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Cline Deborah Coe Hood Diana Dooley Elizabeth Egan Theodore Forrest, Jr. Donn Furman Michelle Green Kathy Hart (Seiler) Ima Jean Harvey Edward Hunt Ernest S. Kinney Michael Marderosian Hon. Rosemary McGuire Warren Paboojian Hon. Don Penner Hon. R. L. “Chip” Putnam Rene Sample Hon. Houry Sanderson Hon. Alan Simpson Lisa Sondergaard Smittcamp Leland Sterling James D. Weakley David Weiland Hon. Georgia L. York Michael Goldring Robert Gray Williams Linda Rousse Randy Ataide Hon Efren N. 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Her interest in agriculture went beyond the legal sphere; she and her husband owned a small vineyard in Madera. Mrs. Harvey’s involvement with the State Bar and the ABA includes serving two terms on the Agribusiness Committee of the State Business Law Section and chairing the Agribusiness Committee of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section of the ABA. In addition, she served for nine years on the Board of the Kings View Mental Health Association and also as both legal counsel and President of the Fresno Women’s Network. SJCL is especially grateful for her guidance and inspiration to countless other women who followed her path through law school into the legal profession. 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Not only does the low cost of tuition and access to federal loans make SJCL very affordable but also the cost of living in this region is much lower than in larger cities. Along with the low cost of living, the annual cost of tuition to complete a law degree is very affordable. Please visit the Tuition Page for more information. SJCL students enjoy the comforts of a small town feel in the middle of a metropolitan area. Located in downtown Clovis, and nestled in a park-like setting in close proximity to the Clovis City Hall and Police Department, SJCL is surrounded by shopping, restaurants, and housing within walking distance. Another benefit to attending law school in this community is there is plenty of free student parking and minimal traffic. Unlike Los Angeles or San Francisco, students use the time that would have been spent on the road in traffic, in the library studying instead. 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Contact Us Help Desk Support Guides Site Map Right to Know Privacy Policy Policy of Non-Discrimination © San Joaquin College of Law • 901 5th Street, Clovis, CA 93612 • 559-323-2100 BREN Clinic Accessibility Tools Invert colors Monochrome Dark contrast Light contrast Low saturation High saturation Highlight links Highlight headings Screen reader Read mode Content scaling 100 % Font size 100 % Line height 100 % Letter spacing 100 % Web Accessibility plugin by DJ-Extensions.com BREN Clinic Class Videos Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources IEE Providers Support BREN Resource Videos Spring 2024 - Classes Spring 2023 - Classes Spring 2022 - Classes Verano 2021 - Clases de Español Introduction Referral/Evaluations Procedural Safeguards Eligibility The IEP Placement Student Discipline Individual Transition Plan Pre-Kindergarten Dispute Resolution Home BREN Clinic B B olster partnerships between families and schools R R eform special education services within communities E E mpower families and individuals to self-advocate N N etwork peer‑to‑peer advocates B B olster partnerships between families and schools R R eform special education services within communities E E mpower families and individuals to self-advocate N N etwork peer‑to‑peer advocates The mission of the BREN Clinic is to help individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities get the educational and community support they need to reach their full potential. Educational Videos for Advocates Introduction to Special Education Law & Advocacy How to Get Referrals & Evaluations Know Your Rights: Procedural Safeguards Is Your Child Eligible? ABCs of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) Determining Placement Ins & Outs of Student Discipline Preparing for Adulthood: Individual Transition Plan (ITP) Pre-Kindergarten: Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Resolving Disputes Help support the BREN Clinic. Make a tax-deductible donation today. Stay Informed! Join our Mailing List The Bren Clinic is generously sponsored by Find us on Facebook Qualifying Your Child Do you disagree with the results of the district's evaluation of your child? Ask the district to pay for an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE). Visit our resources page to find local providers as well as an overview of the process and sample request letter. Learn More Parent's Guide to