2018 Seattle University School of Law Admissions Viewbook

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HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

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TOP 20

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LEGAL WRITING PROGRAM

800+

CLINICAL PROGRAM, WHERE STUDENTS HELP REAL CLIENTS

EXTERNSHIP SITES IN WASHINGTON, THE U.S., AND THE WORLD

THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST’S MOST DIVERSE STUDENT BODY AND A COMMITMENT TO DIVERSIFYING THE LEGAL PROFESSION

WASHINGTON’S ONLY PART-TIME PROGRAM FOR THOSE WITH JOBS AND FAMILIES

OUR UNIQUE ACCESS ADMISSION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES

THE LARGEST INDIAN AND TRIBAL LAW PROGRAM IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDING TOOLS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

ADVANCED COURSES IN TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

JOINT DEGREE OPTIONS IN

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

SPORT BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

OUR JESUIT TRADITION INFUSES YOUR LEGAL EDUCATION WITH A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND A DRIVE TO ACTION. AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, YOU WILL LEARN TO DEBATE, TO INVESTIGATE, TO ADVOCATE. JOIN US — YOUR CLIENTS ARE WAITING!

“As a proud alumna, I can’t wait to welcome you to our extended family of leaders, thinkers, dreamers, and innovators. The world needs powerful advocates for justice, now more than ever. Step up; we’ll get you there.”

DEAN ANNETTE E. CLARK ’89

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2163

COMPANIES THAT CALL THE PUGET SOUND HOME

ANNUAL HOURS OF SUNSHINE

ALASKA AIRLINES*

FILSON

REI

AMAZON.COM*

BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION

STARBUCKS*

BOEING

147

GETTY IMAGES

COSTCO*

NUMBER OF RAINY DAYS PER YEAR

EXPEDIA* EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL*

37.13”

F5 NETWORKS

AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL (Less than New York and Boston)

JULY

JANUARY

TABLEAU

MICROSOFT*

VULCAN, INC

NINTENDO

WEYERHAEUSER*

NORDSTROM*

ZILLOW.COM

PACCAR* REDFIN

*Fortune 500 company

5 MIN

1 # 6 # 9 #

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY TO DOWNTOWN COMMUTE TIME

20 MIN

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE HIGHS / LOWS

76° / 56° 47° / 37°

EDDIE BAUER

SUB POP RECORDS

13 MIN 3 MIN

Seattle University School of Law

FASTEST GROWING BIG CITY IN THE U.S. U.S. Census Bureau

GREENEST CITIES IN THE U.S. Condé Nast Traveler

BEST CITY FOR JOB SEEKERS IN 2018 Indeed

WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY! From the sparkling waters of Puget Sound to the grassy Union Green on campus, Seattle surrounds you with the beauty of nature and the fun of a big city.

The Seattle University campus is located in Capitol Hill, home to world-class restaurants, a lively nightlife, and more than 100 coffee shops. Downtown Seattle is just over the hill. Lakes, forests, mountain trails, and ski slopes are all a short drive away.

Nearly 40 student organizations help you connect with classmates and develop your legal interests. A few examples include the Women’s Law Caucus, Black Law Student Association, Latinx Law Student Association, OutLaws, and the Business and Entrepreneurship Law Association. Students host bake sales, karaoke nights, puppy playdates for stress relief, and countless other fun activities.

“Join different organizations, attend any event that sounds interesting, and get to know your colleagues.

Your educational experience will become much more enriching when you dive into the legal community and surround yourself with a diverse support system.”

ALLYSON (SAM) SUNG, 3L q

Student camaraderie is a hallmark of our law school, particularly within the part-time, evening program. Your law school classmates will be your friends for life.

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WRITE. RESEARCH. REPRESENT. READY FOR PRACTICE. At Seattle University of Law, you’ll receive a solid legal education that builds not only your critical thinking ability but also your practical skills, so you’ll hit the ground running after graduation.

