Southwestern Law School - Los Angeles

Southwestern Law School - Los Angeles Southwestern Law School Los Angeles Apply Now Give Now News/Events April 6, 2026 Southwestern Honors Leaders in Law at 35th Annual Alumni Awards Gala on May 28 March 28, 2026 Southwestern Law School Mourns Professor Isabelle R. Gunning, Civil Rights Leader, Legal Scholar, and Teacher March 18, 2026 Faculty Appearances: February Highlights March 13, 2026 Southwestern Law School Announces New Biederman Scholars, Top Honor in Entertainment, Media & Sports Law More news from the SWLAW Blog Highlights 2-Year Accelerated J.D. Program - SCALE Online J.D. Program Part-Time Day J.D. Programs Southwestern's Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law Program What Sets Us Apart Our students are drawn to Southwestern's beautiful campus in the center of a cosmopolitan city, close to the courts, the public service corridor, and the entertainment industry. They feel at home in our inclusive community and encouraged by our approachable faculty. They want to follow in the footsteps of our trailblazing alumni while crafting a customized law school experience on their own terms. Full video tour here Options For Days Southwestern’s academic offerings enable our students to follow either a broad-based or a personalized curriculum focusing on a particular area of law while earning the 87 units required for the J.D. degree. Beyond the 18 required courses,* you can select from 200+ elective courses, and numerous experiential opportunities to design your individual program of study. Full video tour here Urban Oasis Southwestern expanded its campus in 1994, by purchasing and repurposing Bullocks Wilshire – a 1929 art deco landmark once known as the most beautiful and luxurious specialty store west of the Mississippi. Full video tour here Faculty Highlights We asked our students, "What Southwestern professor has made the biggest impact in your life?" Watch their answers in this short video. Full video tour here.