Advocacy This friendly guide cuts through the legalese to make the process of advocating for your child easier. Written by BREN founder Jodie Howard. Purchase on Amazon BREN in Action Preguntas y respuestas con el abogado Wade Chernick en Español El abogado de educación especial Wade Chernick se une a nuestra serie Aprenda en el Almuerzo, el Lunes 10 de Noviembre de 2025, de 12:10 p.m. a 12:50 p. m., para contestar sus preguntas en Español. Nancy Diaz, la asistente legal de BREN, será la anfitriona de esta sesión en Español. Read more SJCL Alum Stefanie Krause discusses Special Needs Conservatorships in BREN's Learn at Lunch series The BREN Clinic continues its Learn at Lunch series in conversation with Attorney Stefanie Krause, who will discuss special needs conservatorships on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 12:10-12:50p. Read more Criminalizing Special Needs By Shannon Wentworth , BREN Program Director In June, I had the opportunity to present an MCLE with the Office of the State Public Defender addressing the intersection between special needs and crime. As a criminal defense attorney, I saw that most of my long-term incarcerated clients had their initial arrest at school with many of those stemming from behaviors associated with special needs (diagnosed and undiagnosed). Read more BREN’s Learn at Lunch series kicks off with Misunderstanding Neurodiverse Behaviors BREN is pleased to announce the expansion of our educational tools with our new Learn at Lunch series. Each session will feature an interview with an expert on a narrow specific topic. The series is designed to fit neatly into participant’s lunch hour, beginning at 12:10pm and ending at 12:50pm. When you register, you will be asked to submit questions for the expert. By gathering questions early, we can ensure that the session goes smoothly. Read more New BREN Clinic Director Settles In When Jodie Howard (Law ’19) texted that the BREN Clinic was looking for a new program director, it felt like a good fit, except that my knowledge of special education law did not extend too far beyond what I have learned from my child’s special education journey. Read more Legally Strawberry Blonde By Adrianne Paderna , Clovis Community College Students with special needs often find themselves in situations in which their specific needs are not accommodated or accounted for – and in many cases, their parents find themselves fighting grueling, unexpected battles; Jodie Howard is one such parent, but the battles she fought were not only for her own family. Read more First and Foremost, Do No Harm Michael Cohen was diagnosed with mild to moderate autism when he was just two years old. With the definition of what constitutes mild to moderate autism as varied as the opinions on how to assist those who exhibit it, some forms of “treatment” can actually do more harm than good. Read more Striving for Understanding and Acceptance Like all parents, Arti Nayyar wants the best possible public education for her kids. Unlike most parents, however, she finds herself embroiled in a battle to obtain it. A veterinarian who runs her own private practice, Arti is the proud mother of two children. Her son Kabir, now six, was diagnosed with autism when he was three. With no prior knowledge about the condition, Arti felt overwhelmed and lost with the diagnoses, unsure how to find the proper resources for Kabir’s education. Read more Beating the Odds Hello everyone, my name is Andres Diaz and I’m a 24-year-old man with Autism. Being diagnosed with Autism hasn’t stopped me from achieving my life goals. I spent 13 years in the special education system, and I’ve overcome many challenges that I faced throughout my Pre K-12 years while attending school in the Clovis Unified School District. Read more No items found. FREE Consultation The BREN Clinic offers free consultations to parents/educational rights holders. Through in-person, one-on-one consultation meetings, the BREN Clinic provides parents with legal counsel and advice regarding their child’s special education services. After an initial intake session, parents receive a written, personalized plan developed by a BREN Clinic staff attorney with actionable steps that may help to remedy the issues at hand. Request Consultation Solicitar una consulta 2021 Year End Review 2021 Year End Review A message from our Director In 2021, the BREN Clinic was able to serve nearly 1,000 individuals and families. We helped 87 families receive an action plan through free legal consultations. 