Law 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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Quick Links

  • 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.
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Student Resources

  • Center for Career Development
    Plan your career path, meet prospective employers and build effective skills and strategies that will serve you throughout your career.
  • 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 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 Student Affairs, including health care, counseling, disability resources and wellness resources.

Student Experience Stories

Libby Smith, 1L

“Got a Minute?” with Libbie Smith, 1L

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Find out more about our students in this new series where we ask them 20 questions about their time here at UW Law.
Academic Success Fellows pose for a photo outside William H. Gates Hall.

Introducing the 2024-2025 Academic Success Fellows

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Six Academic Success Fellows are supporting 1L learning through weekly workshops and office hours.
Detail view of students from UW Law's first class showing a number of student photos.

Diversity in UW Law’s classes — 125 years ago

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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)
Kameron Harmon

“Got a Minute?” with Kameron Harmon, 3L

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Find out more about our students in this new series where we ask them 20 questions about their time here at UW Law.
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