Humphreys College Laurence Drivon School of Law is an independent, nonprofit

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located in

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. The School of Law is approved by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the

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and the

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but neither has nor seeks accreditation by the

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History

The School of Law was founded in 1951 as a part of Humphreys College; a second law school was later founded in

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, but it no longer exists. 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 school's 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.

Presidents

* John R. Humphreys, Jr., 1951–1980 * Robert G. Humphreys, 1980–present

Community service

The School of Law hosts a local chapter of The Judge Consuelo M. Callahan American Inn of Court. A

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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

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appointees. The

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(LSAT) is hosted quarterly by the School of Law on behalf of the

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(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 while new county courtrooms were being built.San Joaquin County Superior Court Project Feasibility Report, September 8, 2006
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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Humphreys College Laurence Drivon School Of Law Law schools in California Universities and colleges established in 1951 Non-profit organizations based in California 1951 establishments in California Education in Stockton, California