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HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
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LEGAL WRITING PROGRAM
800+
CLINICAL PROGRAM, WHERE STUDENTS HELP REAL CLIENTS
EXTERNSHIP SITES IN WASHINGTON, THE U.S., AND THE WORLD
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST’S MOST DIVERSE STUDENT BODY AND A COMMITMENT TO DIVERSIFYING THE LEGAL PROFESSION
WASHINGTON’S ONLY PART-TIME PROGRAM FOR THOSE WITH JOBS AND FAMILIES
OUR UNIQUE ACCESS ADMISSION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES
THE LARGEST INDIAN AND TRIBAL LAW PROGRAM IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDING TOOLS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
ADVANCED COURSES IN TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
JOINT DEGREE OPTIONS IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
SPORT BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
OUR JESUIT TRADITION INFUSES YOUR LEGAL EDUCATION WITH A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND A DRIVE TO ACTION. AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, YOU WILL LEARN TO DEBATE, TO INVESTIGATE, TO ADVOCATE. JOIN US — YOUR CLIENTS ARE WAITING!
“As a proud alumna, I can’t wait to welcome you to our extended family of leaders, thinkers, dreamers, and innovators. The world needs powerful advocates for justice, now more than ever. Step up; we’ll get you there.” DEAN ANNETTE E. CLARK ’89
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2163
COMPANIES THAT CALL THE PUGET SOUND HOME
ANNUAL HOURS OF SUNSHINE
ALASKA AIRLINES*
FILSON
REI
AMAZON.COM*
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
STARBUCKS*
BOEING
147
GETTY IMAGES
COSTCO*
NUMBER OF RAINY DAYS PER YEAR
EXPEDIA* EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL*
37.13”
F5 NETWORKS
AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL (Less than New York and Boston)
JULY
JANUARY
TABLEAU
MICROSOFT*
VULCAN, INC
NINTENDO
WEYERHAEUSER*
NORDSTROM*
ZILLOW.COM
PACCAR* REDFIN
*Fortune 500 company
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SEATTLE UNIVERSITY TO DOWNTOWN COMMUTE TIME
20 MIN
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE HIGHS / LOWS
76° / 56° 47° / 37°
EDDIE BAUER
SUB POP RECORDS
13 MIN 3 MIN
Seattle University School of Law
FASTEST GROWING BIG CITY IN THE U.S. U.S. Census Bureau
GREENEST CITIES IN THE U.S. Condé Nast Traveler
BEST CITY FOR JOB SEEKERS IN 2018 Indeed
WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY! From the sparkling waters of Puget Sound to the grassy Union Green on campus, Seattle surrounds you with the beauty of nature and the fun of a big city. The Seattle University campus is located in Capitol Hill, home to world-class restaurants, a lively nightlife, and more than 100 coffee shops. Downtown Seattle is just over the hill. Lakes, forests, mountain trails, and ski slopes are all a short drive away. Nearly 40 student organizations help you connect with classmates and develop your legal interests. A few examples include the Women’s Law Caucus, Black Law Student Association, Latinx Law Student Association, OutLaws, and the Business and Entrepreneurship Law Association. Students host bake sales, karaoke nights, puppy playdates for stress relief, and countless other fun activities.
“Join different organizations, attend any event that sounds interesting, and get to know your colleagues. Your educational experience will become much more enriching when you dive into the legal community and surround yourself with a diverse support system.” ALLYSON (SAM) SUNG, 3L q
Student camaraderie is a hallmark of our law school, particularly within the part-time, evening program. Your law school classmates will be your friends for life.
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WRITE. RESEARCH. REPRESENT. READY FOR PRACTICE. At Seattle University of Law, you’ll receive a solid legal education that builds not only your critical thinking ability but also your practical skills, so you’ll hit the ground running after graduation. Our Legal Writing Program is nationally renowned. Why? Rich curriculum – unique upper-division electives and real clients in the first year Award-winning faculty – many are nationally recognized experts in legal writing Integrated skills courses and sequenced assignments for mastery of skills LAW.SEATTLEU.EDU/LEGALWRITING
“So much of my advocacy for my clients depends on good legal writing skills. Graduating from Seattle U’s Legal Writing Program directly benefits my clients every single day.” EMILY GAUSE ’11
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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM We combine rigorous classroom instruction with ample opportunities to learn by doing – writing, speaking, advocating for clients – in the real world. Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic: A pro bono law firm within the law school. Students earn school credit representing real clients under the supervision of a professor. Clinics cover immigration law, workers’ rights, and consumer advocacy, among others. Externship Program: Earn school credit while working at an advocacy organization, government office, or court. Approximately 800 sites in Washington, the U.S., and throughout the world. Legal Internships: Valuable work experience in a paid or unpaid position, usually in the summer.
