Greetings from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law!

As we prepare to commemorate the establishment of McGeorge School of Law 100 years ago in 1924 and the century of excellence that has since ensued, I am delighted to share a moment of reflection and hope with all of you who have contributed to shaping McGeorge's legacy.

Throughout the years, our graduates have exemplified the values of integrity, dedication, and excellence in the legal profession. Our bar pass rates have consistently set a high standard, most recently manifested by McGeorge tying another California law school for the highest bar pass rates in California on the February 2023 Bar Exam. Even more importantly, your accomplishments as attorneys, judges, lobbyists, and government leaders have brought the law school acclaim as a bastion of rigor, excellent teaching, and practical legal education. We remain committed to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals by providing the best, student-centered and practice-focused legal education in the country

Speaking of that future generation, I am delighted to announce that the incoming Class of 2026 is filled with bright minds eager to embark on a journey of legal education. The class has excellent LSAT scores and undergraduate GPAs, maintaining the steady progress the law school has made in growing student entrance credentials over the past six years. Their enthusiasm and potential have invigorated our campus, and they represent a tapestry of exceptional backgrounds and experiences, including former workplace investigators, Model UN participants, globe-trotting teachers, college athletes, talented dancers, entrepreneurs, paralegals, embassy employees; collectively, they are also fluent in more than 29 languages in addition to English.

The McGeorge faculty and staff have once again embraced the excitement that students returning to campus brings. It is a time to welcome new faces, reconnect with continuing students, and ignite a renewed passion for the pursuit of knowledge and justice.

Thank you for being a part of the McGeorge School of Law family and for contributing to the extraordinary legacy we will be celebrating in our 100th year. Here's to a bright future and a continued commitment to excellence in the legal profession.

With warmest regards,

Michael Hunter Schwartz

Dean of McGeorge School of Law