2022-2023 Admit Packet

YOU’VE BEEN ADMITTED TO THE 2022 ENTERING CLASS OF SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW. Congratulations! We welcome you on behalf of the faculty, staff, and entire student body.

At this stage in the decision process, you may have questions about registration, core class requirements, and the academic calendar. You will find answers to many of your questions in this packet.

We will have one of our Admission Fellows contact you and act as a resource to address any additional questions.

Please feel free to contact the Admission Office at 206‑398‑4200 or lawadmis@seattleu.edu.

YOU BELONG HERE

MEET SEATTLE U LAW STUDENT LEADERS Below is information about some of our wonderful student leaders, including officers from the Student Bar Association, the student government at the School of Law. Also included is our Admission Fellow, Christine Sohn, who is happy to answer any questions you may have about the law school experience.

CHRISTINE SOHN, 2L

KEEP IN TOUCH!

Admission Fellow Christine received a BA in Classics and a BS in Chemistry from Pacific Lutheran University. In 2020, she was named an inaugural Gregoire Fellow at Seattle U Law which included summer associate positions at Pacifica Law Group and at Amazon. She currently serves as an editor on Law Review and was recently selected as a Kate Seabright Scholar for her strong commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

Christine is interested in pursuing real estate, intellectual property, or health law. email: sohnc@seattleu.edu

We’re available to welcome you and answer your questions. Admission and Student Financial Services staff are happy to meet with you via phone or Zoom at your convenience.

VALERIE GARCIA, 3L Student Bar Association President Valerie Garcia grew up in Orange County, California, lived in Colombia, and then Arizona where she received her BA in Government from Grand Canyon University. She is currently the President of the Student Bar Association (SBA). In addition, she is a Lead Article Editor on the Seattle U Journal of Technology, Environmental, and Innovation Law. She currently works as a legal intern at the Allen Institute. email: garciavaleri@seattleu.edu

LAUREN FRICKE, 3L Student Bar Association Vice-President Lauren grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington and attended Seattle University for both her undergraduate and MBA degrees. Lauren worked for two years before law school as the Marketing and Media Relations Director at Marler Clark, a food safety law firm in Seattle. Lauren hopes to combine her business and legal degrees after law school. She currently works as a legal intern in-house at Avalara. email: frickel@seattleu.edu

NIDA JAVED, 4L Student Bar Association Diversity Representative Nida graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Pakistan, she came to the United States in 2016. She plans to pursue a career in family law. Her near-future plans include a judicial clerkship for a family law judge. She has volunteered at the Asian Bar Association’s Legal Clinic, King County Bar Association’s Neighborhood Legal Clinic, API Chaya, and the Moderate Means Program. Outside of school, she indulges herself in exploring Washington’s beauty with her three-year-old daughter. email: javednida@seattleu.edu

You will soon receive an SU student email address. The majority of our communication occurs via email. Your SU student email keeps you in contact with all School of Law departments.

COVID-19 INFORMATION The School of Law is committed to the safety and health of our students, staff, and faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We plan to continue in-person instruction for the coming year, and look forward to welcoming you to Sullivan Hall.

All students must submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or request an accommodated exception prior to enrollment. Check Seattle University’s COVID-19 webpage often for the latest updates and information. seattleu.edu/coronavirus

ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST

¡ CAMPUS CARD ID

¡ CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATE

¡ ORCA TRANSIT & PARKING PASSES

Please contact us to update your email address and/or mailing address if needed. Be sure to check your spam or junk mail filter to ensure that you don’t miss any important communications from us. Send updates to lawadmis@seattleu.edu.

¡ SU STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT

To keep you in contact with all law school departments and to pay your seat deposit online, we will provide you with a SU student email account. Watch your personal email for activation instructions and make a habit of checking your SU email frequently!

¡ COMPLETE FINANCIAL AID DOCUMENTS

Carefully review the Post-Admit Financial Aid Checklist on the next page. Your Social Security Number is required for financial aid purposes. If you did not provide your SSN to the Admission Office during the application process, contact Student Financial Services at 206-398-4250 with your information to avoid delay.

¡ SUBMIT SEAT DEPOSIT

A non-refundable $250 deposit is required to reserve your seat in the 2022 entering class (please see your admission letter for your deposit deadline). If you are starting in the fall, a second $250 deposit is due June 1, 2022. Online payment information will follow soon.

¡ LAPTOP COMPUTER REQUIREMENT

All students are required to have a laptop computer.

Visit our website for laptop specifications and financial aid options. Note that tablets and Chromebooks do not meet the necessary specifications. law.seattleu.edu/computing-information

¡ RESEARCH HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS Students are strongly encouraged to maintain health insurance during law school. Visit our website for the SU Student Insurance plan options. law.seattleu.edu/student-insurance

¡ OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED

All students must provide a final, official undergraduate transcript prior to enrollment. The transcript must reflect the conferral of your bachelor’s degree. Transcripts submitted with your law school application will not satisfy this ABA requirement. Your undergraduate Registrar must send transcripts directly to the Admission Office. Graduate school transcripts are not necessary.

