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establish justice This phrase begins the preamble to the U.S. Constitution. By leading with these words, the framers demonstrated their understanding that the provision of justice is the foundation for any healthy and prosperous society. It’s also a core part of who we are at Seattle University School of Law. It influences how we educate, the experiences we offer, and the way we inspire our students and graduates to be leaders for change. You will see this throughout our program of legal education – from our No. 1 Legal Writing Program and our outstanding professors to our commitment to social justice and hands-on learning through our clinic and externship programs. We hope you will join our diverse body of students who want to work to create a more just world.
SOCIAL JUSTICE DID YOU KNOW? Professor Tom Antkowiak and students from his International Human Rights Clinic helped free an innocent man who had been held in a Mexican prison for 12 years.
Seattle University School of Law is committed to social justice. And when we say that, we really mean it. Just look at this:
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the number of requests for service handled by 17 student interns through the Moderate Means Program, which helps connect people who have pressing civil legal needs with affordable attorneys
Seattle University School of Law is a great leader for social justice. In law school, you learn how lawyers impact the law. It’s a whole different thing to see how they impact the community. Andra Kranzler ’11 Justice in Action Fellow
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The ideals of equal justice permeate the law school, from curriculum to our centers and institutes and student organizations.
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Our students are committed to making a difference. They understand the responsibility that comes with their education and want to be leaders in creating a more just world. Law school students volunteer their time, serving as mentors who helped create Seattle’s first Youth Traffic Court, playing chess after school with underprivileged youth, and teaching citizenship classes at a nearby community center.
From top, clockwise: Maria Leininger, 2013, is one of the law students who teach weekly civics classes at the Yesler Community Center, helping immigrants applying for naturalization; Jim Owens, 2012, advises Garfield High School students as part of the Youth Traffic Court hearings held at the law school.
Number of students who have participated in Social Justice Mondays, a weekly series that examines issues related to social justice
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Much of this work begins at our Access to Justice Institute, which inspires all students to work for justice, no matter where their careers take them. ATJI links students with volunteer and pro bono opportunities, connects students with the equal justice community, and educates the law school and wider community about pressing social justice issues.
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Investing in social justice The law school provides annual full-tuition Scholars for Justice Awards to two students each year who demonstrate a commitment to working in the public interest. Since the scholarships were first awarded in 2006, all the scholars have gone into careers working for justice. The law school also offers the full-tuition Native American Law Scholar Award to an enrolled member of a tribe. Learn more: www.law.seattleu.edu/scholarships
Seattle University School of Law is the only law school in the state to offer a post-graduate fellowship for a graduate to work with an organization on a specific social justice project. The law school also provides a Loan Repayment Assistance Program to assist graduates who work in social justice and a robust Public Interest Law Foundation, which provides summer grants for students who work at a variety of agencies ranging from the Northwest Justice Project to the Death Penalty Litigation Clinic.
My most valuable experiences within the law school have been the classes that examine the role of attorneys in advocating for social change, such as Poverty Law, Law and Social Movements, and the Advanced Civil Equal Justice Seminar. Elizabeth Hendren ’12 2012 Leadership for Justice Fellow
Most diverse law school in the Northwest Seattle University School of Law embraces and seeks diversity in our community, welcoming students, faculty, and staff of different races, ethnicities, religions, ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and points of view, knowing this diversity enriches the experience for all.
the number of graduates who were part of the acclaimed Access Admission Program, which is changing the face of the legal community
Progress in some areas should never be used as a reason not to remain vigilant in the ongoing mission of creating a just, equitable, and inclusive world. We are committed to achieving, protecting, and enhancing diversity now and for years to come, and to inspiring and educating a new generation of lawyers dedicated to working toward inclusiveness and justice for all. Mark C. Niles Dean and Professor of Law
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percent of the class of 2014 are students of color; 53 percent are women
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Our program of legal education Seattle University School of Law educates students for the competent and ethical practice of law in a global and highly complex society. We pay close attention to the rapidly changing profession and constantly review and revise our curriculum and broader program of legal education to ensure that our students graduate with both a concern for justice and the capacity to promote it.
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We will teach you to analyze problems—to identify significant facts, analyze and synthesize precedent, interpret statutes, and construct policy arguments—and to write and speak with clarity and precision.
