There are also many opportunities to meet with the people who work with the criminal courts in the San Diego area. The Entertainment and Sports Law Society educates students on current legal issues affecting the entertainment and sports industries. The Society sponsors speakers, discussions and events dealing with a wide array of topics, such as intellectual property, copyright, contract negotiation and client representation and management. The primary goals of the society are to promote and enhance the curriculum, to provide practical knowledge through internships and networking and to establish a notable reputation in the industry as a source for future entertainment and sports lawyers. The Family Law Society was organized to increase interest and understanding of the many varied aspects of family law and related issues and to assist those students who wish to pursue careers in family law and related areas.
Speakers address such topics as child custody and support, child abuse prosecution and adoption.
One of the primary goals is to offer support to first year students by providing fellowship, study guides, tutors, advice and other assistance. In the Ohana spirit, California Western alumni who are from Hawaii but practicing in San Diego also provide mentoring and support. The Intellectual Property Law Association is a new association on campus. The IPLA provides a forum for students to discuss patent, trademark, copyright, licensing, trade secrets, unfair competition and other issues related to intellectual property. One of their goals is to provide information regarding career paths and to develop contacts with local Intellectual Property law attorneys.