Gonzaga Law: Passion Into Practice (2020 Viewbook)

Creativity, intelligence, and initiative— we educate the whole person to serve the common good.

Ignite Gonzaga Law’s multidimensional, humanistic approach to legal education enables service-minded students to make a meaningful impact in the world. Whether you’re an advocate for social justice, an entrepreneur in the making, internationally focused, or have political aspirations, we’ll help you ignite your passion and plot your future.

Opportunity Traditional J.D.

Executive J.D.

With its focus on practical skills and legal theory, Gonzaga Law’s curriculum will prepare you for the day-to-day realities of a legal career. Our approach emphasizes skills training and professionalism from the first semester of law school through the last, while also providing a solid grounding in legal theory and philosophy. Graduation requires 90 course credits.

Gonzaga Law’s Executive J.D. Program provides a full six-term, ABA-accredited legal education in two years instead of three, with a unique focus on business and leadership courses. Designed with online and in-residence coursework components, this educationally focused and interdisciplinary program has the rigor of our traditional program combined with a unique curricular emphasis on business and leadership that will prepare students to thrive in any number of careers. Working professionals and driven students alike complete the program and are eligible to take the bar exam in any U.S. jurisdiction.

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“ Gonzaga Law has challenged

me to think critically, pushed me to write concisely, and provided me with all of the tools necessary to be an effective practicing attorney.”

- Kristopher Morton (‘18)

3+3 Programs Our 3 + 3 programs allow qualified students to complete their undergraduate degree and obtain a J.D. degree faster. Gonzaga University School of Law has standing partnerships with one internal Gonzaga University program and two area institutions, Eastern Washington University and Whitworth University, to create a pathway for students to earn their undergraduate and law degrees in six years instead of seven. gonzaga.edu/school-of-law/admission/ 3-plus-3-programs

Dual Degree Programs In association with the Gonzaga University School of Business, students can pursue the following dual degree programs • Juris Doctor / Master of Accountancy (MAcc) • Juris Doctor / Master of Science in Taxation (MSTax) • Juris Doctor / Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

These programs prepare students for demanding business and legal careers.

In conjunction with the School of Social Work at Eastern Washington University, students may study towards a dual Juris Doctor-Master of Social Work (JD/MSW) degree.

Graduates will be well prepared to make significant contributions in combined areas, such as Public Benefits, Public Health, Children’s Services, Elder Law, and more. gonzaga.edu/school-of-law/academics/dual-degrees

Center for

CIVIL & HUMAN RIGHTS at Gonzaga Law

Pursue Justice, Ignite Progress. The Center for Civil & Human Rights at Gonzaga Law seeks to provide students, scholars, and community leaders with opportunities to explore and address issues relating to civil and human rights through research, education, and community engagement.

Through this Center, students can: • Obtain a Certificate in Civil and Human Rights • Apply for Summer Fellowships in social justice • Participate in the Civil Rights Moot Court Competition and in the Moderate Means Program •

Hear from nationally-renowned speakers

• Engage the community on criminal justice, immigration, and other civil and human rights matters gonzaga.edu/law/cchr Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu speaks at the Center for Civil & Human Rights annual conference.

Established in 2006 and substantially expanded in 2019, the Center for Law, Ethics & Commerce has been one of the nation’s leaders in providing both law students and lawyers with the skills they need to be effective transactional lawyers. The Center is now poised to also offer students interdisciplinary programming on business, technology, and innovation, all with an eye towards the public good. The Center offers a collection of opportunities unlikely to be available anywhere else, including: •

Hosting events that bring national experts to speak on law, ethics, and business topics.

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Participating in a nationwide project to shape the law by authoring amicus curiae briefs on commercial law issues and publishing articles in The Transactional Lawyer newsletter.

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Promoting curricular offerings on experimental, creative, and cutting-edge topics in business, leadership, and new technology.

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Agnieszka McPeak serves as the director for the Center for Law, Ethics & Commerce.

Spokane, Washington Adventure Within Reach The greater Spokane area offers students outstanding recreational opportunities, a vibrant arts and culture scene, an abundance of modern dining, and a sophisticated professional network.

POPULATION

200,000+ GREATER SPOKANE AREA

600,000+ FOUR SEASONS

55+ Breweries

and Wineries

FIVE SKI AREAS

76 LAKES 20 GOLF

LIVE THEATER & BROADWAY PLAYS

SPOKANE SYMPHONY

COURSES

3 PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS

3 MAJOR SHOPPING

Direct flights to

MALLS

all within a short drive of campus

19 DESTINATIONS via 6 AIRLINES from

Spokane International Airport.

