Originally called Humphreys College School of Law, it was renamed Humphreys College Laurence Drivon School of Law to honor the passing of long-time supporter, Laurence Drivon.

The building was dedicated in a ceremony by then-Mayor Edward Chavez in 2005 after construction had completed on its courtroom—dedicated as the "Carcione Courtroom"—after Joseph Carcione (of KCBS fame) by his son, attorney Joseph William Carcione, Jr.[citation needed] The School of Law hosts a local chapter of The Judge Consuelo M. Callahan American Inn of Court.

[5][failed verification] A small claims clinic is provided as a service to the community on a monthly basis utilizing students as advisers under the direction of professors and instructors,[6] most of whom remain active and practicing attorneys.

[citation needed] Since 2007, the School of Law has hosted the Court-provided education seminars for Grand Jury appointees.

Additionally, from October 2007 to March 2008, the School of Law courtroom served as a temporary branch of the San Joaquin County Superior Court[8] while new county courtrooms were being built.