UW Law News

Faculty Place in Top Journals and Publications

Our faculty enjoyed a stellar year in scholarship, placing articles in top journals and securing book publication offers from leading academic presses.

Washington Governor Signs IPNW-Sponsored DNA Bill into Law

Wrongly convicted prisoners may now have a greater opportunity to clear their names, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a bill requiring the preservation of critical DNA evidence.

Students Secure Passage of New Washington Law Achieving Equality in Juvenile Records Reform

Governor Jay Inslee signed the Youth Equality and Reintegration Act (SB 5564), a bill authored by a group of five students.

Gates Scholars Class of 2015 Announced

We're proud to announce the most recent recipients of the Gates Public Service Law Scholarship.

Marten Dinner Series Connects Students with Top Environmental Leaders

The Environmental Leadership Dinner Series offers students the chance to exchange ideas with top leaders of environmental law and policy.

R2-D2 to Driverless Cars: UW Conference Explored Gray Areas in Robotics Law

We Robot 2015 explored multiplying gray areas in robotics law, policy and ethics and how emerging technologies are disrupting existing regimes.