The Capital Center for Law & Policy at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law offers a unique blend of courses and experiential opportunities to prepare you for a career focused on shaping public policy in government. Our location in California's capital city, just a few short miles from the State Capitol and government buildings, provides an unparalleled opportunity to impact critical government and public policy issues while completing your JD. 

The Capital Lawyering Concentration is a 14-unit course of study and experiential learning students can pursue while they earn their JD. Capital Lawyering Concentration students also have opportunities to attend exclusive Capital Center events and networking opportunities.

Capital Center scholarships are available to highly qualified JD degree applicants who want to complete the Capital Lawyering Concentration. Interested applicants should contact the McGeorge Admissions Office by email or by calling 916.739.7105.

The Legislative & Public Policy Clinic provides students with the opportunity to represent client sponsors in pursuing legislative or public policy changes. Students collaborate with experienced professionals in the Legislature, building connections within the Capitol area.

Capital Center for Law & Policy at McGeorge School of Law

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A Capital Idea

McGeorge School of Law is located in Sacramento, the capital of California. McGeorge’s location enables the school to offer outstanding opportunities for students, including high-profile externships and connections. McGeorge alumni work at every level of government and legislative advocacy in and around California’s capital.

Capital Center for Law & Policy Faculty and Leadership

Erin O'Neal
Leslie Gielow Jacobs
Aaron Brieno
Mary-Beth Moylan
Jennifer Harder
Cathy Christian
Chris Micheli
Thomas Nussbaum
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Capital Center Alumni Board

  • Cliff Berg
  • Brittney Barsotti, Staff Attorney, CNPA
  • Tia Boatman Patterson, Associate Director for Housing, Treasury and Commerce, The White House
  • Arthur Brieno, Deputy Chief of Staff for Senator Ben Hueso, California State Senate
  • Tristan Brown, Legislative Advocate, Calif School Employees Association
  • Sharon Everett, Principal Deputy Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erin Evans-Fudem, Director, Lighthouse Public Affairs
  • Jessica Gosney
  • Alexa Howard, Attorney, California Secretary of State - Legal Affairs Office
  • Amanda Kirchner, Legislative Director, Assemblyman Ken Cooley
  • Alexander Lee, Associate, Compass Legal Group
  • Sosan Madanat, Lighthouse Public Affairs
  • Christopher Micheli, Principal, Aprea & Micheli, Inc.
  • Lance Olson, Founder & Managing Partner, Olson Remcho LLP
  • Sheila Dey, Executive Director, Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association
  • Jamie Taylor, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Senate Rules Committee
  • Ashlee Titus
  • Richard Weisberg, Senior Staff Counsel, California State Auditor
  • Ken Cooley
  • Rebecca Olson