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Happy Valentine’s Day from UWLA’s School of Law

2021, the year of the Ox. The University of West Los Angeles wishes happiness, health, and prosperity to all those who celebrate. Happy Lunar New Year!

Black History month is an annual observance originating in the United States that occurs annually during the month of February. Today, the University of West Los Angeles would like to recognize an important Black American individual for his leadership and impactful accomplishments, Justice Bernard Jefferson. He is a true legend in the legal profession as his short biography below explains. Justice Jefferson obtained countless personal and professional superlatives and honors....Continue reading

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov//california-supreme-court-e The Provisional Licensure program will be expanded to include those who scored 1390 or higher on any California Bar Exam dating back from February 2020 to July 2015. The new order permits those with qualifying scores to be admitted to the State Bar following completion of 300 hours of supervised legal practice, without retaking another bar exam. The program will continue until June 1, 2022, unless extended by the court.

Happy New Year to our University of West Los Angeles Family! This institution is made up of people who try their best every day to achieve great goals and so we are happy to celebrate the arrival of the New Year with you.

Today we celebrate an individual who cultivated advocacy, change, and a voice for a voiceless population. Thank Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for advancing our society towards equity and inclusion. Our present-day world would not have the courage to continue our works towards obtaining civil rights without your accomplishments.

The University of West Los Angeles wishes our community a Happy Kwanzaa! We are wishing those who celebrate light, happiness, and togetherness for the coming year!

Merry Christmas from the University of West Los Angeles. May this day be merry and bright for those who celebrate!

The University of West Los Angeles would like to wish its family members and surrounding communities a safe and happy holiday season as we enter into a new year!

https://armeniafund.ejoinme.org//tabid/1188798/Default.aspx Don't miss our upcoming, October 30, 2020, panel chat discussing the Armenian crisis and why UWLA and the world can’t remain silentthe fierce urgency of now! We are collecting donations directly through this link. The ... Armenia Fund, Inc. is a current and valid 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental, non-political humanitarian organization in accordance with the standards and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All donations received shall be distributed in accordance with the Armenia Fund mission statement. UWLA has set a goal of collecting $25,000 dollars and as of today we have collected $2,100 dollars. The flyer is HERE for you to preview! We hope you can take the time to participate in this worthy endeavor. - University of West Los Angeles

https://mcusercontent.com//5435ccbf-b15d/Armenia_Flyer.pdf

With the Presidential election coming in the near future there is still no sign of a Stimulus Bill coming soon. Read more about it here: https://www.nytimes.com//mnuchin-says-he-does-not-expect-a Visit UWLA.edu to learn more about UWLA's School of Business.

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Over the last year people have increasingly pushed for racial diversity amongst executives at major companies in the corporate world. Read about how one UK company is doing their part here: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54421844 For more info on UWLA School of Business visit www.uwla.edu

The UWLA family wishes all of its alums sitting tomorrow for California's first ever online bar examination good luck. Remember luck is only preparation plus opportunity and you have been preparing for this moment from the first day you attended law school with us. Tomorrow begins your opportunity to begin your new life as an attorney. As an attorney you will be able to bring voice to the voiceless and bring the change to the world that our communities need.

Although US businesses continue to be hit with low profits due to the Covid-19, this quarter has seen a slight improvement over last quarter. This quarter has seen up to a 10% improvement over Q2, read about it here: https://www.cnn.com//inv/earnings-third-quarter/index.html For more info on UWLA School of Business visit www.uwla.edu

Tuesday night's Presidential debate is being regarded as a complete failure by Americans from every corner of the political spectrum. Do you think this debate heralds new rules and regulations for upcoming debates? https://www.nytimes.com//chris-wallace-debate-moderator.ht

At the recommendation of PLWG, the California Bar will be allowing provisional law licenses to law school grads who have not yet completed the CA Bar Exam. The California State Bar's PLWG (Provisional Licensure Working Group) was created in response to the pandemic in order to create licenses that allow for law school grads to temporarily practice under the supervision of senior lawyers. UWLA Prof. Robert Barrett is on the PLWG board and has played an important role in the passing of temporary licences. https://news.bloomberglaw.com//california-bar-oks-temporar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yom_Kippur UWLA wishes our Jewish Students, Faculty and Staff an easy and meaningful fast this Yom Kippur!

Justice Ginsberg in her own words on when there will be enough women on the U.S. Supreme Court. https://www.pbs.org//justice-ginsburg-enough-women-supreme

All of us in the legal profession mourn the passing of Justice Ginsburg. http://amylhowe.com//justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-feminist/