SJCL is proud to present the Witkin Award winners. Named for California’s preeminent legal scholar, B.E. Witkin, the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence is given to the student designated by the school as attaining the highest grade in the course. The following students were recipients of Witkin Awards during their law studies at SJCL. We congratulate each and every one!
SJCL is proud to present the Class of 2020. These newest Juris Doctor recipients have persevered to complete law school during a time of unprecedented uncertainty. We have every confidence they will each go on to become assets in our community, and join the vast SJCL Alumni Network of legal professionals throughout the Central Valley.
Meet Kelsey Schulteis, a fourth year student at San Joaquin College of Law and a Psychology major from Fresno State. After overcoming adversity, working hard through college and becoming Miss Fresno County, she decided to make a difference in the legal system. Find out how Kelsey channels her energy to be successful in law school, why she switched from medical school to law school and how she’s coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meet Adam Awad, a third year student at San Joaquin College of Law and Pre-Law major from Fresno Pacific University. From a young age, he knew he wanted to become a defense attorney one day and help the people in his community who needed it most. Find out why Adam doesn’t look at the big picture when it comes to balancing work and school, how he became a Certified Law Student and why you’ll always see him wearing a suit and tie.
Meet Yao Vang, a second year student at San Joaquin College of Law (SJCL) and political science major from UC Merced. As a full-time wife and mom, she decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer and couldn’t be happier with her decision. Learn more about Yao, how she used her experience in a new country to help her in law school and why her family’s support has had an impact on her law school journey.