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Pursue a Career in Law!  The Pathway to Law at Ventura College is part of a statewide 2+2+3 pathway initiative provides a streamlined path to completing the educational requirements to pursue a career in the legal field. As a participant you will get additional academic and financial counseling, become eligible for special consideration and fee waivers when applying to one of the ten partner institutions, receive special recognition as a California LAW Scholar, and gain access to law-related activities!  The Program is designed to enhance opportunities and advancement in the legal profession for diverse populations, particularly those who have been historically underrepresented (Chicano/Latino; African American; Native American and Asian American) in the practice of law. 

Program Purpose: Established under the auspices of the State Bar of California’s Council on Access and Fairness (COAF), this initiative provides a clear pathway to a law school education for students whose college education begins at Ventura College.

Eligibility:  Pathway to Law is open to students pursuing ALL areas of study — there are no major requirements to be able to participate in the program.  As long as you are a current Ventura College student in good academic standing (you are not on academic probation or suspension), then you are eligible for Pathway to Law!

How to Get Started:

  1. Complete the Pathway to Law School Interest Form at the top of this webpage
  2. Attend Pathway to Law Orientation
  3. Work with Pathway to Law counselor Dr. Marian Carrasco Nungaray, call for an appointment at (805) 289-6411
  4. Establish Student Educational Plan based on selected major and the Pathway to Law Program's required courses 

Pathway to Law School Field Trip October 5

Pathway to Law School: Free field trip to LSAC Los Angeles JD Law School Forum
 

    LSAC Los Angeles JD Law School Forum

    Join us for a field trip for the Pathway to Law school program. All students considering attending law school in the future are invited to attend on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be FREE transport to Los Angeles from the VC Gym. Must complete all requirements by September 27.

    Requirements to Attend:

    • Register in advance for the LSAC Los Angeles JD Law School Forum Admission Ticket for the 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. time slot.
    • Register to attend!
    • Email your registration for to sslyker@vcccd.edu and finalize permission forms for Ventura College field trip.

    Register to Attend LSAC Los Angeles JD Law School Forum!


     

    More Information and Resources

    Faculty

    Department Chair: Michael Ward
    Email: mward@vcccd.edu

    Program Coordinators: Daniel Gonzalez, Stephen Slyker

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