Alumni, faculty and students talk outside St. Ignatius Chapel after the law school’s
first Red Mass. The chapel was packed with those who wanted to take part
in the traditional Red Mass, which emphasizes the legal profession’s vital role
in promoting justice and peace. The School of Law is proud to bring the tradition
to Seattle, and plans to host it every year on the first Monday in October.

Scholars for Justice bring broad experience
Two women dedicated to providing better health care and housing for vulnerable populations have been named Scholars for Justice at Seattle University School of Law.

Professorship honors Bill Oltman's teaching
Seattle University School of Law has established a professorship to honor excellence in teaching, named for Professor Bill Oltman. Professor Mark Chinen is the first holder.

Workshop generates discussion and press
A workshop that discussed alternatives to the heavy printed legal casebooks that have been used for more than a century still has people talking.

Legal Writing professors send books to Africa
Legal writing professors who have taught in Africa collected nearly two tons of needed books for law schools in Africa. Boeing and Kenya Airways helped get them there.

Immigration Law Clinic helps two women secure asylum
Students in the Immigration Law Clinic and the Legal Writing program helped secure asylum for two East African women who had been victims of abuse and intimidation.