San Francisco Law School
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San Francisco Law School is a private, non-profit law school
in San Francisco, California
. Founded in 1909, the law school became non-profit in 1941 and moved to its present location in 1968. The law school offers a three year full-time program and a four year part-time evening program leading to a Juris Doctor degree.
The Law School's alumni include late California Governor
Edmund "Pat" Brown
('27) and former Lieutenant Governor of California
, Leo T. McCarthy
and Undersecretary of the United States Department of Energy Joseph F. Salgado.
In July 2010, the law school completed a merger to become a graduate school of Alliant International University
. The law school will retain its name and current location.
San Francisco Law School has been accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California
since 1937, but does not have or currently seek approval by the American Bar Association. In addition, San Francisco Law School is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
, thus allowing students to apply for federal assistance programs.
Law school in the United States
In the United States, a law school is an institution where students obtain a professional education in law after first obtaining an undergraduate degree.Law schools in the U.S...
in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
. Founded in 1909, the law school became non-profit in 1941 and moved to its present location in 1968. The law school offers a three year full-time program and a four year part-time evening program leading to a Juris Doctor degree.
The Law School's alumni include late California Governor
Governor of California
The Governor of California is the chief executive of the California state government, whose responsibilities include making annual State of the State addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced...
Edmund "Pat" Brown
Pat Brown
Edmund Gerald "Pat" Brown, Sr. was the 32nd Governor of California, serving from 1959 to 1967, and the father of current Governor of California Jerry Brown.-Background:...
('27) and former Lieutenant Governor of California
Lieutenant Governor of California
The Lieutenant Governor of California is a statewide constitutional officer elected separately from the Governor who serves as the "vice-executive" of California. The Lieutenant Governor of California is elected to serve a four year term and can serve a maximum of two terms...
, Leo T. McCarthy
Leo T. McCarthy
Leo Tarcissus McCarthy was a New Zealand-born American politician and businessman. He served as the 43rd Lieutenant Governor of California from 1983 to 1995....
and Undersecretary of the United States Department of Energy Joseph F. Salgado.
In July 2010, the law school completed a merger to become a graduate school of Alliant International University
Alliant International University
Alliant International University is a private, non-profit higher education institution based in San Diego, California. It offers programs in six California cities and four locations outside the United States...
. The law school will retain its name and current location.
San Francisco Law School has been accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California
State Bar of California
The State Bar of California is California's official bar association. It is responsible for managing the admission of lawyers to the practice of law, investigating complaints of professional misconduct, and prescribing appropriate discipline...
since 1937, but does not have or currently seek approval by the American Bar Association. In addition, San Francisco Law School is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. The Western Association of...
, thus allowing students to apply for federal assistance programs.
Alumni
- Geoffrey F. BrownGeoffrey F. BrownGeoffrey F. Brown is a commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission. He attended schools both in San Francisco and Marin Counties and received degrees from the University of California, Berkeley 1964 and San Francisco Law School in 1970. He served two stints in the U.S...
commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission - Oscar Zeta AcostaOscar Zeta AcostaOscar Zeta Acosta was an American attorney, politician, minor novelist and Chicano Movement activist, perhaps best known for his friendship with the American author Hunter S. Thompson, who characterized him as his Samoan Attorney, Dr...
friend of Hunter S. Thompson and inspiration for the character Dr. Gonzo in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.