Once registered for classes, you must obtain a Campus Card ID for access to university facilities and services. Details to follow via your SU student email. Visit the SU website for details. seattleu.edu/its/access/campus-card

The Department of Campus Public Safety & Transportation provides parking passes and subsidized ORCA transit passes. Visit the SU website for details. Carpools for those commuting to campus can be arranged via Seattle Metro Transit. seattleu.edu/transportation

¡ RESEARCH TEXTBOOKS & PURCHASE OPTIONS Prior to the beginning of classes, the Admission Office will provide a list of required textbooks with your registration confirmation and section assignment. You can review textbook availability and purchase/rental options on the SU Campus Store website. seattleu.edu/campus-store

¡ RESOURCES FOR VETERANS

Seattle U Law is committed to providing educational and professional opportunities for veterans. Visit our website for details about VA benefits, career services, and resources for veterans and their families. law.seattleu.edu/veteran-benefits

¡ CHARACTER & FITNESS DISCLOSURES

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners, http://www.ncbex.org. Note that any new incidents of criminal charges, convictions, or allegations of academic misconduct that occur after the submission of the law school application must be reported to the law school immediately.

¡ NOTICE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

It is the policy of Seattle University that no qualified person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or be subject to discrimination in any job, facility, program, or activity provided by the University. The law school will respond to and evaluate all requests to make reasonable accommodations, modifications, or adjustments in law school facilities, programs, policies, services, and activities to ensure equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis; documentation is required. Contact the Associate Dean of Student Affairs at kdibiase@seattleu.edu.

POST-ADMIT FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST ¡ OFFER LETTER

Your financial aid offer letter, which outlines your financial aid package, will be sent via your SU email approximately three weeks after your admission (but no earlier than mid-March). Note that you must complete your FAFSA form online along with any other requested information in order to receive your offer letter. Instructions on how to accept, reject or amend your financial aid package will be included with the offer letter.

¡ FEDERAL DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE

Unless you previously signed a Master Promissory Note at a Direct Lending school, complete the Stafford Loan Promissory Note online at https://studentloans.gov (choose Complete Loan Agreement for a Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan).

The Stafford Unsubsidized Loan is disbursed in equal amounts each semester, but tuition charges may vary from term to term. Budget carefully!

¡ ENTRANCE COUNSELING

Complete Entrance Counseling documentation at https://studentloans.gov (click on Entrance Counseling) for Stafford and Grad PLUS loans.

¡ OTHER FORMS

Submit verification forms or any other documentation as requested by our office. Disclose any outside scholarships or funding assistance you receive.

¡ ALTERNATIVE LOANS

Apply for an alternative loan (federal Grad PLUS or private loan) if eligible and additional funding is necessary. A credit check is required. Equal disbursements will be made in the fall and spring unless requested otherwise in writing and approved. If you choose Grad PLUS, complete the PLUS request process, promissory note, and entrance counseling at https://studentloans.gov.

¡ LAPTOP COMPUTER

Laptops are required by the law school. If you need to purchase a laptop, you must buy it first and keep your receipt and proof of payment by you, the student. After authorization by Student Financial Services, you may apply for an alternative, creditbased loan to reimburse yourself up to the cost of the computer, or $1,450, whichever is less. You must pass a credit check to receive this loan.

¡ FUNDING

You must complete the registration/validation process each term and attend class. Financial aid pays institutional charges first. Refunds for living expenses are usually available shortly after the term begins, if you have completed all necessary paperwork in a timely manner. However, always be prepared to pay for books and expenses yourself the first few weeks of each term.

MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Student Financial Services if you have any questions, need more information, or would like a one-on-one appointment. We are happy to help you with this process.

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES: 206-398-4250 • lawfa@seattleu.edu • law.seattleu.edu/financialservices

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS We have nearly 40 student organizations at the law school, in addition to six co‑curricular law journals and groups: Alternative Dispute Resolution Board

Moot Court Board

American Bar Association — Law Student Division

National Lawyers Guild

American Indian Law Journal

Native American Law Students Association

Artificial Intelligence Law Society Asian Pacific Islanders Law Student Association

Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming, and Allies Student Association

Black Law Students Association

OutLaws

Business & Entrepreneurship Law Association

Phi Alpha Delta

Cannabis Law Society

Privacy Law Student Association

Entertainment & Sports Law Association

Public Interest Law Foundation

Environmental Law Society

Real Estate Law Association

Federalist Society

Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental & Innovation Law

Future Prosecutors for Social Justice

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

Gideon’s Army: Future Public Defenders

Seattle University Law Review

Health Law Society

Seattle University Post-Conviction Appellate Alliance

Intellectual Property Law Society

Space Law Society

International Law Society

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund

International Refugee Assistance Program

Student Bar Association

Labor and Employment Law Association

Tax Law Student Association

Latinx Law Students Association

Veterans Law Society

Middle Eastern/South Asian Law Student Association

Womxn’s Law Caucus

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2022–2023 SUMMER SEMESTER Memorial Day Holiday (offices closed)......................................................................... May 27–30 Criminal Law Section B Begins............................................................................................... June 13 Juneteenth Holiday (no classes, offices closed)..............................................................June 20 Criminal Law Sections A & E Begin...................................................................................... June 21 Independence Day (no classes, offices closed).................................................................... July 4 Last Day to Withdraw from Criminal Law..............................................................................July 8 Last Class Day for Upper Division Courses......................................................................... July 21 Final Examinations for Upper Level Courses............................................................. July 25–27 Last Class Day for Criminal Law & Flex JD Courses......................................................July 28 Final Examinations for Criminal Law & Flex JD Courses...................................... August 1–3 Grades Due from Professors...............................................................................................August 18 Summer Degree Date.............................................................................................................August 19 Grades Will Post by................................................................................................................August 23

