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Seattle University School of Law

Student Handbook

The Student Handbook is a guide to the academic policies, procedures and services of the Seattle University School of Law. It is provided as a resource to answer questions that relate to the many regulations that govern the academic life of students. This handbook also contains a description of the services provided by the law school and the university, as well as a summary of relevant policy statements. We hope you find this handbook useful. It is an attempt to incorporate in one document those policies and procedures that may affect your day-to-day life.

Introduction

School of Law Mission Statement

Calendar

Quick Reference Guide

Commonly Asked Questions Answered

I. Administration, Staff and Faculty

II. Academic Requirements

  • Degree Requirements
  • Enrollment Status
  • Probation and Academic Dismissal
  • Class Attendance
  • Joint Degree Programs
  • Courses Taken at Other Law Schools
  • Bottom Quarter of the Class
  • Clinical Courses
  • Externship Policies and Procedures
  • Independent Study
  • Rule 9 Certifications: Admission to Limited Practice
  • Leave of Absence/Withdrawals
  • Scheduling of Classes and Registration

III. Grades and Examinations

  • Grades
  • Failing Grades
  • Final Examinations

IV. Student Services

  • Academic Resource Center
  • Access to Justice
  • Administrative Offices
  • Alumni Credits
  • Bookstore Charges
  • Campus Card
  • Campus Ministry
  • Center for Professional Development
  • Children in the Classroom
  • Class Assignments, Cancellations and Reschedules
  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
  • Disabled Students
  • Document Delivery Center/Computer Lab
  • Emergency Loans
  • Financial Aid
  • General Problems
  • Health Insurance
  • Loan Deferments
  • Photocopying
  • Print Charges
  • Recreational Facilities
  • Seattle University Facilities Use
  • Side Bar
  • Student Health Center
  • Student Mail Boxes
  • SU Online
  • Transcripts
  • Tuition and Fees

V. Student Organizations

  • Law Review
  • The Seattle Journal of Social Justice
  • Moot Court
  • Dispute Resolution Board
  • Student Bar Association

VI. Library

VII. Sullivan Hall

  • Building Policy
  • Parking Regulations
  • Safety
  • Emergency Closure Procedures
  • Earthquake and Emergencies

VIII. University and Law School Policies

  • Drug and Alcohol Policy and Procedures
  • Seattle University Non-Discrimination Statement
  • Seattle University Policy on Sexual Harassment
  • Smoking Policy
  • Student Records and Confidentiality

IX. Bar Certifications Information

  • General
  • Washington State Bar Examination: General Areas of Testing
  • Bar Studies Program

X. Seattle University Code of Student Conduct

XI. Seattle University School of Law Academic Integrity Code

 

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Sullivan Hall

Sullivan Hall