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The most appealing feature of the law school is the amazingly approachable and thought-provoking students and faculty who ask uncomfortable questions. To me, that is the point of a legal education because it is the only effective way to envision changes in the perception of the concepts of justice, fairness, and equality. Zainab Hussain ’13
Did you KNow? Our curriculum is designed with an eye to the future, educating students for a wide range of career options. Whether you choose to enter a large firm, serve as a government or public interest lawyer, or find a career in business, you will be well-prepared.
Our professors are experts in their fields and great teachers. You will learn from former U.S. Supreme Court Clerks, prosecutors, and defense attorneys, as well as renowned legal scholars and theorists. The wealth and breadth of their experience and expertise make the classroom – and the law school as a whole – a place where rigorous study, academic excellence, and collegiality thrive. While there are foundational courses all students will take, we strive for innovation, providing first-year students the opportunity to take electives in the spring semester and offering a selection of focus areas for those who choose to study a particular area of the law. The law school offers a number of joint degrees, in which you can earn your J.D. and master’s degree from Seattle University at the same time.
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I’m so appreciative of the school, both the administration and the faculty. I’ve had some amazing professors that taught me to believe in myself. I couldn’t have gone to a better school for me to discover my potential and pursue my passion. Anupa Iyer ’11 Leadership for Justice Fellow
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joint degrees in the following disciplines:
Business Administration Finance International Business Professional Accounting Public Administration Sport Administration and Leadership Criminal Justice Transformational Leadership
did you know? Since 2000, law school faculty members have authored or co-authored 117 books, 130 book chapters, and more than 900 articles that have appeared in prestigious law reviews and specialized journals. Articles by our faculty are among the most read on Social Sciences Research Network (SSRN). Learn more: www.law.seattleu.edu/faculty.xml
Our Legal Writing Program is the top-ranked program in the country, offering students an innovative, practice-oriented legal writing curriculum that prepares them for lawyering. The Legal Writing professors are dedicated teachers and nationally known authors who have high expectations – and know their students can meet them.
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If I had to choose the single most valuable experience I have had in law school, it would have to be the Legal Writing Program. The small classes, the willingness of the professors to meet one-on-one as much as a student needs, and the quality of in-class instruction are unparalleled. I will be a better advocate because of the tireless help I have received from professors who truly want to help every student succeed. Valerie Balch ’13
DID YOU KNOW? A generous donation from The Fred H. and Mary S. Dore Charitable Foundation provides scholarships to the winners and runners-up of the Fredric C. Tausend and James Bond Moot Court Competitions. Legal Writing professors share their skills with judges, magistrates, and attorneys in India, Afghanistan, and Eastern and Southern Africa.
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the number of first-year students who participated in the Legal Writing Collaborative, providing research assistance to legal service partners
Only part-time program in Washington Seattle University School of Law is the only law school in Washington to offer a Part-Time Program geared to the needs of working professionals, and our program is ranked among the best in the country. Evening courses allow students to keep working, complete law school in three-and-a-half years, and can make it more affordable to earn your J.D. Learn more: www.law.seattleu.edu/parttime
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Opposite page: Derek Harris, 2011, worked at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida as a flight controls engineer launching Boeing Delta II rockets before moving to Seattle to work as a patent agent at Microsoft. He graduated from the law school’s part-time program while working full-time.
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The Part-Time Program is filled with many students who are working professionals, starting a second career, or returning to school after raising children. This professional diversity offered an array of perspectives that led to lively classroom discussion. There is something to be said for real-life experience. Tammy White ’10 Prosecuting attorney, Kent, Washington
The number of evening courses offered. Because they are popular with all students, a high percentage of courses are offered between 6 and 9:30 p.m.
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hands-on learning Our curriculum is enhanced by the experiential opportunities available, and many students say their clinicals or externships were among their most valuable experiences in law school. Our clinical program is ranked in the Top 20 and offers a variety of courses, giving students the chance to represent real clients.
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Equally important, the school offers an extensive externship program with placements at a variety of civil, criminal, and judicial settings in Seattle, Washington state, the nation, and the world.
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Internships and externships are available at sites ranging from Anchorage, Alaska, to Washington, D.C., and from Cambodia to Costa Rica. The externship experience helps the student move from law school to practice more easily.
Working on this case made me a better attorney. No matter what I do in my legal career, I really did make a difference. We helped him get his life back. Ryan Pauley ’08
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From left: Ryan Pauley, 2008, and Associate Dean Paul Holland talk about clemency case; Extern supervisor Diana Young, 2004, with Blair Brown, 2012, at F5 Networks.
the number of students who participated in 17 clinics through the Ronald A. Peterson Clinic on a range of topics from immigration to community economic development and mental health court the number of students who were placed in a civil, criminal, or international externship where they are working on behalf of the public good
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The Youth Advocacy Clinic and Professor Paul Holland successfully argued for clemency for a man who spent 18 years in prison for a minor, non-violent crime.
