“Santa Clara has an excellent location right in the center of the Silicon Valley, making it easy to build relationships with the large firms that are hiring here. Secondly, being a Jesuit campus, the school has a strong commitment to social justice and academic freedom. But I think the most important reason why I chose to attend law school here is because of the community. At Santa Clara you really feel a part of campus life and know that the faculty and staff are here to help you succeed.”
— David Holt JD ’13
“Upon entering Santa Clara Law, I intended and fulfilled my desire to remain a part-time law student while working in South San Francisco. While the prospects of work, school, commuting, and life itself posed challenges, both in terms of time management and stress management, I found that working through law school proved to be a blessing in disguise. I found myself far more productive both at work and while studying. Working while in school forced me to remain hyper-focused during my four-years and work offered a break from the day-to-day anxieties of law school. In the end, prospective employers looked favorably on my performance in school while juggling a job. Additionally, working while in school not only aided my physical and mental well being, but reined in the fiscal concerns that coincide with pursuing a JD from a prestigious law school like Santa Clara.”
— Donny Campodonico JD ’11
“Law School had always been a dream of mine, but my reality was that in order to attend I would have to work my way through school. After searching on both coasts for law schools that could accommodate my needs I found Santa Clara. From day one the staff and faculty at Santa Clara were very accommodating, continually working with me as my schedule fluctuated. The staff understood the importance of networking and would schedule social events to facilitate part-time students’ schedules. In addition the part-time student network was amazing, I built some of the closest bonds with my fellow part-times that have lasted through my school experience and will continue to last a lifetime. I would like to personally thank everyone at Santa Clara for making my law school experience amazing and encourage those of you looking to attend to take may experience into consideration.”
— Michael Avramidis JD ’10
“I knew that the part-time [option] made sense economically for me. What I didn’t know was that by the end, I would count among my friends entrepreneurs, social activists, business executives, patent agents, medical doctors, and recent college graduates. I learned the law and joined a great network of fellow graduates who will make a difference in our community.”
— Christopher Boscia JD ’08
“Being a part-time law student I had to learn to juggle many different things at once. I had to work full time because of the financial constraints of living in the bay area and I wasn‘t able to leave my job during law school to gain any legal experience. The people and networking that SCU provided assisted me after graduation to seek and find legal work by marketing the transferable skills that I gained by working full time while attending law school. The education that I received from the faculty, staff, and my fellow students was more than academic – they taught me how to balance the rigors of work while maintaining a high standard of ethics.”
— Gregory M. Czarkowski B.A. ’96, J.D. ’99, litigation partner, Sayar Czarkowski Fausto LLP
