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The Cal Poly Pomona Judicial Internship provides students with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with court proceedings and build their network with judicial officers. Students registered in the Judicial Internship course (CLS 4410/4410A) spend Monday and Wednesday mornings of the Spring semester visiting and observing court sessions at the LA Superior Courthouse in Pomona, and meeting with judges and lawyers involved in the various courts, including civil, criminal, juvenile etc. The program’s supervising judges also schedule visits to other places of interest, such as a sheriff’s department, forensics lab, court of appeals and more. Every other Friday morning, students meet with the supervising professor to discuss their observations and connect their experiences to academic literature. 

Applications for the Judicial Internship open early Fall semester.  

The Bronco Mock Trial Team is a competitive, award-winning organization that allows students to earn firsthand experience of litigation and courtroom procedure. Mock Trial teaches students the basic trial lawyering skills, including criminal and civil law, rules on presenting evidence in court, how to question witnesses properly, and courtroom demeanor. Students compete at regional competitions each year and hold regular team practices.  

Students who join the team earn course credits in PLS 3080/3080A: Mock Trial, a dynamic course focused on honing your oral and written advocacy skills through real-world legal case studies. This course will challenge you to develop compelling arguments and presentations on contemporary legal issues. 

Tryouts for the team are held during the summer. For more information, visit the . 

Ethics Bowl is a team-based oral presentation competition where students respond to questions about contemporary ethical controversies and defend their answers before their opponents and expert judges. Ethics Bowl is a valuable activity for any student interested in ethics, as well for students interested in careers in policy, government, or law. Cal Poly Pomona has competed in the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl for a decade with great success, including California regional championships and appearances in the national Ethics Bowl semifinals and quarterfinals. 

Students in Ethics Bowl enroll in a course (PHL 4820) during the Fall semester. Participation in Ethics Bowl is limited, so students interested in participating are encouraged to contact Dr. Itzel Garcia in the spring of the academic year.

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Each year, LSAC partners with host law schools to prepare aspiring legal professionals for law school success. Through a unique immersive learning experience, the LSAC PLUS Program offers selected participants a window into what law school is really like while providing supportive insights about the law school enrollment journey.

The PLUS Program is specifically aimed at undergraduate students and prospective law school applicants one year away from applying who are from minoritized groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession. There is no cost to apply or to attend the program if selected. All PLUS participants who successfully complete the program will receive a $1,000 stipend and an LSAC fee waiver.

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