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McGEORGESCHOOL OFLAW LAWYERS FOR
WHAT’S NEXT.
Modern lawyering is client-driven, highly customized, collaborative, proactive, interdisciplinary, and, above all, ever-evolving. At McGeorge, you’ll gain the kind of comprehensive expertise that goes beyond traditional legal silos. Your studies here integrate mastery of legal doctrine and analysis with a wealth of real-world opportunities, so you become a versatile, entrepreneurial legal thinker: someone who’s sought out by employers, clients, and colleagues.
LAWYERS FOR WHAT’S NEXT.
Enrolls at
McGeorge
on prestigious
Patricia Harris
Fellowship
Partners with McGeorge
on initiatives that connect
students to the capitol
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FREDERICKA McGEE
J.D. ʼ91
Lead attorney in drafting the Homeowner Bill of Rights and legislation ensuring legal representation for unaccompanied, undocumented minors
General counsel and deputy chief of staff for
California State Assembly
Speaker Toni G. Atkins
Returns to public policy
work in Sacramento after
stint in insurance law
Finds amazing mentors:
”they were tough, but
always accessible”
Advises students on
“Greensheets,” a special
issue of the Law Review
focused on legislation
CAPITAL LAWYERING
A TENACIOUS CHAMPION
FOR CHANGE
THE CAPITAL LAWYERING PATHWAY, one of the few programs of its kind,
takes advantage of our deep roots in state government and the work of our Capital
Center for Public Law and Policy.
The Los Angeles Times has profiled our LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC POLICY
CLINIC and its success in drafting bills that have turned into laws.
As statehouses outpace the courts intransforming every sector of society,
LEGAL EXPERTISE IN STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
is increasingly essential.
Our network of alumni leaders
in government-related fields
is unrivaled—in fact, more
McGeorge alumni are working
in California’s state capital than
graduates from any other law school.
Fredericka is a particularly impressive
case in point: she’s currently chief
of staff and general counsel to the
Speaker of the Assembly, and has
been a driving force behind some of
California’s most innovative legislation.
She regularly mentors and networks with
McGeorge students, and is a frequent visitor
to campus. “McGeorge helped prepare
me to take advantage of once in a lifetime
professional opportunities,” she says. "I
believe my understanding of the convergence
of law and politics has increased my ability to
positively shape California public policy.”
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A passion for skiing first drew Kristian’s attention to alarm
A passion for skiing first drew Kristian’s attention to alarm
FUTURE-FOCUSEDPATHWAYS
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Our Practice Area Pathways will strategically focus your ambitions. Each one is interdisciplinary and experiential by design, taking advantage of our faculty expertise, as well as our long-standing connections and geographic proximity to key employers. Whichever Pathway you choose, you’ll have career options in the Sacramento region and beyond.
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THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONPATHWAY trains you in the various ways that people can settle legal disagreements without going to court—arbitration, mediation, and negotia- tion—that put you, as the attorney, in the role of problem solver.
THE BUSINESS LAW PATHWAY looks at the entire life cycle of a business, from formation to liquidation, and can include tax law, labor issues, bankruptcy, and real estate. You’ll learn how to be a source of legal guidance and advice that harmonizes with your client’s objectives and strategies.
THE CAPITAL LAWYERING PATHWAYSee pages 2–3.
THE CIVIL LITIGATIONPATHWAY prepares you to bring legal action to a courtroom in civil disputes involving the environment, employment, contracts, business issues, personal injury, and more.
THE COMMERCIAL LAW PATHWAY casts a wide net. You’ll deal with many day-to-day concerns of business: sales, leases, financing and debtor-creditor relationships, and documents that guarantee payment.
Future-Focused Pathways (continued)
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THE CRIMINAL LAW PATHWAY establishes your career as prosecutor or defense attorney. You’ll learn from McGeorge’s nationally recognized experts in criminal law, and you’ll graduate ready to walk into a courtroom.
