The Colleges of Law

In 1969, Ventura attorney Fred J. Olson and a group of colleagues were looking to elevate society at a time of profound social change, founding an institution that would provide affordable legal education to people from all walks of life. 

The Colleges of Law students study within a diverse, connected community of scholars, educators, practitioners, and the public, all engaged in continuous learning about the law and its significance within and outside the classroom. A defining feature of our curriculum is that it’s highly practical as well as theoretical. The J.D. program, Hybrid J.D. program, and Master of Business, Law, and Technology program combine the intellectual understanding of legal principles with rewarding hands-on experience in the legal field. Graduates are prepared to enter their professional careers with a comprehensive, dynamic knowledge of the law and how it impacts clients, communities, the nation, and the world.

With a degree from The Colleges of Law, the graduates join a network of accomplished, competent, and community-oriented professionals from all walks of life. Many have enjoyed successful careers in the legal profession. Others have applied their degrees from The Colleges of Law to fields like journalism, real estate, health care administration, government and corporate relations, social services, marketing, public relations, and more. One thing they all have in common? They credit the Colleges of Law with preparing them for professional achievement.