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.

Student Calendar

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Student Resources

  • Registrar

    Academic Services offers law students academic assistance, coordinates registration, posts grades, administers exams and much more.
    Visit Academic Services

  • MyLaw

    Sign in to MyLaw for student news, course requests, room codes and more.
    MyLaw

  • Canvas

    Sign in for courses and resources from graduate programs and Career Services.
    Canvas

  • Career Services

    Plan your career path, meet prospective employers and build effective skills and strategies that will serve you throughout your career.
    Visit Career Services

  • The Docket

    The Docket is our web-based tool for sending student announcements. All faculty, staff and students are able to post and read student announcements in the new version of The Docket.
    Visit the Docket in Teams

Student Support

  • 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

UW Law makes consistent, meaningful progress on diversity-related initiatives

Read the latest updates on work related to diversity, inclusion, equity, multiculturalism and anti-racism

Protecting human rights on a global scale

UW Law faculty, students and alumni are playing key research roles in a United Nations project to implement a first-of-its-kind framework designed to prevent business-related human rights abuses.

Welcome to New Student Orientation 2020

UW Law will hold orientation for incoming J.D. and graduate students remotely Sept. 21-24. Find the information you need to participate.

Longtime UW Law registrar returns to kick off academic year

Pontus Niklasson, who was with the law school from 2009-2019, plays an integral role in students’ academic lives during and after law school
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