THE ELDER LAW PATHWAY includes issues ranging from employment discrimination to elder abuse. You’ll advocate on behalf of an increasingly diverse and fast-growing population—one in every eight Americans is age 65+.
THE EMPLOYMENT & LABOR LAW PATHWAY covers areas that include hiring and firing, maternity leave, drug testing, con- tracts, and employment discrimination. You’ll help protect the workplace rights of employees and guide businesses in how to comply with the growing number of employment-related laws.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW PATHWAY leads to investigation of the issues at the intersection of en-vironmental responsibility and society’s impact on the natural world. You’ll focus on natural resources, energy development, pollution reduction, transportation, land use, and many other aspects of environmental quality.
THE ESTATE PLANNING PATHWAY grounds you in laws governing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, Social Security benefits, probate, taxes, and more. Estate attorneys also help their clients establish philanthropic legacies.
THE FAMILY LAW PATHWAY prepares you to handle issues in the always-changing realm of domestic relationships: divorce, child custody, and pre- and postnuptial agreements. It draws on
both trial advocacy and civil litigation to help families through difficult life situations.
THE FINANCIAL SERVICES LAW PATHWAY prepares you for a world in which transactions, investment vehicles, financial products, and the market itself are being continually shaped by the forces of regulation and innovation.
THE GOVERNMENT PRACTICE PATHWAY leads to careers in the three branches of government at all levels: local, county, state, federal. You’ll find opportunities for government attorneys in virtually every area of the law, and many of these opportunities have a direct impact on shaping public policy.
THE HEALTH LAW PATHWAYSee pages 24–25.
THE IMMIGRATION LAW PATHWAY develops your expertise in the laws that define the rights and responsibilities of persons who are not U.S. citizens. It’s a topic that shapes U.S. demographics and culture—and sparks some of our most heated national debates.
THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PATHWAY trains you in laws concern- ing property or assets that are intangible—scientific breakthroughs, works of art, slogans, and other results of creative thought. The field continues to grow and change as the pace of technological advancements accelerates.
THE INTERNATIONAL LAW PATHWAYSee pages 20–21.
THE JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP PATHWAY builds on the experience of the many McGeorge faculty members who served as clerks for federal and state judges. These one- and two-year post-graduate positions are considered one of the law’s most prestigious credentials.
THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW PATHWAY attracts attorneys who dedicate their careers to social change, usually on behalf of clients who have historically been disadvantaged or underrepresented. You’ll provide direct service to individuals and work for advocacy and policy-oriented organizations.
THE REAL ESTATE LAW PATHWAY encompasses sales and purchases, financing and development, construction contracts, property management and leasing, environmental and zoning compliance, and litigation.
THE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAW PATHWAY reflects a field in which many different kinds of laws intersect, and many of your clients—whether individuals or organizations—seek to become global brands.
THE TAX LAW PATHWAY offers you numerous career possibilities. In addition to advising individuals, tax attorneys advise businesses and organizations: corporations, banks, start-up companies, small businesses, nonprofits, and more. THE TRIAL & APPELLATE ADVOCACY PATHWAYSee pages 14–15. THE WATER RESOURCES LAW PATHWAYSee pages 8–9.
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WATER RESOURCES LAW
TURNING PASSION INTO PRACTICE
The WATER RESOURCES LAW PATHWAY is led by Distinguished Professor of Law Stephen McCaffrey, one of the foremost authorities on international water law.
Network with top water law attorneys—many of whom are McGeorge alumni— and water policy experts through events hosted by the student-run WATER LAW SOCIETY.
Collaborate on water-related projects with UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC students and faculty in engineering, economics, and business.
A passion for skiing first drew Kristian’s attention to alarming changes in the snowpack. Now everyone in California, if not the world, is thinking about the issue, due to its impact on the water supply. Kristian knew that if he wanted to take an active role in water resource management and policy, McGeorge would be the best possible place to get a legal education—in a city that’s at the hub of water policy and regulation. “We have an ideal, hands-on connection with the city and state,” he says. “And, as the only ABA-accredited law school in Sacramento, we’re producing the attorneys who can write good laws that can solve problems.”
