. His legacy lives on in the countless students whose lives he touched.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Professor Lee’s family, friends and the many students who admired him. He will be deeply missed, and forever remembered.

Best regards,

Basil G. Dezes,
Dean, President and Professor of Law

05/20/2025

The Shasta County Public Defender’s Office is now accepting applications for Post-Bar Certified Law Clerks to join our team for an immersive, hands-on legal training experience in public defense. This limited-term position is intended for individuals sitting for the July 2025 California Bar Exam who are eligible for certification under the State Bar’s Practical Training of Law Students (PTLS) program.

CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTYPUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICEORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2025SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDINGCERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A CERTIFIED LAW STUDENT BY THE STATE BAR IS REQUIRED TO BE OBTAINED UPON HIRE AND MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT....

05/15/2025

🔔 Attention : Taking the July 2025 or the June 2025 First-Year Law Students’ Exam (FYLSE)? Don’t miss these key deadlines!⏰

📅 TOMORROW, Thursday, 5/15 – Final filing deadline for the June FYLSE. Also the last day to:

- Request testing accommodations
- Submit an address change
- Request remote testing

📅 Friday, 5/16 – Timely filing deadline for July 2025 immediate repeaters. Also the last day to withdraw with a 30% refund if you didn’t sit for the February 2025 exam.

✅ Apply in the Applicant Portal: https://bit.ly/3wPj25k. Visit our webpages for more info: https://bit.ly/3PstQwI ( 🔗) and https://bit.ly/3SBCRVj (FYLSE 🔗)

04/03/2025

Job Posting -

Associate Attorney
Criminal defense/civil litigation firm in Bixby Knolls

Candidate must be a licensed attorney in good standing and have all of the following: (1) legal right to work in the U.S. (2) daily access to a car, (3) experience working in a law firm or government agency as an attorney, (4) excellent writing and oral communication skills, (5) interest in criminal defense and civil litigation, (6) clean background and bar record, (7) excellent people skills, (8 at least 2 writing samples, (9) at least 3 work references, (10) ability to work at primary work location in Bixby Knolls on weekdays.

Job benefits include: (1) excellent salary, depending on experience, (2) health insurance, (3) 2 weeks of paid vacation upon completion of 1 year of service, (4) paid holidays, (5) sick leave.

Please direct all interested attorneys to contact attorney Zachary McCready at 562-364-7350 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments will be scheduled from 3/31 through 4/15.

Send a message to learn more

03/13/2025

📢 CA Attorneys: Join us for the ’s 28th Annual Statewide Ethics Symposium on April 25 via Zoom! Hosted by the Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct, this free event explores cutting-edge topics—including recent ethics developments, AI in law, evolving outside counsel guidelines, and ethics/policy to improve protection of judges. Earn up to 5 hours of MCLE participatory credit and gain insights from leading experts in the field. Spots are limited; register by April 23: https://bit.ly/40mmr55

01/28/2025

📢 CA Attorneys: As recovery begins, your help is needed more than ever. Many affected by the SoCal fires may now be facing challenges related to insurance, filing benefits claims, housing, and other issues.

✅ Explore disaster relief training on the website: https://bit.ly/40dr5U4
✅ Register with the CA Pro Bono Portal to assist: https://bit.ly/3Wdr1D9.

Let’s work together to support Californians during these challenging times.

11/21/2024

Studying for the February 2025 Bar Exam? We have a study space for you! Enjoy a spacious and quiet place to prepare for the Bar. Space is limited! Secure your spot today: https://buff.ly/3Ofv3qb

11/07/2024

📣The Student Guide covering the State Bar’s new multiple-choice questions has been released. Find the Student Guide online here: