Biography

Kathleen Bolus

Adjunct Law Professor

  • JD, 2010, UCLA
  • BA, 2006, UC San Diego

Areas of Expertise

Professor Bolus teaches Fundamentals of Bar Exam Writing.

Professional Experience

Professor Bolus is an assistant professor of lawyering skills at Western State College of Law in Irvine and has also taught there as an adjunct professor. Previously, she served as the assistant director of academic achievement and worked as an adjunct professor at California Western School of Law. Professor Bolus worked at USD School of Law as the assistant director of academic success and bar programs and was an adjunct professor from 2018 to 2020. She also served as an adjunct at Thomas Jefferson School of Law and supported both the Academic Success and Academic Support & Bar Preparation areas. Prior to joining academia, Professor Bolus worked as a legal advocate & contracts/compliance manager for the Community Resource Center and began her legal career as an associate at Jones Day.

Honors and Affiliations

Professor Bolus is an Assessment Committee Member for the Association on Academic Support Educators and a member of the West Coast Consortium of Academic Support Professionals. She is licensed to practice law in California.