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TJSL Student to Intern with the Department of Homeland Security

TJSL Student to Intern with the Department of Homeland Security

May 3, 2013

By Maysa Eissa, Esq. Associate Director of Career Services  

Cameron Oxberry (1L) will join the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Principal Legal Advisor (“OPLA”) in Los...

Student Veterans Present Dean Hasl with U.S. Flag Flown Over Afghanistan

May 3, 2013

In a very moving ceremony, TJSL’s Student Veterans of America chapter presented an American flag to Dean Rudy Hasl – a flag that was carried by a National Guard unit on a mission in Afghanistan in...

Torch Passing

The SBA Torch is Passed from the Outgoing to the Incoming Board

May 2, 2013

Now in its second year, the passing of the torch from the outgoing to the incoming Student Bar Association board has become a tradition at TJSL.

“We hope you can work...

Bar Awards

Three from TJSL Honored at Bar Association Law Week Luncheon

May 2, 2013

Thomas Jefferson School of Law’s dean and two alumni were honorees at the 2013 San Diego County Bar Association Law Week Luncheon and Celebration of Community Service on April 30. All were...

Marjorie Cohn in Istanbul

Professor Cohn Attends Peace Congress in Istanbul, Turkey

April 30, 2013

TJSL Professor Marjorie Cohn recently spent two days in Istanbul, Turkey, attending a special conference on world peace. Here is her account of the trip:

“On April 25 – 27, I...

Amy Louttit in Sacramento

TJSL Student Testifies a Second Time in Sacramento

April 30, 2013

Amy Louttit (3L) made a return trip to Sacramento to once again testify successfully on legislation that affects homeless children in California.  She was there representing not only her...

Alumni & Friends Tailgate and Padres Baseball Game

Alumni & Friends Tailgate and Padres Baseball Game Hits a Home Run

April 30, 2013

It was a great day to be at the ball park on Saturday, April 27 (if you are a San Diego Padres fan, that is). In a 12 inning game the Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 8 to 7!  

And...

Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll

TJSL Honors our Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll Students

April 26, 2013

“Today we honor our best and brightest with this Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll Awards Ceremony, said Associate Dean Beth Kransberger as she greeted honor students and their families on...

Herrera AG Panels

Professor Luz Herrera Serves on Two California Attorney General's Advisory Panels

April 26, 2013

TJSL Professor Luz Herrera recently served on two expert panels appointed by California Attorney General Kamala Harris to make recommendations on distribution of funds to help Californians...

SD Magazine and TJSL

TJSL's Dean Hasl, Alumni and Faculty in San Diego Lawyer Magazine

April 26, 2013

If you haven't picked up the latest edition of the San Diego Lawyer Magazine, make sure to pick one up! The March/April edition of the magazine features Dean Hasl and TJSL Alumni...

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