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Student life Educational, social, professional, and networking activities run throughout the year,
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led by an active Student Bar Association and student organizations. Students organize Diversity Week, Social Justice Week, and a variety of other programs throughout the year. Many co-curricular opportunities also are available. You can enhance your lawyering and mediation skills by taking part in the Dispute Resolution Board or Moot Court, and can hone your writing and research skills working on one of four student-edited journals: Seattle University Law Review, the Seattle Journal for Social Justice, the Environmental Law Journal, and the American Indian Law Journal.
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Your choice of organizations, ranging from the Latino/a Student Association and the Black Law Student Association to the Entertainment and Sports Law Society and the Intellectual Property Law Society
We recognize that being a law student is both demanding and rewarding. It’s important to balance your academic pursuits, co-curricular and student activities, and the rest of your life. Whether
What I like most about Seattle University School of Law is the opportunities that it provides for leadership and involvement in the school, catering to specific interests. While the classroom aspect is paramount to our education, it is also important to get involved to get the full law school experience. Margaret Kudryn ’14 Moot Court Board
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you have a question about exams or how to join a student organization, our Student Affairs staff is there to help.
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See the world At Seattle University School of Law, we prepare lawyers to practice in an increasingly interconnected world. In addition to a rich international and comparative law curriculum, our students can take summer courses through study abroad programs in South Africa and Guatemala and complete internships in countries from Cambodia to Costa Rica. Faculty members have a range of expertise in areas such as international human rights, international law, and cross-cultural communication. For instance, Professor Ron Slye served two years on the Kenyan Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission, and Professor Carmen Gonzalez was a Fulbright Scholar in Argentina and a visiting fellow at Cambridge University and the Hopkins-Nanjing Center in Nanjing, China.
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the number of students who travel around the world each year for externships, internships and study abroad programs, including Michelle Miller ’11 (right), who took in the glory of Capetown while studying in South Africa
One of the most valuable educational experiences a student can have is to work overseas in a completely different legal culture. It exposes them to something new, and I hope it leads them to see their own life and their own country in a new light.
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Programs in Alaska and D.C. The law school also has summer programs in Alaska and Washington, D.C. The Alaska Program allows students to take a course in one of the most beautiful places in the country and complete internships and externships with judges, agencies, and organizations. The Summer in D.C. program places students in a variety of public, private, and governmental positions and allows them to network with legal professionals in the nation’s capital.
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Leaders for change Faculty, students, and alumni are committed to effecting change in their communities and the world. Professors advocate for underserved populations and work to right wrongs. Our graduates serve the vital needs of their communities and are leaders in their professions. The Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality advances social justice through targeted advocacy to foster equality and freedom. The National Voting Rights Advocacy Initiative works to protect minority voting rights throughout the country and to prevent the implementation of redistricting plans that discriminate against people of color.
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The Center for Indian Law and Policy provides educational and training opportunities that benefit students, tribes, and the community.
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Leadership for Justice Fellows have taken on serious societal problems including language access in the courts, mothers being released from prison, protecting disabled inmates, and human rights issues facing rural African women.
DID YOU KNOW? Professor Robert Chang, Executive Director of the law school’s Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, co-chairs the Task Force on Race and Criminal Justice. This ground-breaking coalition of judges, legislators, law enforcement, prosecutors, defense attorneys, scholars, and representatives from other legal and community organizations is working to investigate and challenge racial bias in the criminal justice system.
Seattle University School of Law’s profound commitment to social justice, paired with its emphasis on academic success and a rigorous and diverse curriculum, sets it apart from any other law school. Lorena González ’05
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Lorena González ’05 is a leading voice for the empowerment of communities of color on issues related to immigration, employment, and civil rights. As an associate at Schroeter, Goldmark and Bender and past president of the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington, she helped found the Schroeter, Goldmark and Bender – Latina/o Bar Association of Washington Free Legal Clinic, which serves hundreds of clients each year.
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A network of alumni We educate lawyers who serve the vital needs of their communities. They are public defenders, prosecutors, judges, lawmakers, and educators. They are pro bono lawyers and managing partners, corporate counsel and entrepreneurs, litigators and social justice advocates. They hold leadership positions in legal organizations and serve on boards and commissions. Our alumni are changing the face of the legal practice, and they enjoy sharing their experience with students.
