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Seattle University School of Law is one of the nation’s most innovative and respected law schools, known for training outstanding lawyers who are leaders for a just and humane world. Home to a talented and diverse faculty of committed teacher-scholars and among the country's top-ranked Legal Research and Writing programs, it is the largest and most diverse law school in the Pacific Northwest.
The School of Law is dedicated to the twin priorities of academic distinction and education for justice, and enjoys a network of almost 10,000 alumni working throughout the world in all areas of law, business and public service. Sullivan Hall, housing the School of Law, is an award-winning facility with state-of-the-art technology throughout its library, classrooms, courtrooms, study areas, and other academic, clinical, administrative and student activity spaces.
The School of Law is located on Seattle University’s beautifully landscaped, 46-acre urban campus in the lively Capitol Hill neighborhood just steps from downtown Seattle, one of the nation’s leading legal, business, and cultural hubs. As one of the country’s Jesuit law schools, Seattle University School of Law prides itself on its academic rigor, its devotion to social justice and its commitment to personal and practical education that prepares its graduates for a lifetime in law at the service of justice.
Seattle University School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and holds full membership in the Association of American Law Schools.
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Law Books Sent to Africa: The Legal Writing faculty spearheaded a book drive that gathered nearly two tons of needed law books to be distributed to law schools in Africa. Boeing and Kenya Airways cooperated to ship the books...(Law Books)
School of Law in the News, July 2008: Read widespread coverage of the Voices from Detention report released by the law school’s International Human Rights Clinic and the law school’s panel on Race, Justice and the Military...(News Stories)
Summer Open House: Please join us for a mini Open House, Thursday, August 14, and get a head start on your 2009 application. Programs run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 3 to 4:30 p.m. This will be a question and answer format, no formal program is planned. Please RSVP at lawadmis@seattleu.edu or (206) 398-4200. The size of the event is limited, please don't delay in responding.
Voices from Detention: A report on human rights violations at the Northwest Detention Center, conducted by the law school’s International Human Rights Clinic and OneAmerica, will be released at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, at the law school...(Report on Rights Violations)
Public Defense in Misdemeanor Cases: The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and The Defender Initiative at Seattle University School of Law hosted conferences at the law school July 11 and earlier in New York to examine the strengths and weaknesses of misdemeanor public defense in the United States and to develop recommendations for improvement. The conferences will be a key part of a project that will include site visits in eight states and a review of case law and publications related to provision of misdemeanor public defense...(Misdemeanor Conference)
New Career Faculty: School of Law welcomes seven distinguished faculty members in fall 2008...(New Faculty)
Bar Associations Honor Dean Testy: Loren Miller and King County Bar Associations recognize dean's commitment to legal profession and justice system...(Dean Testy Honored)
PILF Summer Journals: A group of Seattle University School of Law students are participating in Public Interest Law Foundation summer internships. Read their journals, where they write about their experiences working at a variety of agencies dedicated to serving the good of the public...(PILF Summer Journals)
A Spectacular Celebration: Read about the law school's 35th anniversary celebration and view photos from the gala...(35th Anniversary Recap)
Alumni Honored: Judge Anita Crawford-Willis '86 and Karen Murray '91 were recognized for their contributions to youth in the community at the annual Black Law Student Association alumni reception...(BLSA Reception Photos)
Dean Announces Chair and Professorships: Faculty chair and professorships embolden Seattle University School of Law's twin priorities of academic excellence and education for justice...(Chair and Professorships)
Great Leader: Dean Kellye Testy's leadership is recognized by the newsletter of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...(Dean Kellye Testy's Leadership)
Winter Lawyer: Read about the 35th anniversary of the law school, the Legal Writing faculty teaching in Africa, a major win for the Law Clinic, and other news from the law school in the Winter issue of the Lawyer...(Winter 2007 Lawyer)
SU Law Faculty & Staff News: A news digest of the scholarship, appointments, awards, accomplishments, and professional activities of the faculty and staff of the School of Law...(Faculty & Staff News)
Honored Students: The law school is proud of our distinguished students and recognizes their achievements. Read about scholarship, fellowships and other work of distinction...(Honored Students)
Legal News from JURIST: Keep up with news from the legal world by reading headlines and stories researched and reported by Professor Bernard Hibbitts and law students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law...(Legal news from JURIST)