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KRISTIAN CORBY
J.D. ’13
McGEORGE SCHOOL OF LAW 9
Search for a law
school with water
expertise leads to McGeorge
Establishes the Water Law
Society, the first such student-
run group in the nation
Finds grants to fund the McGeorge Water Fellowship, then becomes the first fellow
Joins Professor McCaffrey in The
Hague to represent Nicaragua in
a water dispute with Costa Rica
Begins to work for
environmental law firm King
Williams & Gleason, LLP
Earns LL.M. in International Water Resources, along with his J.D.
THE FIRSTTWO YEARS10 LAWYERS FOR WHAT’S NEXT
THIS IS THE ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION The first two years of your three-year J.D. program are devoted to comprehensive training in key lawyering skills. This commitment to our students goes far beyond typical legal writing and research courses. We call it Global Lawyering Skills, and it’s based on what employers told us they’re looking for in new hires.
• Legal writing and research• Discovery• Mediation and conflict resolution• Understanding court structures• Navigating multiple jurisdictions • Interviewing and counseling clients• Transnational problem solving• Cross-cultural awareness and empathy• Arguing before trial and appellate judges
Whether you’re being hired for that critical first summer job
or as a full-time associate, your new employers literally can’t
afford to take a break from the myriad pressures they’re facing
to help you ease into your legal career. You need to be able to
take an assignment and run with it: preempting problems, asking
smart questions, and being a poised professional for the people you serve
and advise. At McGeorge, our two-year Global Lawyering Skills program turns you
into one of these in-demand self-starters. While your peers from other schools are
expending critical time ramping up in the workplace, you’ll be moving full speed ahead.
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McGeorge lawyers are products of a culture that’s rare among law schools. Our compact, stand-alone graduate campus encourages a close-knit community where supportive relationships among students and faculty are the norm. You’ll develop a professional identity grounded in collaboration, candor, and cross-cultural competence. These are not “soft skills”—just ask any client, hiring partner, or opposing counsel, and you’ll hear just how much a lawyer’s professional demeanor matters. As a McGeorge graduate, you’ll find our reputation precedes you: clients and colleagues will know you’re genuine, direct, and quick to win trust.
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A COMMUNITY THAT PREPARES
YOU FORTHE WORLD
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GREGORY HAYES
J.D. ʼ14
“Beyond thrilled” to
be offered a job with
the Sacramento DA
Chooses McGeorge
because of our top-ranked
mock trial program
Hands-on experience at first
summer job in the Stanislaus
County defender’s office
Runner-up in national mock trial competition, with coaching by McGeorge alum in Sacramento
County DA’s office
Cross-examines real
witnesses in court in third-year
federal defender clinic
Named top advocate in
moot court competition, thanks
to Appellate Advocacy class with
Professor Stephanie Thompson
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A long-standing McGeorge strength, the TRIAL & APPELLATE ADVOCACY
PATHWAY is regularly ranked among the top programs of its kind in the country.
One of only two such clinics in the country, our FEDERAL DEFENDER
CLINIC has represented clients in more than 100 cases in U.S. District Court
since 2009—and students have won impressive victories.
Our MOOT COURT AND MOCK TRIAL TEAMS, under the direction
of the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution, compete and
win across the country.
TRIAL & APPELLATE ADVOCACY
PROTECTING THE PEOPLE’S
WELFARE
Gregory left a successful career as a Google software
engineer and came to McGeorge to pursue his dream of being
a trial attorney. His McGeorge experiences—mock trial, moot
court competitions, summer externships—paid off, and he
landed a job in the Sacramento DA’s office shortly after passing the
bar. One of the attorneys in the DA’s office was both a McGeorge alum and
his coach in his third-year mock trial competition. “He’s one of the most
ethical people I know,” Gregory says, “and someone I emulate professionally.” His work is everything he was looking for:
“Challenging, rewarding, and at the end of the day, all about doing the right thing.”
