Western State is a private law school fully accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and located in the suburban college town of Fullerton, in Orange County, Southern California. The law school has a large base of 11,000+ alumni and a strong presence in the private and public legal sectors in California and the West. Western State is noted for its highly accessible faculty, small class sizes, collaborative environment, and diverse student body. Academic support begins prior to the start of law school, with the special Introduction to Legal Methods preparatory program for all entering students.