Veteran Stories

"One of the Army's values is selfless service, and going to law school was the best way to continue living that."

"I have been pleasantly surprised by how fun and engaging school actually is, and attribute that to SU."

"Law school was a natural extension of my service-oriented background and my goal of creating durable, legally sound change."

"I have met people whom I respect greatly and now have the privilege of calling mentors. These individuals serve as a guiding framework for the type of lawyer I want to be."

"The courses and seminars I’ve taken have challenged the way I think about legal systems and pushed me to consider what justice actually looks like in practice."

"I believe the most valuable experience that Seattle University School of Law has provided is challenging me to defend my beliefs and critically evaluate personal viewpoints."

"I remember during my deployment, I would always keep a college catalog in my rucksack and pretend to choose classes anytime the days just seemed long and dreary. This reinforced my passion to pursue a college education no matter what the obstacle was."

"I have wanted to pursue law since high school. I find the crafting of arguments and the creation and evolution of the law fascinating."