Northwestern California University School of Law

G T 

on Google

3 months ago

I cannot recommend this program for students seeking a transparent or professionally-vetted legal education. In my experience, the grading process was unjust and ambiguous; I received three identical 'F' grades across three substantively different subjects (Contracts, Torts, and Criminal Law). These grades were issued with generic, pre-written feedback that the school admitted was not mainly tied to the specific content of my exams. They allegedly don’t follow rubrics but use a “holistic” grading approach, which counts as 1/... read more

Ricardo Mayagoitia 

on Google

4 months ago

This opinion is not meant to contradict other experiences had by other people. Its only purpose is to describe my experience and feelings towards this school. Having made the preamble, this school is the epitome of the American dream, and I will forever be grateful to this institution. I have never had an ounce of exceptionality in my body, thus if I was able to graduate and pass the California Bar on my first try anyone can do it. The Bar exam questions were the same difficulty as the schools’ exams. This school turned medi... read more

Damien Strimple 

on Google

6 months ago

Update to original post. October 28, 2025 Still at it. In third year now. Still maintain initial sentiment - overall terrific experience. This school is one of the few offering asynchronous learning meaning you can access course materials including recorded lectures any time. So yes it still requires a tremendous level of effort, dedication, and self-discipline. But it's quite possible for an older person such as myself, who is a full-time working professional and father with a family and other obligations to contemporaneous... read more

Romela Davtyan 

on Google

7 months ago

I recently graduated from NWCU (in June 2025). I am so grateful for my experience at Northwestern. Balancing law school with work and family wasn’t easy, but NWCU made it possible. The professors were supportive and knowledgeable, and the program truly prepared me for the practice of law. What I appreciate most is that NWCU gave me the chance to pursue my dream in an affordable and flexible way, without sacrificing quality. It took dedication and discipline, but it was absolutely worth it. I’ll always be thankful for the doo... read more