School of Law - About Us
For the past 33 years, Empire College School of Law has been providing a rigorous and quality Juris Doctor education for students wishing to pursue a career in the field of law. Empire College is one of the best law schools in California and is also a well-respected law school in Santa Rosa and throughout Sonoma County. We are very proud of the accomplishments of our graduates, including members of the judiciary in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Merced counties. We have won many awards and competitions over the years, most recently receiving first place for brief writing and second place for appellate advocacy at the 2006 California Moot Court Competition.
People choose to study law for many different reasons. Some view themselves as future trial attorneys attempting to persuade a judge or jury to find in favor of their clients. Others believe the legal system is the most effective way to address, and hopefully change, problems in society. Many believe that no matter what future career they pursue, the discipline and critical thinking skills learned while studying law will assist them in their future endeavors.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the law is that it is always subject to change. Students quickly learn that the study of law is not a process of memorizing stagnant rules or principles, but rather a process of carefully and effectively analyzing a client's position and preparing an oral or written argument to support that position. Students will study what the law has been or what the current law is in various subjects, but the real question they must constantly address is what the law should be in the future.
At Empire, we are committed to providing the students with an education that will allow them to successfully confront the ethical and intellectual challenges the field of law presents. Our faculty members have distinguished themselves with a high level of competence in their legal specialties, possess scholarly attitudes and abilities, and are effective communicators in the classroom.