6

State Parks & Recreation areas

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LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES

REGIONAL & NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Clinical Programs

Externships

Gonzaga Law’s clinic is modeled after a general practice law firm. Managed by faculty members and supervised by practicing attorneys, the clinic gives students the opportunity to apply academics to legal practice in the following areas:

Students work externally in both paid and unpaid non-profit and government positions, with limited opportunities in private practice.

• Appellate Courts • Civil Legal Aid Providers

• Amicus Advocacy

• Federal District Courts

• Business Innovation

• Non-Profit Organizations

• Elder Law

• Superior Courts

• Federal Tax Law

• Supreme Courts

• Immigration Law

• Tribal Governments

• Indian Law/General Practice

• U.S. Attorney’s Office

• Lincoln LGBTQ+ Rights Clinic

Aspire

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES Fellowships

Study Abroad

The Center for Civil & Human Rights and the Center for Law, Ethics & Commerce provide paid fellowships to select students to cover living and travel expenses in support of summer work. The opportunities are available to students spending their summers doing distance internships or externships in legal areas important to the Centers and their missions.

The Florence law program offers a unique and exciting summer adventure in the heart of Florence, Italy. Held at Gonzaga’s Florence campus, students gain an international perspective of the law, learn from global experts, and immerse themselves in a rich cultural experience.

“ I had an incredible time interning at the

Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project in Arizona, where I assisted undocumented children. It definitely reaffirmed the many reasons I came to law school. ”

-Alejandra Lopez, 2018 Fellow

Curriculum & Events • Human rights symposium hosted in conjunction with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Italia • International mediation competition with the University of Florence School of Law • Human rights curriculum taught by experts in the field

Journey The Center for Professional Development The Center for Professional Development (CPD) is your on-site resource for planning and exploring your legal career opportunities. CPD invests deeply in getting to know who our students are and where they want to go. From providing job postings, interview fairs, and networking events to detailed assistance with your resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills, CPD guides you every step of the way. gonzaga.edu/law/careers

“Go forth and set the world on fire.”

- St. Ignatius of Loyola

Connect Close-Knit Legal Community More than

7,250

alumni worldwide

Zag Law alumni are shaping policy in the Senate, pursuing justice in the Washington State Supreme Court, protecting rights at the ACLU, managing business interests with corporate conglomerates, serving their country in the JAG Corps, and advocating for everyday citizens in endless, inspiring ways.

Top 5 States: – Washington – California – Idaho – Oregon – Arizona From internships, to MENTOR PROGRAMS, to post-graduation employment, our active alumni base stays committed to serving and training each new generation of practitioners.

NATIONAL ALUMNI NETWORK Thomas Rice (’86)

Michele Storms (’87)

Chief Justice US District Court of Eastern Washington SPOKANE, WA

Executive Director ACLU-WA

Mike McGrath (’75)

Jason Vail (’01)

Chief Justice State Supreme Court HELENA, MT

Chief Counsel American Bar Association CHICAGO, IL

SEATTLE, WA

Debra Stephens (’93)

Stefania Boscarolli (’15) Associate Attorney Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid, P.C., NEW YORK, NY

Chief Justice State Supreme Court OLYMPIA, WA

Alee Soleimanpour (’15) Associate at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Kevin Downs (’14) US Dept of Justice NEW YORK, NY

PORTLAND, OR

Catherine Cortez Masto (’90) US Senator CARSON CITY, NV

Javier Garcia (’06) Labor & Employment Attorney Perkins Coie, LLP LOS ANGELES, CA

Jennifer Auchterlonie (’99) Special Counsel IRS Office of Chief Counsel

James Parke (’06)

WASHINGTON, D.C.

CEO Otter Products, LLC FORT COLLINS, CO

Pam Smith (’16) Magistrate & Standing Master State of Alaska NOME, AK

Ben Asare (’18) Captian, Judge Advocate, 25th Infantry Division & U.S. Army Hawaii PEARL HARBOR, HI

Delia Garza (’10)

Marx Sterbcow (’01)

Austin City Council City of Austin AUSTIN, TX

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Sterbcow Law Group, LLC

“ Gonzaga Law has been an extremely

enriching and rewarding experience. It has opened so many doors in the legal community. For the last three years, this is where I belonged. ” - Norann Beidas (’19)

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