College of Law Viewbook 2025

The IDAHO LAW Difference.

One College | Two Locations | World-Class Faculty | Hands-On Experience

ONE COLLEGE TWO LOCATIONS WHAT YOU’LL FIND IN BOISE Concurrent Degrees • J.D./M.S. in Accountancy, Taxation

Offered in Both Locations • J.D./M.P.A. (Master of Public Administration) • J.D./M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)

Clinics • Criminal Appellate Clinic • Entrepreneurship Law Clinic • Family Justice Clinic • Immigration Litigation and Appellate Clinic • Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

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BOISE Urban experience A place for young professionals State capital Gateway to recreation Boise, with a growing population of more than 230,000, is the largest city in Idaho and the core of the state’s most robust metropolitan area, known as the Treasure Valley. Boise serves as the hub of the region’s economic, business, and government activity that creates ample opportunity for professional development and networking.

Welcome to

MOSCOW Access to Campus Resources and Events Vibrant Downtown

True College Town Experience Close-Knit Community, Including Neighboring Pullman, Washington

The University of Idaho campus in Moscow lies tucked among the rolling hills of the scenic Palouse, a region in north-central Idaho that has been recognized by National Geographic magazine for its natural beauty. With a population of just under 26,000, Moscow is a friendly college town that that offers affordable housing options, excellent public schools, and diverse cultural offerings.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND IN MOSCOW Concurrent Degrees • J.D./MACCT (Master of Accountancy) • J.D./M.S. in Applied Economics (Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology) • J.D./M.S. in Environmental Science • J.D./M.S./Ph.D. in Water Resources (Law, Management and Policy)

Offered in Both Locations • J.D./M.P.A. (Master of Public Administration) • J.D./M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)

Clinics • Community Law Clinic • Criminal Appellate Clinic • Immigration Litigation and Appellate Clinic • Tribal Law Clinic

QUALITY, AFFORDABLE LEGAL EDUCATION With a world-class faculty and access to a host of resources across the Gem State, Idaho Law offers one of the best values in legal education in the west and the country.

REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE

C L I N I C S

SERVE REAL CLIENTS, CHANGE REAL LIVES As a law student, you will have many opportunities to apply classroom theory to hands-on legal practice. Third-year students who have earned their limited licenses to practice may represent clients in a variety of different courts under the supervision of clinical faculty.

Learn more about gaining experience in our clinics below.

Criminal Appellate Clinic

DEAN AVIVA ABRAMOVSKY

PUBLIC SERVICE EXTERNSHIPS Externships help bridge the gap between the theoretical and the practical, and provide students with experiences that will give them an advantage when seeking post-graduation employment. In 2022 we began our partnership with the John Paul Stevens Foundation, which helps provide summer funding for students doing public interest work.

Moscow

WRGP A member of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), Idaho Law welcomes students from any of the 16 member states and territories with instate tuition.

Boise

In-State Tuition Waivers Available

Students provide legal services to clients appealing criminal convictions, honing their skills in written and oral advocacy.

– Moscow/Boise

A limited number of in-state tuition waivers are available to out-of-state students.

Family Justice Clinic

Contact our admissions team with any questions

Students assist clients with obtaining domestic violence protection orders and represent clients in a variety of family law matters. – Boise

Entrepreneurship Law Clinic

Students provide advice and perform legal services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and handle trademark prosecutions with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

– Boise

Community Law Clinic

professional benefits. The vast network of proud alums is present in local, state, and regional government, the business sector, and of course in the judiciary, and are often present oncampus for events throughout the year.

Students represent clients seeking asylum, permanent residency, or citizenship, in administrative courts and before the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. – Moscow/Boise

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

90%

Students work directly with clients to provide legal services for both federal and state taxes. – Moscow/Boise

Students provide legal services to tribal members and tribal communities. Services range from representation of individuals and groups to technical policy assistance.

– Moscow

If you wish to specialize your studies, you may choose from one of three areas of emphasis offered by Idaho Law:

As the only law school in the state, attending Idaho Law comes with significant, long-term

Immigration Litigation & Appellate Clinic

Tribal Law Clinic

AREAS OF EMPHASIS

PROUD OF OUR GRADUATES

Students participate in a small, general practice, managing their own caseloads from initial client interview through final resolution. – Moscow

Two students, participating in the Immigration Litigation and Appellate Clinic, have argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in each of the last two years, including during its visit to Moscow in 2023.

More than overall employment rate within 10 months of graduation

49

clerkships for our graduates in the last three years

8

Federal clerkships earned by our graduates in the last three years

Native American Law Aviva Abramovsky joined Idaho Law as Dean in June of 2024.

She is a noted expert in the fields of insurance law, commercial law, regulation of financial entities, and legal ethics.

Idaho Law has an ongoing commitment to educating students in the area of Native American Law and encouraging Native Americans to enter into the field of law.

Our land-grant origins create a unique obligation to serve and educate all communities in the region, including, and perhaps most significantly, the Native people on whose ancestral lands our university was founded.

Natural Resources and Environmental Law The Natural Resources and Environmental Law program is primarily housed in Moscow.

Idaho Law’s connections to nationally recognized natural resources colleges both at Idaho and Washington State University help to bolster the program with unique hands-on experiences.

Business Law Emphasis Idaho Law offers many possibilities for in-depth study of business law. Students may choose one of two tracks within the emphasis: • Transactional Law Track • Intellectual Property Track

The specialized programs Idaho offers align perfectly with my interests and career goals. The faculty members are top-notch, and the resources available for research are impressive. Moreover, they have a supportive alumni network that can open doors for me in the future. On top of all that, the campus culture is fantastic, making it a comfortable and welcoming place to study.

Jamie Maas 2024

ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND VANDAL BAR SUCCESS Your success at Idaho Law is of the utmost importance to us. The Academic Success program begins before your first year even starts and helps keep you on the path to graduation throughout your three years with a focus on personal growth and learning styles. The Vandal Bar Success Program ensures your success after Idaho Law, with continued support through the bar exam and beyond.

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