52 more families received legal services through free representation. More than 500 people participated in our online advocacy courses, offered in both English and Spanish. And 335 individuals attended our Webinars. Download the Year End Review Parent Advocacy Class Free Advocacy Class The BREN Clinic offers FREE special education law and advocacy training to parents, professionals, and community members interested in gaining comprehensive knowledge to empower families and individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to advocate for educational services and supports. Unfortunately, we are not currently taking registration. Please check again for future classes. You can also, join our mailing list to receive notices of future classes. You can also access recordings of our past classes using the Advocacy Resources Videos and Class Videos links near the top of our page. 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Alumni Success Achieve Employment Affordability Collaborative Environment Experiential Learning Out and About Practicing Outside CA Student Community Tour Reservation Law Program Online Juris Doctor Option Academic Calendar Academic Support Clinics & Externships Sample Schedule Elective Courses Required Courses Financial Information Student Achievement Law Catalog (PDF) • • • Career Services Disability Services Admission to SJCL Apply Online CalBPC Disclosure (PDF) Connect with Us Transfer Students Viewbook Request • • • Career Panel Law School 101 LSAT Prep Class Mock Law Class Application Workshop Apply for Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Budgets New Student Federal Loan Info Repayment of Loans Scholarships Student Loans Q&A Types of Financial Aid Veterans' Educational Benefits SJCL 1L-5L Scholarships Hmong Scholarship Kharazi Book Scholarship Law Pathway Scholarship Outside Scholarships Admitted Students Examsoft SJCL Connect • • • Current Students Continuing Grades FSE & Class Recordings Student Email Student Portal Student Resources Textbooks/Materials • • • Careers in Law Federal Work Study Student Organizations Suggestion Box Student Bar Association Christian Legal Society Delta Theta Phi Law Students for Community Advancement LawSUIT • • • New Student Org. App. (PDF) Event Application (PDF) Student Org. Procedures (PDF) Faculty Directory Faculty Email Faculty Portal Faculty Resource Guides Faculty Resources Faculty Student Exchange (FSE) Faculty Suggestions • • • Adjunct Email Adjunct Faculty Interest Form Help Desk SJCL AUP Support Guides Technical Requirements Inter Alia Inter Alia Print Editions Dicta (Student Editions) On The Move - Submit Yours • • • Events Calendar Career Panel Law School 101 LSAT Prep Class Mock Law Class Dean's Message About SJCL Accreditation Board of Trustees Contact Us Facility Rentals Founding of SJCL Jobs@SJCL Marketing Resources Alumni Hall of Fame Alumni Association Class Lists MCLE On the Move Student Loans Transcript/Diploma Request Susan B. Anderson James J. Arendt Hon. Gary S. Austin Arthur G. Baggett, Jr. Thomas Campagne Rayma Church Hon. Nancy A. Cisneros Phillip J. Cline Deborah Coe Hood Diana Dooley Elizabeth Egan Theodore Forrest, Jr. Donn Furman Michelle Green Kathy Hart (Seiler) Ima Jean Harvey Edward Hunt Ernest S. Kinney Michael Marderosian Hon. Rosemary McGuire Warren Paboojian Hon. Don Penner Hon. R. L. “Chip” Putnam Rene Sample Hon. Houry Sanderson Hon. Alan Simpson Lisa Sondergaard Smittcamp Leland Sterling James D. Weakley David Weiland Hon. Georgia L. York Michael Goldring Robert Gray Williams Linda Rousse Randy Ataide Hon Efren N. Iglesia Dennis Mederos Robert Broughton Honorable Pahoua Lor Eric Christensen Annual Security Report (PDF) CARES Act Copyrighted Material Coronavirus Information COVID - FAQs Privacy Policy Notice of Availability (PDF) Policy of Non-Discrimination Right to Know Violence Against Women Act Voter Registration Logout-Scholarship Home Right to Know Right to Know Right to Know Reservation of Rights This publication is intended to serve as a general source of information for prospective students. This catalog does not create a contract between SJCL and any applicants, students, or graduates. The School reserves the right to change any of its policies, without prior notice, as it deems necessary or desirable. The School further reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant at the discretion of the Dean or the Admissions Committee and to disqualify, discontinue, or exclude any student at the discretion of the Dean, faculty, administration or Honor Board. This catalog supersedes all previous catalogs. This catalog is supplemented by the rules and regulations stated in The Student Handbook and by posted notices. Where conflict exists between any of these sources, the most recent rule or policy is controlling. Upon acceptance and registration, it is the responsibility of the student to familiarize himself or herself with all the rules, regulations, and policies of the Law School and the rules of the California Committee of Bar Examiners as to admission to the practice of law. