
Major gift supports experiential learning at UW Law
The gift powers new efforts led by the law school’s Tribal Court and Mediation clinics addressing issues facing Indigenous communities and people at risk of homelessness.
UW Law provides students with real-world legal experience assisting clients and communities. Building on foundational lawyering skills learned in the first year, students work on real cases, transactions or projects for academic credit supervised by experienced faculty members.
Clinic students may advocate for clients in litigation, negotiate or mediate disputes, advise entrepreneurs and companies, develop policy by drafting legislation and getting it enacted, comment on regulations or gather information, and write reports for legislative bodies.
On March 18, 2020, UW President Ana Mari Cauce announced that spring quarter will begin as scheduled on March 30, with remote instruction that will continue through the end of the quarter. As country-wide social distancing requirements continue to increase and evolve daily, the University believes this is the best course of action for reducing uncertainty and anxiety and establishing a reliable, high-quality method of instruction and academic progress for UW students through the spring. Our clinics will continue to serve clients with students’ support in compliance with public health guidance for social distancing and good hygiene.
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The gift powers new efforts led by the law school’s Tribal Court and Mediation clinics addressing issues facing Indigenous communities and people at risk of homelessness.
Working with the Northwest Community Bail Fund, clinic students are helping the organization recoup funds to secure pretrial releases for defendants who cannot afford it.
Among the law school community’s many recognitions for outstanding work in experiential education, clinic faculty and staff garnered a number of well-deserved promotions and accolades.
Students and faculty in the Tax, Technology Law and Public Policy, and Tribal Court clinics address issues raised by COVID-19.
UW Law is proud to announce recent scholarship, presentations and publications by faculty associated with the experiential learning program.