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Question: Where do I find class assignment information?
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Class assignment information can be found under the Students section of the Web site. Assignments will be posted as they become available.
Question: Am I assigned an advisor?
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You will be assigned a faculty advisor by the Registrar's Office. This advisor will be teaching first year courses.
Question: What do I need to know about parking on campus?
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Parking on campus is extremely tight and we highly encourage students to car pool, ride public transportation, bicycle, walk or a combination thereof. If you would like to investigate your options, please contact the Public Safety/Transportation Office at (206) 296-5995, or stop by their office, University Services 102 which is next to Sullivan Hall.
Question: Is there an orientation planned before classes start in August?
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Yes, there will be a mandatory orientation program on Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19.
Question: When will fall registration materials be available?
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Fall registration materials will be made available on Thursday, July 14.
Question: Do I need a Student ID card?
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It is a very good idea to have a Student ID card. You may use it for identification purposes but also for discounts on meal plans and events on campus.
Question: What should I do now that I've paid my deposits?
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If you haven't already done so, a final transcript from your degree granting institution needs to be sent in to the Office of Admission. Summer registration materials will be available on Monday, May 16 at Spring Visit Day. If you are not attending Spring Visit Day they will be mailed out the next day.
Question: When do I activate my SU e-mail account?
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You will receive notification of your e-mail address/account in your registration packet. For summer registration, you will receive your registration packet on Monday, May 16 if you attend Spring Visit Day. If you do not attend Spring Visit Day, your packet will be sent out via regular mail the following day.
Question: If I was planning to start in the fall (August) may I switch to the summer (June) start?
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Yes, there is still time for you to change your enrollment start status. If you decide to start summer, you will also need to let the Financial Aid Office know by contacting them at (206) 398-4250 or lawfa@seattleu.edu. Please contact us at 1-800-471-1767 or lawadmis@seattleu.edu to let us know of your enrollment status change.
Question: Do I need health insurance coverage?
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While an enrolled student at the Seattle University School of Law you must have health insurance coverage. Our best advice is to continue the plan under which you are currently covered. If you are not presently covered by a plan, or wish to discontinue the one you have, you are eligible to participate in a Seattle University plan designed especially for law students.
For the fall term, you may continue (if you started summer semester) with or purchase the plan offered through Seattle University or choose a plan available through membership in the American Bar Association's Law Student Division. For information regarding the ABA Law Student Division visit www.StudentInsurance.net. You may call 1-800-628-8305 for information regarding the Seattle University plan through ExcelServe (Bellevue, WA). Information about both plans will be sent out with registration materials in mid May.
Question: Does the Seattle University School of Law offer study abroad programs?
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No, we do not offer our own study abroad program other than our summer program in Alaska. But, our students are welcome to do study abroad programs through the other 182 ABA accredited law schools.
Question: Do you offer any assistance with a roommate search?
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Yes, we do. We have created a roommate search form that will be used to capture information about yourself and the qualities you would like to see in an ideal roommate. We will then forward you a database of all interested 1L participants. In the coming weeks, we will also make this link available via e-mail as part of our enrollment communication efforts. If you have any questions, please contact Satcha Dearborn Graham at dearborn@seattleu.edu.
Question: How does the Career Services Office assist me so that I gain solid employment and experience?
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Due to an ABA (American Bar Association) rule, the Career Services Office cannot offer first year students individual appointments until after November 1. Employers are not allowed to individually discuss job possibilities until after December 1. But, first year students are allowed to attend Career Services sponsored events and programs before the regulating dates. The Career Services Office offers students a two-pronged approach to gaining experience and employment. First, they will work with you individually to assess your needs and desires and secondly, provide as many opportunities as possible to bring employers to the law school for your convenience. For more Career Services information, please see the Career Services Web site.
Question: How do I know what books to buy and when do I buy them?
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We try to get book information as soon as possible. We will send out summer registration materials in mid to late May with book information included. Fall registration materials will go out in mid to late July. Continue to look under the Admitted Students section of the Web site for more information.
Question: When can I purchase my laptop and when can I pick it up?
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According to the Technology Department, the best time to order your laptop would be mid-May. It usually takes two weeks for the laptop to arrive. Detailed information about the laptop purchase program is available on the Technology Department Web site.
Question: Do you offer on campus housing?
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Yes, we do offer on campus housing in the Murphy Apartments. The Office of Admission is ready to assist you in your housing search. Please take a look at our Seattle Living Web page for some off campus housing options. Of course, we always recommend that you visit the area to get a first-hand view of the neighborhoods surrounding the school.