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act San Joaquin College of Law complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Congress passed this act to protect the privacy of student records and establish a method for student inspection of their own files and records. San Joaquin College of Law will release transcripts only upon written authorization. Students who wish to inspect their records must visit the Registrar Office. Students have the right, in the event of alleged noncompliance with the act, to file a complaint with the Dean. Practice Outside California “The State Bar of California’s website (www.calbar.ca.gov) contains information on the passage rates of graduates of this law school and other California law schools on the California Bar Examination. Study at, or graduation from, this law school may not qualify a student to take the bar examination or be admitted to practice law in jurisdictions other than California. A student who intends to seek admission to practice law outside of California should contact the admitting authority in that jurisdiction for information regarding its education and admission requirements. Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education An individual may contact the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education for review of a complaint. The bureau may be contacted at: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education P.O. Box 980818 West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 Phone: (916) 574-8900 Toll Free: (888) 370-7589 Fax: (916) 263-1897 www.bppe.ca.gov Should you need a paper copy of any institutional policy, please contact [email protected] . Contact Us Help Desk Support Guides Site Map Right to Know Privacy Policy Policy of Non-Discrimination © San Joaquin College of Law • 901 5th Street, Clovis, CA 93612 • 559-323-2100 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Accessibility Tools Invert colors Monochrome Dark contrast Light contrast Low saturation High saturation Highlight links Highlight headings Screen reader Read mode Content scaling 100 % Font size 100 % Line height 100 % Letter spacing 100 % Web Accessibility plugin by DJ-Extensions.com Why SJCL? Academics Online Juris Doctor Admissions Financial Aid • • • Students Faculty IT Services Law Library News & Events • • • About Alumni Careers in Law Give Back Right to Know • • • BREN Clinic NALC Clinic Why Choose SJCL? Alumni Success Achieve Employment Affordability Collaborative Environment Experiential Learning Out and About Practicing Outside CA Student Community Tour Reservation Law Program Online Juris Doctor Option Academic Calendar Academic Support Clinics & Externships Sample Schedule Elective Courses Required Courses Financial Information Student Achievement Law Catalog (PDF) • • • Career Services Disability Services Admission to SJCL Apply Online CalBPC Disclosure (PDF) Connect with Us Transfer Students Viewbook Request • • • Career Panel Law School 101 LSAT Prep Class Mock Law Class Application Workshop Apply for Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Budgets New Student Federal Loan Info Repayment of Loans Scholarships Student Loans Q&A Types of Financial Aid Veterans' Educational Benefits SJCL 1L-5L Scholarships Hmong Scholarship Kharazi Book Scholarship Law Pathway Scholarship Outside Scholarships Admitted Students Examsoft SJCL Connect • • • Current Students Continuing Grades FSE & Class Recordings Student Email Student Portal Student Resources Textbooks/Materials • • • Careers in Law Federal Work Study Student Organizations Suggestion Box Student Bar Association Christian Legal Society Delta Theta Phi Law Students for Community Advancement LawSUIT • • • New Student Org. App. (PDF) Event Application (PDF) Student Org. Procedures (PDF) Faculty Directory Faculty Email Faculty Portal Faculty Resource Guides Faculty Resources Faculty Student Exchange (FSE) Faculty Suggestions • • • Adjunct Email Adjunct Faculty Interest Form Help Desk SJCL AUP Support Guides Technical Requirements Inter Alia Inter Alia Print Editions Dicta (Student Editions) On The Move - Submit Yours • • • Events Calendar Career Panel Law School 101 LSAT Prep Class Mock Law Class Dean's Message About SJCL Accreditation Board of Trustees Contact Us Facility Rentals Founding of SJCL Jobs@SJCL Marketing Resources Alumni Hall of Fame Alumni Association Class Lists MCLE On the Move Student Loans Transcript/Diploma Request Susan B. Anderson