San Joaquin College of Law - Clovis (CA)

4 /5 Aimee Perez: Overall, I had a very positive experience at SJCL. I thought the staff and professors were very helpful at answering any questions I had, making me feel comfortable, and were supportive throughout my law school journey. They conduct student surveys routinely to ensure the students are heard and they have always done a great job at hearing our needs. They even took the time to help me out with bar study by reviewing my essays with me and providing me with advice on how to pass the bar, and I was successful. Im giving them 4/5 stars because I had about 2 professors that were not the best, and I had to teach myself a lot of the material on my own, and my grade/GPA suffered because of this. However, I would still highly recommend this school to anyone that is interested in becoming a lawyer.

5 /5 Ashley Emmersen: San Joaquin College of Law (SJCL) is a great school, and anyone seeking to earn their law degree to practice law in the Central Valley should strongly consider attending SJCL. I was intimidated by law schools when I began my search, afraid that I wouldn’t be given one chance to prove I could make it to the end. SJCL read my personal statement and gave me that chance. I passed the bar the first time I took it because the faculty, the staff, and the administration at SJCL is dedicated to giving students the best opportunity to succeed. I will admit that my time at SJCL came with complaints as well. I felt some of my professors were unfamiliar with the curriculum or less dedicated to the class than they should have been. However, when the students brought this to the school’s attention, the school quickly took action and made sure that the student’s grades would not suffer as a result, and continued to seek more qualified attorneys to fill the role. I was also impressed with how quickly the school responded to the global pandemic. Over the weekend the school held meetings and trainings with professors, and classes resumed Monday morning, uninterrupted. Most of all, this school is a community. SJCL’s fraternity and it’s clubs connected students, professors, and practicing attorneys to foster both professional and personal relationships. I hope that anyone who desires to become a great attorney considers applying to SJCL.

5 /5 Rod Tuisavalalo: I would not change a thing about San Joaquin College of Law. The staff and faculty are good people all around. Thank you, Diane Steel and Francisco Rosas, for your service to the community. So many people’s lives have been changed due to the location of the school and more importantly by the inspiration of the staff and faculty who provide access to a legal education here in the Central Valley. If you are a Veteran like me and are looking for another mission, consider pursuing a legal education with San Joaquin College of Law. Cheers San Joaquin College of Law to many more years of service.

5 /5 Jessica Jaramillo: When I started attending SJCL I was a young, new mom to a 2 and 1 year old. One of my dreams had always been to become an attorney and SJCL provided me with the opportunity to live out my dream in spite of being a working mom. The professors and staff care about the students and do their best to help each student succeed.I graduated in 2021 and passed the California Bar Exam on my first try. I took law school very seriously and this helped me feel prepared when it came time to take the Bar. I am 6 months into my new career and couldnt be happier! If you are truly committed to becoming an attorney SJCL WILL help you achieve that goal!

5 /5 Jacqueline Andrade: I graduated from SJCL in May 2023. I sat for the CA BAR July23and passed on my first attempt. As a student, I found the faculty and staff to be very supportive. I recall when I was most nervous in my second year about the requirement to complete Moot Court, I almost dropped out to avoid my anxiety. The Dean’s went above and beyond to accommodate my needs and supported my success. Overall, I am very satisfied with my legal education at San Joaquin College of Law. I am now a practicing Immigration attorney. If you are thinking about becoming an attorney San Joaquin College of Law is an excellent choice.