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EXTERNSHIPS are opportunities to experience firsthand where the law and the legal profession are headed. Supervised by practicing attorneys, you’ll be immersed in the daily life of government agencies, nonprofits, or law firms of all sizes and specialties. McGeorge also offers highly competitive externships with members of the judiciary. Most externship students make use of our extensive connections in Northern California, but we can also help you find placements throughout the world. A short list of examples:
• California Supreme Court• International Bar Association (London)• Lawyers Without Borders (Guatemala)• Atlas Entertainment• California Environmental Protection Agency• U.S. Bankruptcy Court
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC LAW REVIEW is our quarterly student-run journal of cutting-edge transnational issues. Being chosen for The Law Review is an honor, an impressive addition to your resume, and an opportunity to network with legislators, lobbyists, and policy analysts. The annual “Greensheets” issue, which focuses on recently enacted California legislation, is considered must-reading by those working in or for the public sector—in fact, it’s one of the most widely read issues of any law review in the country.
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360° PROBLEM SOLVING
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LEGAL CLINICS connect what you learn in the class- room to cases and projects that promote the common good. Collaborating with a small group of fellow students and a faculty member, you’ll be on the front lines of emerging social, civic, and political issues. Our clinics serve as lifelines for underserved communities, help local governments work more effectively, and influence laws and polices that affect all Californians.ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION CLINIC
BANKRUPTCY CLINIC
CRIMINAL APPELLATE ADVOCACY CLINIC
ELDER AND HEALTH LAW CLINIC (pictured)
FEDERAL DEFENDER CLINIC
IMMIGRATION LAW CLINIC
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC POLICY CLINIC
PRISONER RIGHTS MEDIATION CLINIC
HETHER MacFARLANELegal Writing and Lawyering Skills
FRANKLIN GEVURTZBusiness and Antitrust Law
LESLIE GIELOW JACOBSConstitutional Law
EXPERTS ANDMENTORS
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KOJO YELPAALA International Business
The McGeorge faculty’s accomplishments are too numerous to be included here—
you can learn more about their innovative work from the profiles on our website
(we know you’ll be impressed). But they’re equally noteworthy for their approachability
and willingness to go the extra mile for their students. They’re good people to have on your
side—as teachers, writers of recommendation letters, and future colleagues.
CARY BRICKERTrial Advocacy
LAWRENCE LEVINE Sexual Orientation and the Law
EMILY GARCIA UHRIG Criminal Law and Procedure
JOHN SPRANKLINGProperty Law
JARROD WONG International Arbitration
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CLARK KELSOHealth Law
INTERNATIONAL LAW
A DEGREE THAT TRAVELS WELL
The INTERNATIONAL LAW PATHWAY, consistently ranked among the top 20 in the United States, shows you how global issues—immigration, trade, security, human rights—make an impact on every lawyer and law practice.
Experience international and comparative law in situ through summer and semester STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES. We offer exchange programs with universities throughout Europe, as well as the Inter-American Summer Program in Antigua, Guatemala.
BUILD A GLOBAL NETWORK by connecting with the international professors and jurists who visit campus annually, as well as the students who come to McGeorge’s LL.M. program from around the world.
Nathan received his J.D. in 2000, when the dot-com bust hit Northern California law firms as much as tech firms. A McGeorge professor made an unconventional suggestion: study for a year at Erasmus University in Rotterdam. “It was exactly the right move,” Nathan says. Shortly thereafter he was hired by a Dutch firm. He practiced law for more than 11 years overseas before bringing his expertise back to the United States. Now he leads the International Business and Dispute Resolution practice at Gibbs Giden in Los Angeles, and arbitrates cases all over the world—Abu Dhabi, Switzerland, Singapore. “McGeorge prepared me so I could build a career that combines everything I love.”