James J. Arendt Hon. Gary S. Austin Arthur G. Baggett, Jr. Thomas Campagne Rayma Church Hon. Nancy A. Cisneros Phillip J. Cline Deborah Coe Hood Diana Dooley Elizabeth Egan Theodore Forrest, Jr. Donn Furman Michelle Green Kathy Hart (Seiler) Ima Jean Harvey Edward Hunt Ernest S. Kinney Michael Marderosian Hon. Rosemary McGuire Warren Paboojian Hon. Don Penner Hon. R. L. “Chip” Putnam Rene Sample Hon. Houry Sanderson Hon. Alan Simpson Lisa Sondergaard Smittcamp Leland Sterling James D. Weakley David Weiland Hon. Georgia L. York Michael Goldring Robert Gray Williams Linda Rousse Randy Ataide Hon Efren N. Iglesia Dennis Mederos Robert Broughton Honorable Pahoua Lor Eric Christensen Annual Security Report (PDF) CARES Act Copyrighted Material Coronavirus Information COVID - FAQs Privacy Policy Notice of Availability (PDF) Policy of Non-Discrimination Right to Know Violence Against Women Act Voter Registration Logout-Scholarship Home Right to Know CARES Act Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act San Joaquin College of Law was awarded a sum of $21,241 in Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The U.S. Department of Education provided these funds to support the changes and challenges students experienced as a result of COVID-19. A Funding Certification and Agreement was signed by SJCL and returned to the grantor on April 28, 2020 certifying that we intended to use at least 50% of the Cares Act funds (required by the grantor) for emergency grants to students. Upon receipt of these funds, SJCL distributed more than 100% of the student grant funds to students. The total award to SJCL for Student Emergency Funds was $21,241. Another $21,241 was received for the Institutional portion of the emergency grant. The total amount of emergency grant funds distributed to students was $22,950. The total number of students eligible to participate in the emergency grant program at SJCL (the number of Title IV eligible students under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act) was 153. The total number of SJCL students who have received emergency grant funds under the CARES Act is 153. All 153 students eligible for grant funds received a check from SJCL in the amount of $150. No selection method was used to award the grant funds as all eligible students were included and each received the same amount of funds. At the Dean’s direction, each student received a check for $150, with the excess disbursement covered by SJCL. ($150 x 153 exceeded our award amount of $21,241.) Individual checks in the amount of $150 were placed in the postal mail to all 153 students on May 28, 2020, along with a letter announcing the Emergency Grant fund award. No direction or instruction to students was necessary as the funds were distributed evenly among all eligible students. Quarterly Report – Student Aid: October to December 2020 San Joaquin College of Law was awarded an additional grant of $449,120 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. A condition of this award is that at least 50% of the award must be given to students which would be $224,560. The total amount of emergency grants distributed to students under this award was $238,668. The total number of student eligible to participate in this emergency grant program at SJCL (the number of Title IV eligible students under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act) was 179, nearly the entire student population at SJCL at the time. The total number of students who received emergency grants funds under this award was 179. All 179 students eligible for grant funds received a check from SJCL in the amount of $1,333.34. No selection method was used to award the grant funds as all students were facing increased needs due to the coronavirus pandemic and the need to attend classes virtually. Individual checks were placed in postal mail to all students on October 9, 2020. Quarterly Report – Student Aid: January – March 2021 No emergency grants were made during this quarter. HEERF II – Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA) Quarterly Report – Student Aid: March–June 2021 On January 19, 2021, San Joaquin College of Law received from the Department of Education its “Supplemental Grant Fund for Students” Notification to receive funding under Section 314(a)(1) of CRRSAA. At least the same percentage of funding for financial aid grants to students as was required under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act must be used to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. The College received $21,421 for Emergency Grants to Students and $38,034 for Institutional Needs. The College opted to use all the funds for student needs. First Disbursement The total amount of emergency funds distributed to students was $15,000 under an Emergency Grant Program. Students were encouraged to apply for an emergency needs grant of $500 each for such immediate needs as food and rent. 30 students applied. The total number of students eligible to apply to participate in the Emergency Grant Program (the number of Title IV eligible students under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act) was 151. 