Our Semester in Olympia program takes you where the action is; you’ll learn from legislators and policy makers in the state’s gorgeous capital. Spend a summer or your third year at our Alaska Satellite Campus for an unforgettable legal adventure. LAW.SEATTLEU.EDU/CLINIC
“The clinic was the first time I could take what I had learned at school and use it to help others. I believe that I grew more as a young lawyer in the three months in the clinic than I did in my whole first year of school.” CONNOR SMITH ‘18
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“I made the decision to come to law school for the same reasons that I joined the service: to be a part of something bigger and create lasting, positive change.” EFRAIN HUDNELL, 2L
PUT YOUR EDUCATION TO WORK “I’ve learned so much about networking, and I find it valuable in shaping the way I learn and behave in law school, especially since the downtown law firms are so close to campus. The professors and lawyers serve as resources to help me understand that law school is more than just reading textbooks.” ROSEMARY KIM, 2L q
Our alumni are defenders, prosecutors, and judges. They are partners at large and small firms, they fight global disease, serve marginalized communities, and launch innovative tech startups. Career counselors in our Center for Professional Development are dedicated to helping students meet their goals. Services continue indefinitely, even after you graduate. → Comprehensive review of job application materials
→ Career fairs
→ Mock interviews
→ And much more…
→ On-campus interviews
→ Networking events More than 150 employers come to campus every year to meet and interview our students. We co-host the region’s largest public service career fair. Our popular immersion program every spring features field trips to the region’s leading technology employers, such as Microsoft and Amazon, as well as cutting–edge startups. LAW.SEATTLEU.EDU/CAREERS
WHERE NEW GRADUATES WORK*
48.5% LAW FIRM
*Class of 2017
16%
GOVERNMENT
(solo to 501+ attorneys)
19%
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
16.5% OTHER
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ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE Our law school’s core social justice mission is widely reflected in our curriculum, our student organizations, and our centers and institutes. The Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality combats discrimination and trains the next generation of advocates. Executive Director Robert Chang authored multiple legal briefs challenging the White House travel ban, including at the U.S. Supreme Court. LAW.SEATTLEU.EDU/KOREMATSU The Access to Justice Institute supports students and alumni in public interest and social justice pursuits. ATJI coordinates our awardwinning Moderate Means Program, spearheads our innovative Low Bono Incubator, and matches students with skill-building volunteer opportunities to help underserved communities. LAW.SEATTLEU.EDU/ATJI
YOU’RE NOT JUST A NUMBER Our acclaimed Access Admission Program recognizes students from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented communities. We believe that for these students – 10% of each incoming class – potential is measured in grit and intellectual curiosity not adequately reflected in LSATs and GPAs. Our robust Academic Resource Center offers support and tools for success for all students, including workshops, study sessions, and individual counseling. Law school is tough, but eminently doable. ARC makes sure you know that there’s a place for you in the legal profession. LAW.SEATTLEU.EDU/ARC
“Everyone at the law school genuinely wants students to succeed and are committed to going the extra mile to ensure that they do. I have never felt so supported.” SHAQUELLE DUNCAN, 2L
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SCHOOL OF LAW
609
TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT
BY THE
SEATTLE U
NUMBERS
489 / 80%
10.5:1
FULL-TIME STUDENTS
STUDENT–FACULTY RATIO
120 / 20%
$46,500
PART-TIME STUDENTS
2018–19 TUITION ($1,550 per credit)
2018 FIRST-YEAR ENROLLMENT
27
AVERAGE STUDENT AGE
31%
STUDENTS OF COLOR
19
%
LGBTQ
ALUMNI IN WASHINGTON STATE
215
STUDENTS IN FALL 2018 CLASS
104
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COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
STATES REPRESENTED
LSAT MEDIAN
65%
FEMALE
150
154
157
GPA MEDIAN
35%
MALE
3.03
180
COUNTY PROSECUTORS
3.32
3.54
215+
MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY *Past and present
400+
LAW FIRM PARTNERS/ MEMBERS*
154
ATTORNEYS IN ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE
*Does not include solo practitioners and managing partners.
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
CLOSE IS GOOD The School of Law is located in the heart of Seattle’s legal and business community, near major law firms, courthouses, government offices, Fortune 500 headquarters, and more.
MoPOP (Museum of Pop Culture) Amazon Headquarters
Space Needle
REI
Jimi Hendrix Statue
Amazon Spheres
Cal Anderson Park
U.S. District Court Olympic Sculpture Park
Trader Joe’s
Elliott Bay Bookstore
Elysian Brewery Cinerama
Paramount Theatre
Caffé Vita Garage Billiards
Washington State Convention Center
Nordstrom Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
Oracle
Stumptown Coffee Canon Rhein Haus
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP 5th Avenue Theatre
Pike Place Market
Skillet Diner
Seattle University School of Law
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC / Perkins Coie LLP Foster Pepper PLLC
U.S. Court of Appeals Seattle Public Library
K&L Gates LLP Ahlers & Cressman PLLC King County Seattle Aquarium Public Defender
Frye Art Museum
Attorney General’s Office
Nate’s Wings & Waffles
Seattle City Attorney's Office City Hall
Great Wheel King County Superior Court
Seattle Municipal Court King County Prosecuting Attorney
Wing Luke Asian Museum
WE PRE PARE GREAT LAW YE RS
Langston Hughes Cultural Center
Central Cinema
901 12th Avenue, Sullivan Hall P.O. Box 222000 Seattle, WA 98122-1090 law.seattleu.edu
“This photo represents the feeling when you accomplish the thing you told yourself you weren’t good enough for, or smart enough to succeed at. This is what happens when you stop listening to ‘NO’ and tell yourself ‘YES!’ ” RACHEL MARSHALL ’18, CELEBRATING 2018 COMMENCEMENT WITH HER CHILDREN q
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