Seattle University School of Law offers a rigorous curriculum composed of required courses and an extensive catalog of elective courses. With a solid grounding in legal theory and philosophy, our curriculum has a strong focus on practical training and experiential learning that prepares our students to practice law effectively.
For students matriculating 2024 or later:
For students matriculating 2022-2023:
For students matriculating 2016-2021:
For information on requirements prior to 2016, please contact the Office of the Registrar.
Students who began law school in or after the Summer of 2016 must earn 6 credits in experiential learning course. Students who began law school before the Summer of 2016 must complete 1 experiential learning course (no credit minimum applies).
In clinics, students represent clients under the supervision of Law School faculty.
In externships, students work in actual law offices, under the supervision of licensed attorneys who commit to the Law School's learning goals.
In simulation courses, students engage in structured role-plays designed to provide lawyering challenges that mirror the demands of practice.
In practicum courses, students receive lawyering training through classes and simulations and then have the opportunity to apply their skills in real-life settings.
In lab courses, students work on preparing documents in a specific practice area.
Brooke D. Coleman
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Fredric C. Tausend Professor of Law
Sullivan Hall 210I
206-398-4987
colemanb@seattleu.edu