30 students applied. A committee consisting of faculty and staff reviewed the applications. The number of students who received emergency grants und Linda Rousse Accessibility Tools Invert colors Monochrome Dark contrast Light contrast Low saturation High saturation Highlight links Highlight headings Screen reader Read mode Content scaling 100 % Font size 100 % Line height 100 % Letter spacing 100 % Web Accessibility plugin by DJ-Extensions.com Why SJCL? Academics Online Juris Doctor Admissions Financial Aid • • • Students Faculty IT Services Law Library News & Events • • • About Alumni Careers in Law Give Back Right to Know • • • BREN Clinic NALC Clinic Why Choose SJCL? Alumni Success Achieve Employment Affordability Collaborative Environment Experiential Learning Out and About Practicing Outside CA Student Community Tour Reservation Law Program Online Juris Doctor Option Academic Calendar Academic Support Clinics & Externships Sample Schedule Elective Courses Required Courses Financial Information Student Achievement Law Catalog (PDF) • • • Career Services Disability Services Admission to SJCL Apply Online CalBPC Disclosure (PDF) Connect with Us Transfer Students Viewbook Request • • • Career Panel Law School 101 LSAT Prep Class Mock Law Class Application Workshop Apply for Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Budgets New Student Federal Loan Info Repayment of Loans Scholarships Student Loans Q&A Types of Financial Aid Veterans' Educational Benefits SJCL 1L-5L Scholarships Hmong Scholarship Kharazi Book Scholarship Law Pathway Scholarship Outside Scholarships Admitted Students Examsoft SJCL Connect • • • Current Students Continuing Grades FSE & Class Recordings Student Email Student Portal Student Resources Textbooks/Materials • • • Careers in Law Federal Work Study Student Organizations Suggestion Box Student Bar Association Christian Legal Society Delta Theta Phi Law Students for Community Advancement LawSUIT • • • New Student Org. App. (PDF) Event Application (PDF) Student Org. Procedures (PDF) Faculty Directory Faculty Email Faculty Portal Faculty Resource Guides Faculty Resources Faculty Student Exchange (FSE) Faculty Suggestions • • • Adjunct Email Adjunct Faculty Interest Form Help Desk SJCL AUP Support Guides Technical Requirements Inter Alia Inter Alia Print Editions Dicta (Student Editions) On The Move - Submit Yours • • • Events Calendar Career Panel Law School 101 LSAT Prep Class Mock Law Class Dean's Message About SJCL Accreditation Board of Trustees Contact Us Facility Rentals Founding of SJCL Jobs@SJCL Marketing Resources Alumni Hall of Fame Alumni Association Class Lists MCLE On the Move Student Loans Transcript/Diploma Request Susan B. Anderson James J. Arendt Hon. Gary S. Austin Arthur G. Baggett, Jr. Thomas Campagne Rayma Church Hon. Nancy A. Cisneros Phillip J. Cline Deborah Coe Hood Diana Dooley Elizabeth Egan Theodore Forrest, Jr. Donn Furman Michelle Green Kathy Hart (Seiler) Ima Jean Harvey Edward Hunt Ernest S. Kinney Michael Marderosian Hon. Rosemary McGuire Warren Paboojian Hon. Don Penner Hon. R. L. “Chip” Putnam Rene Sample Hon. Houry Sanderson Hon. Alan Simpson Lisa Sondergaard Smittcamp Leland Sterling James D. Weakley David Weiland Hon. Georgia L. York Michael Goldring Robert Gray Williams Linda Rousse Randy Ataide Hon Efren N. Iglesia Dennis Mederos Robert Broughton Honorable Pahoua Lor Eric Christensen Annual Security Report (PDF) CARES Act Copyrighted Material Coronavirus Information COVID - FAQs Privacy Policy Notice of Availability (PDF) Policy of Non-Discrimination Right to Know Violence Against Women Act Voter Registration Logout-Scholarship Home Alumni Hall of Fame Members Linda Rousse Linda Rousse Class of 1983 When someone is a born achiever, struggles are seen as mere learning opportunities. Linda Rousse, the Managing Attorney for the Fifth District Court of Appeal, was hired by Justice Kenneth Andreen after graduating from SJCL in 1983. In fact, it was at the graduation reception that Justice Pauline Hanson approached her and encouraged her to apply for a job with the court! Justice Andreen said at the time he “took a chance” in hiring Linda because she had been the valedictorian of her graduating class. Since