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Sacramento — California's vibrant capital — is abundant in opportunities and growth. As the center of state governance, it plays a crucial role in shaping California's future, making the city an optimal environment for aspiring law students and professionals looking to make an impact.

, located on the university's Sacramento Campus, is a few miles from the California State Capitol Building and other government buildings. The law school's location provides students with unique access to the heart of legislative action.

"I chose to attend McGeorge for three primary reasons: it is the only ABA-accredited law school in the capital city, it has a strong alumni network, and it offers a tax concentration," said Haley Summers '23, who now works as a committee consultant on the California Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee. "The hard work I put into my academics and externships, in addition to the help from people along the way, helped pave the way for my current role."

Fun Facts

• Sacramento is nicknamed the "City of Trees" for having more trees per capita than any other city in the nation.
• Old Sacramento features a network of underground tunnels that once housed storefronts and residences. Guided tours allow visitors to explore it.
• Sacramento predates the state of California, having been incorporated on Feb. 27, 1850, while California joined the U.S. on Sept. 9, 1850. 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ became the state's first university less than one year later.
• Sacramento is also known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," for its championing of locally sourced, fresh food. The city hosts an annual Farm-to-Fork Festival, which showcases the region's agricultural abundance and culinary creativity.