In conjunction with our mission - to train ethical, competent, and compassionate lawyers, representative of our diverse society and equipped to use the law effectively and creatively on behalf of all members of society - we value a rich diversity among our students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as in the larger communities of which we are a part. CWSL is the recipient of numerous community service awards, including the State Bar of California President's Pro Bono Service Award, and the federal government's President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.