Our Legal Writing Program is nationally renowned. Why? Rich curriculum – unique upper-division electives and real clients in the first year Award-winning faculty – many are nationally recognized experts in legal writing Integrated skills courses and sequenced assignments for mastery of skills LAW.SEATTLEU.EDU/LEGALWRITING

“So much of my advocacy for my clients depends on good legal writing skills. Graduating from Seattle U’s Legal Writing Program directly benefits my clients every single day.”

EMILY GAUSE ’11

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM We combine rigorous classroom instruction with ample opportunities to learn by doing – writing, speaking, advocating for clients – in the real world.

Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic: A pro bono law firm within the law school. Students earn school credit representing real clients under the supervision of a professor. Clinics cover immigration law, workers’ rights, and consumer advocacy, among others.

Externship Program: Earn school credit while working at an advocacy organization, government office, or court. Approximately 800 sites in Washington, the U.S., and throughout the world.

Legal Internships: Valuable work experience in a paid or unpaid position, usually in the summer.

Our Semester in Olympia program takes you where the action is; you’ll learn from legislators and policy makers in the state’s gorgeous capital.

Spend a summer or your third year at our Alaska Satellite Campus for an unforgettable legal adventure.

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“The clinic was the first time I could take what I had learned at school and use it to help others. I believe that I grew more as a young lawyer in the three months in the clinic than I did in my whole first year of school.”

CONNOR SMITH ‘18

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“I made the decision to come to law school for the same reasons that I joined the service: to be a part of something bigger and create lasting, positive change.”

EFRAIN HUDNELL, 2L

PUT YOUR EDUCATION TO WORK “I’ve learned so much about networking, and I find it valuable in shaping the way I learn and behave in law school, especially since the downtown law firms are so close to campus. The professors and lawyers serve as resources to help me understand that law school is more than just reading textbooks.”

ROSEMARY KIM, 2L q

Our alumni are defenders, prosecutors, and judges. They are partners at large and small firms, they fight global disease, serve marginalized communities, and launch innovative tech startups.

Career counselors in our Center for Professional Development are dedicated to helping students meet their goals. Services continue indefinitely, even after you graduate. → Comprehensive review of job application materials

→ Career fairs

→ Mock interviews

→ And much more…

→ On-campus interviews

→ Networking events More than 150 employers come to campus every year to meet and interview our students.

We co-host the region’s largest public service career fair.

Our popular immersion program every spring features field trips to the region’s leading technology employers, such as Microsoft and Amazon, as well as cutting–edge startups.

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WHERE NEW GRADUATES WORK*

48.5% LAW FIRM

*Class of 2017

16%

GOVERNMENT

(solo to 501+ attorneys)

19%

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

16.5% OTHER

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ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE Our law school’s core social justice mission is widely reflected in our curriculum, our student organizations, and our centers and institutes.

The Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality combats discrimination and trains the next generation of advocates. Executive Director Robert Chang authored multiple legal briefs challenging the White House travel ban, including at the U.S. Supreme Court.

LAW.SEATTLEU.EDU/KOREMATSU The Access to Justice Institute supports students and alumni in public interest and social justice pursuits. ATJI coordinates our awardwinning Moderate Means Program, spearheads our innovative Low Bono Incubator, and matches students with skill-building volunteer opportunities to help underserved communities.

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YOU’RE NOT JUST A NUMBER Our acclaimed Access Admission Program recognizes students from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented communities.

We believe that for these students – 10% of each incoming class – potential is measured in grit and intellectual curiosity not adequately reflected in LSATs and GPAs. Our robust Academic Resource Center offers support and tools for success for all students, including workshops, study sessions, and individual counseling. Law school is tough, but eminently doable. ARC makes sure you know that there’s a place for you in the legal profession.

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“Everyone at the law school genuinely wants students to succeed and are committed to going the extra mile to ensure that they do. I have never felt so supported.”