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Our enthusiastic staff from the Center for Professional Development offer practical help and great connections to the legal community, helping students find their passion and direct their path after graduation.
Great location Seattle is a legal, business, technological, and cultural hub, home to worldwide companies including Boeing, Microsoft, and Amazon. The law school and SU campus are just minutes from the heart of downtown Seattle and many legal, judicial, and governmental offices. The area offers great cultural and outdoor activities, from kayaking on Puget Sound to skiing in the mountains, hearing live music in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, visiting museums and galleries, or taking in a Seahawks or Sounders game.
Interesting facts about Seattle, Washington
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When it comes to live music and performances per capita, Seattle is second in the U.S. only to New York City. If someone complains about the rain in Seattle, surprise them with this interesting fact: Seattle ranks 44th among major U.S. cities in average annual rainfall – less than that of Houston, Chicago, and New York City.
My wife and I absolutely love Seattle, and one of our favorite things to do is try out different restaurants around the school.
Joey Mack ’12 originally from Duluth, Georgia and a graduate of the University of Memphis
Did you know? Seattle has the nation’s largest moviegoing population per capita. The Washington State Ferry System is the largest ferry system in the country and the state’s #1 tourist attraction. Seattle has the largest percentage of library card holders in the nation (80%) and spends double the national average on books every year. The Seattle International Film Festival, held annually mid-May to mid-June, is the largest film festival in the nation.
random fact: More folks bike to work here than in any other city in the U.S. - and Seattle was the first city to put cops on bikes, too.
Geraldine Simon ’93 Senior Vice President Doyon Ltd. Alaska
James McConkey ’89 Principal Miller Canfield Chicago, Illinois
Angela Rye ’05
Mark McLaughlin ’94
General Counsel Congressional Black Caucus Washington, D.C.
CEO Palo Alto Networks Santa Clara, California
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While most of our graduates choose to stay in the Pacific Northwest, alumni are practicing and working in every state and many foreign countries. We are dedicated to helping you tailor your law school experiences to lead you down your desired career path.
Fernanda Para ’09 Legal Translator Inter-American Court of Human Rights Costa Rica
Rufus Yerxa ’76 Attorney World Trade Organization Geneva, Switzerland
Carmen Butler ’06 Ethnix SRI Advisors Stockholm, Sweden
Courney Erwin ’05
Bernadette Foley ’86
Education Above All Doha, Qatar
United Nations Development Programme Kabul, Afghanistan
Senior Counsel Goldman Sachs & Co. Hong Kong, China
Anupa Iyer ’11 Leaders for Justice Fellowship South Africa
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Susy Min ’98
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Academic Calendar 2012-13 Here’s a look at how our academic year runs: FALL TERM Classes begin.....................................................................August 20 Last class day.............................................................. November 29 Final Exams............................................................December 4 – 14 Winter Commencement...........................................December 15 SPRING TERM Classes begin....................................................................January 14 Spring Break............................................................... March 18 – 22 Last class day............................................................................ May 1 Final exams....................................................................... May 6 – 17 Spring Commencement....................................................... May 18
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Admission criteria Admission is highly selective. We evaluate three primary factors: Your performance on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), your undergraduate academic record, and your personal accomplishments. At least two evaluators review each application. Your statistical profile carries great weight, but we also consider exceptional professional achievements, community service, and/or evidence of particular talents or backgrounds that will contribute specially and significantly to the law school community. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and register with the Law School Admission Council’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
Seattle University embraces a wholly nondiscriminatory admission policy and philosophy. We welcome applications from all persons without regard to age, gender, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual or political orientation, or disability.
Financing The decision to attend law school is an important investment in your future. In order to help you as much as we can, we offer a variety of financial aid programs. While students are expected to contribute to their legal education to the best of their ability, nearly 90 percent qualify for some financial aid through one or more programs. You may be eligible for scholarships, government student loans, alternative loans, or work study. We will send you detailed information when you apply.
Tuition and fees Tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year is $39,810 for 30 credits ($1,327 per credit). Other non-tuition costs (books, room and board, transportation, and other living expenses) average about $20,700 per nine-month academic year. Fees: There is a $60 application fee. A $250 nonrefundable deposit is applied to your first semester’s tuition and ensures you a place in the entering class. The deposit is due one month after the date of admission. A second $150 nonrefundable deposit is due by July 1 for admitted students starting fall term.
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