School of Law (University of Washington)
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| Name | School of Law (University of Washington) |
| Established | 1899 |
| Type | Public |
| Parent | University of Washington |
| City | Seattle |
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
School of Law (University of Washington) is the public law school located within the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1899, it has developed distinctive programs in maritime law, environmental law, and native law while maintaining broad curricula spanning constitutional law, international law, and intellectual property. The school is situated near landmarks such as Pike Place Market, University of Washington Medical Center, and the Seattle Center.
History
The law school was established during the administration of University of Washington presidents at the turn of the 20th century and expanded through affiliations with regional institutions like the Washington State Bar Association and the King County Bar Association. Early deans forged curricular ties to casebooks associated with scholars from Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, and Columbia Law School, while alumni entered public service in offices including the Washington Supreme Court, the United States House of Representatives, and the United States Senate. During the mid-20th century the school broadened clinic offerings influenced by precedents from Legal Services Corporation and programs modeled on clinics at University of California, Berkeley School of Law and New York University School of Law. Recent decades saw growth in research centers mirroring initiatives at Stanford Law School, Georgetown University Law Center, and Duke University School of Law.
Academics and Programs
The curriculum provides the Juris Doctor alongside joint degrees such as the JD/Master of Business Administration in collaboration with the Foster School of Business and the JD/Master of Public Policy with the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. Specialized courses cover topics tied to institutions like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and World Trade Organization. Concentrations include offerings in maritime law reflecting connections to the Port of Seattle and the United States Coast Guard Academy, and in Indian law reflecting partnerships with tribal governments including the Tulalip Tribes and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Clinical seminars incorporate casework similar to programs at Georgetown University Law Center and University of Chicago Law School.
Admissions and Enrollment
Admissions follow standards comparable to public law schools such as University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and University of Michigan Law School, with evaluation criteria including LSAT scores and undergraduate records from institutions like University of Washington Bothell, Seattle University, and Washington State University. The school admits a diverse cohort representing states and territories such as Alaska, Hawaii, and the District of Columbia, and includes international students from countries that participate in exchanges with universities like University of British Columbia and University of Auckland. Enrollment trends reflect national patterns monitored by the American Bar Association and the Association of American Law Schools.
Faculty and Administration
Faculty have included scholars who previously held appointments at Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, Georgetown University Law Center, and University of California, Berkeley School of Law. Administrators coordinate with the University of Washington presidency and offices including the Office of the Provost and the Washington State Legislature for budgetary and policy matters. Faculty research engages with journals such as the Harvard Law Review, Yale Law Journal, and the Columbia Law Review, and with foundations like the Ford Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation.
Facilities and Campus
The law school occupies facilities near Red Square and the Husky Stadium complex and includes moot courtrooms modeled after spaces at Supreme Court of the United States and regional courthouses such as the King County Courthouse. Library collections complement holdings in the University of Washington Libraries and maintain materials relevant to agencies such as the National Archives and Records Administration and the Library of Congress. Classrooms and lecture halls support visiting speakers from institutions like the United Nations and the World Bank.
Student Life and Organizations
Student organizations mirror national groups like the American Bar Association student divisions and include chapters of societies such as the American Constitution Society, Federalist Society, and the National Lawyers Guild. Clinics, journals, and student government collaborate with external partners including the Seattle City Attorney's office, the King County Prosecuting Attorney's office, and nonprofit organizations like the ACLU and Earthjustice. Student events frequently feature alumni from the Washington State Legislature, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the Office of the Governor of Washington.
Notable Alumni and Faculty
Alumni have held positions on the Washington Supreme Court, in the United States Congress, and in executive agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice. Faculty and alumni have included judges appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and officials who served in administrations associated with presidents like Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Barack Obama. Distinguished former faculty have published in venues like the Stanford Law Review and the Michigan Law Review.
Clinical Programs and Research Centers
Clinical programs provide experiential learning through clinics addressing issues tied to the Seattle Municipal Court, the Washington State Office of Public Defense, and tribal court systems such as the Puyallup Tribe of Indians judiciary. Research centers engage with topics of interest to agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and international bodies including the World Trade Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme. Centers collaborate with academic partners such as University of British Columbia Faculty of Law and policy institutes including the Brookings Institution.