SHAQUELLE DUNCAN, 2L

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SCHOOL OF LAW

609

TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT

BY THE

SEATTLE U

NUMBERS

489 / 80%

10.5:1

FULL-TIME STUDENTS

STUDENT–FACULTY RATIO

120 / 20%

$46,500

PART-TIME STUDENTS

2018–19 TUITION ($1,550 per credit)

2018 FIRST-YEAR ENROLLMENT

27

AVERAGE STUDENT AGE

31%

STUDENTS OF COLOR

19

%

LGBTQ

ALUMNI IN WASHINGTON STATE

215

STUDENTS IN FALL 2018 CLASS

104

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COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

STATES REPRESENTED

LSAT MEDIAN

65%

FEMALE

150

154

157

GPA MEDIAN

35%

MALE

3.03

180

COUNTY PROSECUTORS

3.32

3.54

215+

MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY *Past and present

400+

LAW FIRM PARTNERS/ MEMBERS*

154

ATTORNEYS IN ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE

*Does not include solo practitioners and managing partners.

Many of our alumni hold leadership positions at influential companies, including: Microsoft, The Boeing Company, Amazon, T-Mobile, Starbucks, and Expedia 8

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Information on this page is correct as of publication date.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

CLOSE IS GOOD The School of Law is located in the heart of Seattle’s legal and business community, near major law firms, courthouses, government offices, Fortune 500 headquarters, and more.

MoPOP (Museum of Pop Culture) Amazon Headquarters

Space Needle

REI

Jimi Hendrix Statue

Amazon Spheres

Cal Anderson Park

U.S. District Court Olympic Sculpture Park

Trader Joe’s

Elliott Bay Bookstore

Elysian Brewery Cinerama

Paramount Theatre

Caffé Vita Garage Billiards

Washington State Convention Center

Nordstrom Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP

Oracle

Stumptown Coffee Canon Rhein Haus

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP 5th Avenue Theatre

Pike Place Market

Skillet Diner

Seattle University School of Law

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC / Perkins Coie LLP Foster Pepper PLLC

U.S. Court of Appeals Seattle Public Library

K&L Gates LLP Ahlers & Cressman PLLC King County Seattle Aquarium Public Defender

Frye Art Museum

Attorney General’s Office

Nate’s Wings & Waffles

Seattle City Attorney's Office City Hall

Great Wheel King County Superior Court

Seattle Municipal Court King County Prosecuting Attorney

Wing Luke Asian Museum

WE PRE PARE GREAT LAW YE RS

Langston Hughes Cultural Center

Central Cinema

901 12th Avenue, Sullivan Hall P.O. Box 222000 Seattle, WA 98122-1090 law.seattleu.edu

“This photo represents the feeling when you accomplish the thing you told yourself you weren’t good enough for, or smart enough to succeed at. This is what happens when you stop listening to ‘NO’ and tell yourself ‘YES!’ ” RACHEL MARSHALL ’18, CELEBRATING 2018 COMMENCEMENT WITH HER CHILDREN q

Seattle University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment related policies and practices. In addition, the University does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information in its employment related policies and practices, including coverage under its health benefits program. All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with Seattle University’s Catholic and Jesuit identity and character. Inquiries relating to these policies may be referred to the University’s Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity/Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 206-220-8515 or katahira@seattleu.edu. Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Seattle University has designated individuals responsible for coordinating the University’s Title IX compliance. Students or employees with concerns or complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex in employment or an education program or activity may contact the following Title IX coordinator or Title IX contact persons: Andrea Herrera Katahira, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity, Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, LOYA 300, 206-220-8515, katahira@seattleu.edu; Michele Murray, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Development, STCN 140B, 206-296-6066, mmurray@seattleu.edu; Michelle Clements, Vice President for Human Resources, RINA 214, 206-29610 SEATTLE UNIVERSITY | SCHOOL OF LAW 5869, clementsm@seattleu.edu. Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education. To learn more information about Seattle University’s policies, please visit seattleu.edu/policies.