joining the court of appeal those 40 years ago, Linda has worked for Justices Jay Ballantyne, Charles Hamlin, Steven Vartabedian, and Jennifer Detjen. She has represented herself and her alma mater as the consummate legal professional. In 2011 she was selected by Presiding Justice Brad Hill to become the managing attorney of the court, the highest position that can be attained at a State Court of Appeal. And yet, these accomplishments were not without struggle. Linda began law school at SJCL the same year she was married, and her first son was born in the summer between her second and third year of school. While these struggles were real, she credits SJCL’s top-notch program and professors like the Honorable Hollis G. Best and the Honorable Oliver Wanger to push her and her fellow classmates to be their best. In addition to raising a young family while starting her legal career, Linda overcame breast cancer, assisted her aging parents, and cared for her husband as he struggled and lost his 10-year battle with cancer in 2014. Linda says each of these challenges became opportunities to learn. In addition to being a beloved member of the court of appeal: Linda was a member of the Chief Justice’s Appellate Case flow Workgroup to reform the statewide appeals process to prevent undue delay A member of the statewide team evaluating the Document Management System which will provide electronic access to documents for the court, parties, and the public A member of the management committee that implemented electronic reporter’s transcripts and electronic filing of all documents by the parties A major participant in organizing the visit for oral argument by the California Supreme Court in 2010 A member of the committee that coordinated the dedication of the current court building of the Fifth District Court of Appeal. Linda was born and raised in Fresno and currently lives in the home that she grew up in, which was designed by her father. She has two children – Jonathan Rousse and Brett Rousse, one daughter in law – Camelia, and three grandchildren – Aria, Alexa, and Liam. Linda says she is honored to join the ranks of inductees to the Hall of Fame whom she considers to be a prestigious group that brings honor and pride to San Joaquin College of Law. Contact Us Help Desk Support Guides Site Map Right to Know Privacy Policy Policy of Non-Discrimination © San Joaquin College of Law • 901 5th Street, Clovis, CA 93612 • 559-323-2100 Diana Dooley Accessibility Tools Invert colors Monochrome Dark contrast Light contrast Low saturation High saturation Highlight links Highlight headings Screen reader Read mode Content scaling 100 % Font size 100 % Line height 100 % Letter spacing 100 % Web Accessibility plugin by DJ-Extensions.com Why SJCL? Academics Online Juris Doctor Admissions Financial Aid • • • Students Faculty IT Services Law Library News & Events • • • About Alumni Careers in Law Give Back Right to Know • • • BREN Clinic NALC Clinic Why Choose SJCL? Alumni Success Achieve Employment Affordability Collaborative Environment Experiential Learning Out and About Practicing Outside CA Student Community Tour Reservation Law Program Online Juris Doctor Option Academic Calendar Academic Support Clinics & Externships Sample Schedule Elective Courses Required Courses Financial Information Student Achievement Law Catalog (PDF) • • • Career Services Disability Services Admission to SJCL Apply Online CalBPC Disclosure (PDF) Connect with Us Transfer Students Viewbook Request • • • Career Panel Law School 101 LSAT Prep Class Mock Law Class Application Workshop Apply for Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Budgets New Student Federal Loan Info Repayment of Loans Scholarships Student Loans Q&A Types of Financial Aid Veterans' Educational Benefits SJCL 1L-5L Scholarships Hmong Scholarship Kharazi Book Scholarship Law Pathway Scholarship Outside Scholarships Admitted Students Examsoft SJCL Connect • • • Current Students Continuing Grades FSE & Class Recordings Student Email Student Portal Student Resources Textbooks/Materials • • • Careers in Law Federal Work Study Student Organizations Suggestion Box Student Bar Association Christian Legal Society Delta Theta Phi Law Students for Community Advancement LawSUIT • • • New Student Org. App. (PDF) Event Application (PDF) Student Org. Procedures (PDF) Faculty Directory Faculty Email Faculty Portal Faculty Resource Guides Faculty Resources Faculty Student Exchange (FSE) Faculty Suggestions • • • Adjunct Email Adjunct Faculty Interest Form Help Desk SJCL AUP Support Guides Technical Requirements Inter Alia Inter Alia Print Editions Dicta (Student Editions) On The Move - Submit Yours • • • Events