FALL SEMESTER New Student Orientation............................................................................................... August 15–19 Classes Begin............................................................................................................................August 22 Last Day to Add or Drop Courses....................................................................................August 26 Labor Day (no classes, offices closed)....................................................................... September 5 Last Day for Late Registration.....................................................................................September 9 Constitution Day Presentation (no class cancellations).................................. September 16 Last Day to Withdraw from Courses...................................................................... September 23 Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed)..................................................................November 11 Thanksgiving Recess (no classes after 1pm, offices close at 1 pm).................November 23 Thanksgiving Recess (no classes, offices closed)......................................November 24 & 25 Last Class Day........................................................................................................................December 1 Final Examinations.......................................................................................................December 6–16 December Commencement..........................................................................................December 17 Semester Break (no classes)....................................................................December 19–January 1 Grades Due from Professors...............................................................................................January 6 Grades Will Post by................................................................................................................ January 11

SPRING SEMESTER January Intersession..........................................................................................................January 2–6 Classes Begin.............................................................................................................................January 9 Last Day to Add or Drop Courses................................................................................... January 13 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed)............................................ January 16 Last Day for Late Registration......................................................................................... January 27 Last Day to Withdraw from Courses........................................................................... February 10 Presidents Day (no classes, offices closed)............................................................... February 20 Spring Break (no classes).................................................................................................March 13–17 Good Friday (no classes, offices closed)................................................................................April 7 Last Class Day............................................................................................................................... April 27 Final Examinations....................................................................................................................May 2–12 Spring Commencement...............................................................................................................May 13 Grades Due from Professors.....................................................................................................June 2 Grades Will Post by.......................................................................................................................June 7

VISITING SULLIVAN HALL VIRTUALLY We warmly welcome you to the School of Law! All new students are invited to attend our special virtual events designed to acquaint you with our vibrant community. In March, our Meet the Faculty events will feature some of our renowned faculty who will take your questions about life as a law student. Our Virtual Visit Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 2. This popular event includes a welcome from Dean Annette Clark, a current student panel, and information about the many resources and services that will support you during your law school career.

More online open house events will be announced later in the spring and early summer. Check your SU student email for more information.

FIRST-YEAR START DATES For those planning to start law school this summer, classes begin on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Students enrolling in the Access Admission program will begin on Monday, June 13, 2022. Fall orientation for all new students will take place the week of August 15, and the fall semester begins Monday, August 22, 2022. Note that the Registrar’s Office will complete your class registration for you, but the Registrar will send you a notice via email to confirm your registration before classes begin. See the Academic Calendar on this page for other important dates and deadlines.

SEAT DEPOSIT REMINDER Remember your $250 seat deposit to ensure your place in the 2022 entering class must be submitted by the deadline indicated in your admission letter. The tuition deposit is non-refundable. Should you enroll at Seattle U Law, the deposit will be applied to your first semester’s tuition. A second $250 deposit will be required by June 1, 2022 for students beginning fall semester.

HOW TO REACH US Seattle University School of Law 901 12th Avenue, Sullivan Hall P.O. Box 222000 Seattle, WA 98122-1090 ADMISSION

206-398-4200 phone 206-398-4058 fax lawadmis@seattleu.edu law.seattleu.edu/admission STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES

206-398-4250 phone 206-398-4058 fax lawfa@seattleu.edu law.seattleu.edu/financialservices CONNECT WITH OUR STUDENTS AND THE LAW SCHOOL:

@seattleu.law law.seattleu.edu/admission

AT T H E H E A R T O F L AW

Seattle University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment related policies and practices. In addition, the University does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking in its employment related policies and practices, including coverage under its health benefits program. All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with Seattle University’s Catholic and Jesuit identity and character. Inquiries relating to these policies may be referred to the University’s Interim Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator at 206-220-8515 or jmoffitt@seattleu.edu. Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Seattle University has designated individuals responsible for coordinating the University’s Title IX compliance. Students or employees with concerns or complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex in employment or an education program or activity may contact the following Title IX coordinator or Title IX contact persons: Jill Moffitt, Interim Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity, Title IX Coordinator | ADA/504 Coordinator, 206-220-8515, jmoffitt@seattleu.edu; Alvin A. Sturdivant, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Development, STCN 140B, 206-296-6066, sturdial@seattleu.edu; Michelle Clements, Vice President for Human Resources, RINA 214, 206-296-5869, clementsm@seattleu.edu. Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education. To learn more information about Seattle University’s policies, please visit seattleu.edu/policies.