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Like many students, Katie Jenkins ’15, entered Thomas Jefferson School of Law with just abstract ideas about what she wanted to do with her life. That indecision however, was replaced by determination during her first year of law school, when the young student’s eyes were opened to the many different fields of law. The seemingly […]

Thomas Jefferson School of Law announced today that U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia will participate in its Study Abroad program taking place June 26 – July 21, 2016. The program featuring Scalia will be held in France in partnership with the University of Nice School of Law. “This is the fifth time that […]

When they’re not teaching the next generation of great legal minds, four professors at San Diego’s Thomas Jefferson School of Law are rocking out with their band: “The Innocent Bystanders.” The band consists of professors Steve Berenson, Steve Semeraro, Eric Lane, Kaimipono Wenger and a few others with connections to the law school. You won’t […]

Thomas Jefferson School of Law’s Center for Law and Social Justice has created an award to recognize student efforts in social justice after receiving an endowment in memory of alumnus Samuel Kossack. Kossack’s family and friends have donated generously to fund an award to recognize a currently enrolled Thomas Jefferson School of Law student who, […]

Thomas Jefferson School of Law alums Srinivas Hanumadass ‘03 and Anna Romanskaya ’07 will serve as Board members of the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) for 2016. Adjunct faculty member Lilys D. McCoy will continue her service on the Board in 2016 as Secretary. Hanumadass is a trial lawyer at Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla […]

The San Diego Law Library Justice Foundation presented the Bernard E. Witkin Award for Excellence in Legal Education to Thomas Jefferson School of Law Professor William Slomanson, at the San Diego County Law Library Foundation gala on October 8, 2015. The Witkin Award was presented to honor prominent members of the San Diego legal community […]

Professor Meera Deo, founder of South Asian Legal Academics (SALA), organized another successful summer workshop for the group. SALA seeks to create and sustain a supportive space within which South Asian legal academics can learn and grow to achieve their maximum potential. Law professors of South Asian descent currently teaching at schools around the country […]

By Clinton M. Minus, Sports Law Fellow On August 12, 2015, the Center for Sports Law and Policy (Center) at Thomas Jefferson School of Law made its annual trek to the Callaway Golf Company headquarters in Carlsbad, California.  Assistant General Counsel Marty Hochman at Callaway Golf warmly greeted the Sports Law Fellows, Thomas Jefferson General […]

The Center for Sports Law and Policy (CSLP/Center) at Thomas Jefferson School of Law will be presenting the 2015 National Sports Law Negotiation Competition (NSLNC) on Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27, 2015.  The Competition is held at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. The history and vision of the National Sports Law Negotiation Competition […]

On Thursday, August 6, 2015, the Alumni Association hosted its monthly alumni mixer at Bottega Americano on the ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law building for alums, students and some membersof the staff to unwind and network. The Alumni Association hosts a monthly mixer in San Diego and others in Orange County, […]

The legal education for incoming Thomas Jefferson School of Law students began well before the start of the Week One orientation program, that runs from August 10-14, with an online program that was set up to prepare students for legal writing, and to help them assess their strengths and areas for improvement. “You are about […]

On Thursday, July 23, Fort Lauderdale, Florida area alumni and students gathered together for an alumni reception. While at the reception, Dean Thomas Guernsey, his wife Kathe Klare, Alumni Relations Director Stephanie Marquez and Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management Tim Spearman connected with and welcomed the Thomas Jefferson alumni and admitted students to the mini […]