About Program
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. Students need to complete the Interest form and meet with the program counselor, Dr. Marian Carrasco Nungaray who will review the specific criteria to become recognized as a Ventura College Law Scholar. The program is specifically for Ventura College community college students who are in good academic standing (you are not on academic probation or suspension), then you are eligible for Pathway to Law!
How to Get Started:
- Complete the Pathway to Law School Interest Form at the top of this webpage
- Attend Pathway to Law Orientation
- Work with Pathway to Law counselor Dr. Marian Carrasco Nungaray, call for an appointment at (805) 289-6411
- Establish Student Educational Plan based on selected major and the Pathway to Law Program's required courses
Criteria to be recognized as a Ventura College Law Scholar:
- Complete the Ventura College Pathway to Law School (PTLS) Interest form (found on this web page at top of page).
- Meet with the Ventura College PTLS counselor and discuss program and transfer options.
- Complete the seven courses identified in the Pathway to Law School program (ENGL V01A, ENGL V01B, COMM V10, MATH V44, POLS V01, POLS V17, HIST V56)
- Be an active participant in the PTLS program by attending events (Orientation, Law Forum, Activities).
- Maintain a minimum of 3.0 grade point average cumulative of all colleges/universities.
- Apply for Ventura College recognition as a Law Scholar with the PTLS counselor when all class grades have been posted.
Interested in pursuing a career in law?
Pathway to Law School Orientation - Fall 2025 - to be determined
More Information and Resources
Faculty
Department Chair: Colleen Coffey
Email: ccoffey@vcccd.edu
Program Coordinators: Daniel Gonzalez, Stephen Slyker, Dr. Marian Carassco Nungaray