All entering students have the option to begin their first year in June, before the start of the traditional law school academic year in the fall. During a six-week summer term, you take one Criminal Law class. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this option, which provides the following benefits:

  • Ease into the rigors of law school by focusing on just one class
  • Become oriented to Seattle U Law in a less hectic environment
  • Full-time students reduce their first spring course load by one class, and Flex students reduce their 2L summer course load by one class
  • If you’re new to the region, summer is a perfect time to settle into your new home by getting to know Seattle
  • Classes are offered at convenient times to allow you to work

Seattle U Law Admit Packet 2025

2025 Admit Packet

The Admit Packet will answer many questions about starting your legal education.

Important dates

Spring Visit Day
April 11, 2026

Summer term begins
June 22, 2026

1L Orientation
Week of August 17, 2026

Fall classes begin
August 24, 2026