Humphreys College Laurence Drivon School of Law
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Humphreys College Laurence Drivon School of Law is an independent, non-profit law school
located in Stockton, California
. The School of Law is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California
and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
but neither has nor seeks approval by the American Bar Association.
; a second law school was later founded in Fresno
, but it is no longer in existence. Originally called Humphreys College School of Law, it was renamed Humphreys College Laurence Drivon School of Law to honor the passing of long-time supporter, Laurence Drivon. This coincided with the move from shared facilities to its own building in 2004. The building was dedicated in a ceremony by then-Mayor Edward Chavez
in 2005 after construction had completed on its courtroom — dedicated as the "Carcione Courtroom" — after Joseph Carcione
(of KCBS
fame) by his son, attorney Joseph William Carcione, Jr.
. A small claims
clinic is provided as a service to the community on a monthly basis utilizing students as advisers under the direction of professors and instructors, most of whom remain active and practicing attorneys. Since 2007, the School of Law has hosted the Court-provided education seminars for Grand Jury
appointees. The Law School Admission Test
(LSAT) is hosted quarterly by the School of Law on behalf of the Law School Admission Council
(LSAC).
Additionally, from October 2007 to March 2008 the School of Law courtroom served as a temporary branch of the San Joaquin County Superior Court http://www.stocktoncourt.org/ while new county courtrooms were being built.
Law school in the United States
In the United States, a law school is an institution where students obtain a professional education in law after first obtaining an undergraduate degree.Law schools in the U.S...
located in Stockton, California
Stockton, California
Stockton, California, the seat of San Joaquin County, is the fourth-largest city in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. With a population of 291,707 at the 2010 census, Stockton ranks as this state's 13th largest city...
. The School of Law is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California
State Bar of California
The State Bar of California is California's official bar association. It is responsible for managing the admission of lawyers to the practice of law, investigating complaints of professional misconduct, and prescribing appropriate discipline...
and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. The Western Association of...
but neither has nor seeks approval by the American Bar Association.
History
The School of Law was founded in 1951 as a part of Humphreys CollegeHumphreys College
Humphreys College is an independent, non-profit Liberal Arts college of higher education with set campuses in Modesto and Stockton. It has been in continuous service to the central San Joaquin Valley since 1896, giving it the distinction of being the first institution of higher education in the...
; a second law school was later founded in Fresno
Fresno, California
Fresno is a city in central California, United States, the county seat of Fresno County. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 510,365, making it the fifth largest city in California, the largest inland city in California, and the 34th largest in the nation...
, but it is no longer in existence. Originally called Humphreys College School of Law, it was renamed Humphreys College Laurence Drivon School of Law to honor the passing of long-time supporter, Laurence Drivon. This coincided with the move from shared facilities to its own building in 2004. The building was dedicated in a ceremony by then-Mayor Edward Chavez
Edward Chavez
Edward Chavez has been the mayor of Stockton, California since January 2005. Chavez was the Chief of Police in Stockton prior to becoming mayor. Chavez received his bachelors degree in criminal justice from California State University, Sacramento in 1972...
in 2005 after construction had completed on its courtroom — dedicated as the "Carcione Courtroom" — after Joseph Carcione
Joe Carcione
Joseph Carcione was a consumer advocate known as "The Green Grocer."Carcione owned and operated a produce import/export business in South San Francisco at the Golden Gate Produce Terminal II. He hosted short television bits offering advice in the world of produce, and wrote a newspaper column and...
(of KCBS
KCBS (AM)
KCBS is an all-news radio station in San Francisco, California, that is a key West Coast flagship radio station of the CBS Radio Network and Westwood One. Its transmitter is located in Novato, California. KCBS currently has studios on Battery Street, where it shares the location with co-owned KPIX...
fame) by his son, attorney Joseph William Carcione, Jr.
Community service
The School of Law hosts a local chapter of the Inns of CourtInns of Court
The Inns of Court in London are the professional associations for barristers in England and Wales. All such barristers must belong to one such association. They have supervisory and disciplinary functions over their members. The Inns also provide libraries, dining facilities and professional...
. A small claims
Small claims court
Small-claims courts have limited jurisdiction to hear civil cases between private litigants. Courts authorized to try small claims may also have other judicial functions, and the name by which such a court is known varies by jurisdiction; it may be known as a county or magistrate's court...
clinic is provided as a service to the community on a monthly basis utilizing students as advisers under the direction of professors and instructors, most of whom remain active and practicing attorneys. Since 2007, the School of Law has hosted the Court-provided education seminars for Grand Jury
Grand jury
A grand jury is a type of jury that determines whether a criminal indictment will issue. Currently, only the United States retains grand juries, although some other common law jurisdictions formerly employed them, and most other jurisdictions employ some other type of preliminary hearing...
appointees. The Law School Admission Test
Law School Admission Test
The Law School Admission Test is a half-day standardized test administered four times each year at designated testing centers throughout the world. Administered by the Law School Admission Council for prospective law school candidates, the LSAT is designed to assess Reading Comprehension,...
(LSAT) is hosted quarterly by the School of Law on behalf of the Law School Admission Council
Law School Admission Council
The Law School Admission Council is a nonprofit organization whose members include more than 200 law schools throughout the United States and Canada...
(LSAC).
Additionally, from October 2007 to March 2008 the School of Law courtroom served as a temporary branch of the San Joaquin County Superior Court http://www.stocktoncourt.org/ while new county courtrooms were being built.