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Student Life
A one of a kind experience
At UW Law, you’ll find the best of both worlds: a small, tight-knit community with access to the many resources a world-class university and city has to offer. Our community fosters a rare team spirit that permeates the law school and benefits from the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that students bring. Lifelong friendships contribute to an engaged, global alumni network.
Beyond the classroom, students participate in a variety of organizations and activities, and take advantage of Seattle’s outdoor activities and vibrant arts and culture scene.
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- Diversity
UW Law's longstanding commitment to diversity is an extension of our commitment to excellence. At UW Law, we believe the best legal education integrates legal theory, doctrine and practice that must be delivered by a diverse faculty to a diverse student body. - LGBTQIA Resources
UW Law's commitment to diversity is grounded in an inclusive approach to all students of all gender and sexual orientations, identities and expressions. We believe the strength of our community is in the diversity of backgrounds, identities and perspectives that enhance the law school experience while preparing our graduates for a career in law and beyond. - Student Ambassadors
Students at the UW School of Law are what make our law school community special. While all of our students lead busy lives inside and outside of the classroom, our SAC Members are willing to answer questions, offer candid advice and share their law school experiences. - Student Organizations
Affiliated Student Organizations, Minority Student Organizations, Student Journals & Boards, Student Legal Action Projects and Student Societies, Forums & Clubs. - UW Law & the Military
Leadership, service, community: these attributes are shared by many of our students with military experience. Members of the military come to UW Law with the leadership experience and global vision that help make the law school a dynamic intellectual community. - Wellness
A list of UW resources collected by the Associate Dean for Students, including health care, counseling, disability resources and wellness resources.
Student Experience Stories
Announcing the 2020 Public Interest Law Association Fellows
This summer, 21 students were named PILA fellows and will pursue projects associated with public interest organizations, legal services offices, social service agencies, public defender officers, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and tribal entities.
Watch: Law School in the Time of COVID-19
Students share experiences from the pandemic-impacted spring quarter, which has been one of profound challenges, swift adjustments, and inspiring acts of support that underscore the strength and resilience of the law school community.
SBA channels remaining budget into new COVID-19-affected student support fund
The SBA Mutual Aid Fund is meant to provide relief to current students from disproportionately affected communities who are facing financial hardships as a result of the global pandemic.
Clinic students secure asylum-seeker’s release amid global pandemic
An autoimmune deficiency put the detained client, who was fleeing death threats in his home country, at higher risk for COVID-19 amid crowded, dangerous conditions. The Immigration Law Clinic worked around the clock to get him out.