Question: As a Seattle University law student, what do I have access to on the campus?
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Once you are an enrolled law student, besides having access to all law school facilities, you have access to the Connelly Center (athletic facility), the main campus library, all dining facilities, book store, chapel, health services, counseling services, and parking.
Question: When will summer registration packets be available?
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Summer registration packets will be available on Monday, May 16 at Spring Visit Day. If you can't attend Spring Visit Day, they will be mailed May 17.
Question: Does Seattle University School of Law have its own financial aid application I should fill out?
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No, we use the data from the FAFSA form and the data from the admission file for our financial aid award purposes. Please see Financial Aid Web site for further information.
Question: What is Seattle University's School Code for the FAFSA?
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Seattle University's School Code is 003790. Other answers to Financial Aid questions can be found on the Applying for Financial Aid page.
Question: What type of student activities take place or what type of student organizations are there?
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There are a wide variety of student organizations you can get involved in. Each of them hosts a good number of activities throughout the year. One of the next upcoming events is the 12th Annual Public Interest Law Foundation Auction. It will take place on Saturday, February 26 at the Temple de Hirsch Sinai, located at 1511 East Pike Street. Doors open and silent auction begins at 6:00 p.m., the live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and advance sales begin two weeks before the auction. The theme is “Denim and Diamonds” so dress up or dress down – or feel free to mix it up! This year’s auction includes many great items, such as pieces by local artists and jewelers, massages, dinner at local restaurants, accommodations in Park City, Utah, as well as many events and dinners with your favorite professors! Organize your friends now to bid on these fabulous items! Questions? Contact Elaine Conway, Auction Chair at conwayd@seattleu.edu.
Question: What classes are a part of the first year?
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First Year Courses 2005-2006
CIVIL PROCEDURE (3 credits) CIVL-100 (Fall) CIVL-105 (Spring)
Pleading under the rules of civil procedure for U.S. District Courts and under state rules. Discovery and other pretrial mechanisms; jurisdiction and venue; summary judgment; parties and the dimensions of a dispute; aspects of trial practice.CONTRACTS (3 credits) CONT-100 (Fall) CONT-105 (Spring)
Enforceable agreements, including requirements for the formation of a contract; problems of interpretation; consideration and its equivalents; damages for breach; the statue of frauds; illegality; rights and liabilities of third parties; delegation of contractual duties.CRIMINAL LAW (4 credits) CRIM-100 (Summer or Fall only)
Substantive criminal law and elements of criminal responsibility. Topics include law of homicide and other crimes; determination of guilt; principles of justification, including the insanity defense.LEGAL WRITING I (1 credit-fall) WRIT-100 (2 credits-spring) WRIT-105
Intensive, small-group instruction in the basics of legal research, reading, analysis, and writing. To locate and read statutes and cases construct factual and policy arguments, analyze and synthesize cases, and write effective legal memos and client letters.PROPERTY (3 credits) PROP-100 (Fall) PROP-105 (Spring)
Law of real and personal property, emphasizing real estate. Creation and transfer of property interest; relationship between landlord and tenant; public and private controls of land use; common law estates and future interests.TORTS 100 (2 credits-fall) TORT-105 (3 credits-spring) or TORT-100 (5 credits-summer)
Nature, historical development, social and economic elements, and consequences of the body of law defining noncontractual civil obligations by which the legal system shifts the economic burden of various injuries. Study of liability for physical harm, defamation, and other relational harm.
Question: How do I arrange a visit to the Law School?
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Call or e-mail the Office of Admission at (800) 471-1767, (206) 398-4200 or lawadmis@seattleu.edu. You are welcome to chat with an Admission staff member, sit in on a class and take a tour of the law school building. We would like to have at least a couple of days advance notice before your visit to provide you with the best experience. Monday through Thursday provides the biggest selection as far as choices for class visits. Most classes during the day are fifty minutes long. You are also welcome to make an appointment with the Financial Aid Office if have you specific concerns or questions. Please contact them at (206) 398-4250 or lawfa@seattleu.edu.
Question: Now that I've been admitted, when can I expect to hear from Financial Aid?
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Tuition for the 2005-2006 school year will not be set until the beginning of March. Therefore, an Award Letter will be mailed approximately three weeks after admit date (but no earlier than mid March), if your financial aid file is complete. Contact the Financial Aid Office at lawfa@seattleu.edu with any specific Financial Aid questions.