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Studies trial advocacy,
international business,
and international public
law at McGeorge, winning
Trial Advocacy HonorsPasses bar and goes
to the Netherlands for advanced study
Arbitrator in multiparty
disputes all over the world,
including at the ICC International
Court of Arbitration in Paris
and The Hague
Writes the book on
international arbitration
procedure: The Rules of Evidence
in International Arbitration
Practices international trade law overseas for 11 years
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NATHAN O’MALLEY
J.D. ʼ00
Returns to the U.S. as se
nior
counsel at Gibbs G
iden in
Los Angeles, l
eading the
International Business and
Dispute Resolution practic
e.
It’s smart to start thinking about your future in the working world from your very first semester of law school. In our Legal Professions course, taken by all first-year students, you’ll learn about emerging legal markets and technologies, the business of legal practice, and how to successfully navigate the legal job market. Our Career Development Office builds on this knowledge with an open-door policy and a staff that’s ready to start working with you on an individual career plan as soon as you get to campus. They’ll show you how to map your career interests to the marketplace and make sure you’re equipped accordingly.
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McGEORGE ALUMNI
NETWORK
CONNECT with the 13,000 members of our alumni network, who are working throughout the public and private sectors. From Sacramento to Shanghai, our alumni start here—and then go wherever their ambitions take them.
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Becomes intereste
d
in health care while
working for pathology
lab as an undergrad
Chooses McGeorge for its
strong government affairs
program—knows she wants
to work in policy
First job after law school at California’s Department of Managed Health Care
Takes a regulatory and advocacy
position at a trade association for
HMOs working with MediCal
In her ”incredibly challenging” Policy
Analysis class, the professor routinely
brings in experts to address students
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Named Senior Director for
State Affairs at Pharmaceutical
Care Management Association.
Moves to Washington, D.C.
APRIL ALEXANDER
J.D. ʼ04
THE HEALTH LAW PATHWAY readies you for a sector undergoing massive reform
and reorganization. Career opportunities are opening up in law firms, health
organizations, and advocacy groups.
Your health care law studies will cover BIOTECH TO BIOETHICS, and draw
on the expertise of the University of the Pacific’s many health
professions programs.
Four major health care systems are in McGeorge’s backyard, and HEALTH LAW EXTERNSHIPS have included
placements in the private sector, the Department of Public Health,
and Disability Rights California.
HEALTH LAW
AT THE LEADING EDGE OF A
REVOLUTION
“In our post–Affordable Care Act world,” April says, “there’s a
real need for lawyers to be dialed in to what to state legislatures
and regulatory agencies are doing.” From her first class in legal writing
(now Global Lawyering Skills)—“the most useful class I’ve taken in my
life”— to the library of professional contacts in the Career Development
Office that helped her land her first job, McGeorge gave April the legal
foundation, the connections, and the skill set she uses in her work every day: taking
apart and analyzing complex health issues and explaining them to legislators who will
be making decisions that affect millions.
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Sacramento is more than the capital of the most populous state. It’s the capital of the world’s seventh-largest economy. It’s the most ethnically and racially integrated city in the nation. It’s a wellspring for game-changing law and policy. And since our founding in 1924, McGeorge has been Sacramento’s law school. We’ll give you the equivalent of an all-access pass to influential people and potential employers through events hosted by our Capital Center for Public Law and Policy. Let us open doors for you in the city where California’s future—and the future of our nation—is taking shape every day.
WITH REVITALIZED NEIGHBORHOODS (like Oak Park, where McGeorge makes its home), an eclectic food and bar scene, and a new downtown sports arena slated to open in 2016, Sacramento has left its once-sleepy image far behind. “The Grid”—the local nickname for Sacramento’s walkable Midtown District—has become the place to go for everything current in the arts, shopping, music, and dining. See more of Sacramento on the 32-mile Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, which winds alongside the beautiful American River.
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AND IMPACT
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