Glendale University College of Law

Not to be confused with Glendale University, an online institution, or with Glendale Community College (disambiguation).

Glendale University College of Law
Motto	Lux Veritas Lex, "Light, Truth, Law"
Established	1967; closed 2024
School type	Private for-profit university law school
Dean	Darrin Greitzer [1]
Location	Glendale, California, US 34°8′56″N118°14′44″W / 34.14889°N 118.24556°W / 34.14889; -118.24556
Enrollment	250
Faculty	26 (Full-time and Adjunct)
Bar pass rate	21% (July 2023 1st time takers) [2]
Website	www.glendalelaw.edu

The Glendale University College of Law (GUCL) was a private, for-profit law school in Glendale, California. Founded in 1967, the school ceased operations in 2024. ^[3] The school was accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the California State Bar. ^{[4] [5]}

History

GUCL was founded by Seymour Greitzer ^[6] and Julius Alpheus Leetham in 1967 as the Glendale College of Law. ^[7] The institution renamed itself Glendale University College of Law in 1975.

In July 2019, GUCL achieved a first-time pass rate of 64% exceeding ten ABA-accredited law schools in California. ^[8] In October 2020, the first-time pass rate was at 62%. ^[9]

GUCL was located in a two story brick building since 1970. The building was constructed in 1941 by Los Angeles County for use by the Health Department and as a County Courthouse.

Academics and publications

GUCL conferred undergraduate (BS in law) and graduate (Juris Doctor) degrees in law. GUCL published the Glendale Law Review, a scholarly journal that was indexed in the Index of Legal Periodicals. ^[10]

People

Notable former faculty

• Stephen G. Larson, former United States District Court judge; adjunct assistant professor from 1997 to 2001
• James E. Rogan, former United States Congressman 105th and 106th Congresses and former United States Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office from 2001 to 2004; adjunct professor of criminal law from 1988 to 1995

Notable alumni

• Patricia Morrow, former actress ^[11]
• Derek Tran, Representative for California's 45th congressional district ^[12]

References

1. "Message from the Dean | Glendale University College of Law".
2. "The State Bar of California" (PDF).
3. Laus, Maria Lenin (June 27, 2024). "State Bar of California Implements Policy Changes for Law Schools". JD Journal. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
4. "Glendale University College of Law". Justia. July 7, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
5. "CALIFORNIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, 2010" (PDF). CALIFORNIA POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION.
6. "Leukemia Takes Life of Law School Founder, 75". www.dailyjournal.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
7. Akst, Daniel (January 20, 1987). "Valley Law College Studies How to Effect Continuance". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
8. "General Statistics Report July 2019 California Bar Examination" (PDF). The State Bar of California.
9. "General Statistics Report October 2020 California Bar Examination" (PDF). The State Bar of California.
10. http://www.enotes.com/west-law-encyclopedia/index-legal-periodicals ^{[ dead link ]}
11. Erwin, Fran (September 2, 1976). "Bride discovers recipe for happy marriage in kitchen". Van Nuys Valley News And Green Sheet. p. 149.
12. "Derek Tran". Meet the Freshmen. Retrieved January 3, 2025.

External links

• Official website