A simple act of friendship in 1955 helped launch the career of Charles Z. Smith and changed the course of Washington's legal history. Discover how two UW Law graduates helped shape the state's highest court.
Washington Law Review’s most recent edition includes an article by UW Law Professor Hugh Spitzer that examines the topics of all lead articles during the past century.
Find out how the pocket watch once owned by the first dean of UW Law ended up in the law school’s possession.
The UW School of Law’s first class included a student of African-American heritage, a Japanese student and three women. (Source: Hugh Spitzer for UW Magazine)
The UW was an early leader in education and expertise in Native American law, and the Native American Law Center continues that work.
Join us as we celebrate the 125th academic year of UW School of Law! RSVP today for the event on April 10, 2025.
Two 1901 graduates from UW Law’s first class met in law school and became life partners as they pursued admirable legal careers.
UW Law welcomes Mary Lu Bilek, Joan Howarth and Deborah Jones Merritt, leaders in legal education who will speak on modernizing the law school curriculum.
Ten UW Law students share their highlights from 2024 and what's on the horizon for them in 2025.
After 125 years, there's still room for growth in the UW School of Law. (By Dean Lawson for University of Washington Magazine. Illustration by Anthony Russo.)