His interest in the law was spurred by his efforts to procure a student draft deferment during the [[Vietnam War]]. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Northridge, then known as San Fernando Valley State College. In 1970, he received his [[Juris Doctor]]ate from the University of West Los Angeles, then known as the San Fernando Valley College of Law in Woodland Hills. On January 5, 1972, Diamond was admitted to the California bar<ref>{{cite web|url=http://members.calbar.ca.gov/fal/Member/Detail/50394|title=CA State Bar Records|publisher=members.calbar|date=only living attorney are included in the listing.</ref> and soon commenced the practice of law in Los Angeles. He resided in Woodland Hills. | His interest in the law was spurred by his efforts to procure a student draft deferment during the [[Vietnam War]]. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Northridge, then known as San Fernando Valley State College. In 1970, he received his [[Juris Doctor]]ate from the University of West Los Angeles, then known as the San Fernando Valley College of Law in Woodland Hills. On January 5, 1972, Diamond was admitted to the California bar<ref>{{cite web|url=http://members.calbar.ca.gov/fal/Member/Detail/50394|title=CA State Bar Records|publisher=members.calbar|date=only living attorney are included in the listing.</ref> and soon commenced the practice of law in Los Angeles. He resided in Woodland Hills. |