Diversity in Law School

Nondiscrimination Policy

Finding prejudicial discrimination inconsistent with the mission of the university and the spirit of free academic inquiry, Seattle University does not discriminate in the admission, employment, or the provision of services on the basis of factors unrelated to performance, including age, race, religion, national orientation, or disability. This policy complies with the spirit and the letter of applicable federal, state, and local laws. Questions regarding the policy may be directed to the university's Affirmative Action Officer in the Human Resources Office.

Student Organization Contact Information

Our students' association is OUTLaws. OutLaws was organized to provide support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender law students and their friends; to present information about legal issues and problems facing individuals; to work with the faculty and the Law School to eradicate barriers to the success of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender law students; and to offer a network for social gatherings among our members and friends.

For more information, students may contact the Office of Admission at 206.398.4200 or lawadmis@seattleu.edu.

Faculty Contact Information

Lisa Brodoff
Director, Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic and Associate Professor
Phone: 206.398.4145
E-mail: lbrodoff@seattleu.edu

Julie Shapiro
Professor of Law
Phone: 206.398.4043
E-mail: shapiro@seattleu.edu

Dean Spade
Assistant Professor of Law
Phone: 206.398.4000
E-mail: spaded@seattleu.edu

David Skover
Fredric C. Tausend Professor of Law
Phone: 206.398.4011
E-mail: davidskover@seattleu.edu

Administrator Contact Information

None

Course Titles and/or Descriptions

Seattle University School of Law offers classes related to sexual orientation and gender identity law and law and social movements such as Law and Sexuality.

Domestic Partnership Benefits

No details provided.

Additional Information

The OUTLaws Civil Rights Scholarship at Seattle University School of Law provides support for a student actively committed to and engaged in public interest law that benefits the lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) community.

Eligible candidates include Seattle University School of Law 1Ls, 2Ls, and applicants for admission. Students seeking admission are encouraged to apply and remain eligible if they are accepted to Seattle University School of Law and enroll.

Applicants should submit a résumé along with a brief cover letter, explaining their work and future plans/interests. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated track record and history of working on significant, topical issues that he or she plans to build on further throughout and after law school, once equipped with a law degree. Special value will be given to work within diverse communities, e.g., LGBT immigrants or underserved areas. Examples of public interest work might include traditional civil rights, immigrants, medical care with youth, the disabled, the elderly, low-income housing, a legislative forum, and/or international work.

A committee, to include both the dean and associate dean of students at Seattle University School of Law, a member of the Greater Seattle LGBT community, and a member of the faculty, will select the recipient. A scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded as part of the recipient's financial aid package for one academic year. A student can receive the award more than once but must reapply each year. Applications—both the cover letter and the résumé—should be sent by e-mail to Lisa Van Wey, assistant to the associate dean of students, no later than March 1.

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