This program provides training, guidance, and resources to help alumni launch and maintain a solo or small firm practice focused on serving moderate-income clients.
Selected alumni have the opportunity to "incubate" a law practice with the goal of creating a sustainable, successful Incubator law practice.
Eligibility
Applicants must have graduated from Seattle U Law with a JD degree within the last five years.
Benefits
For one year, each attorney will receive:
- Office space to receive mail and service of process, as well access to conference rooms to meet with clients and conduct depositions
- Mentorship from experienced practicing attorneys, plus support, guidance, and encouragement from Program Director Stan Perkins ’85
- Peer support through monthly meetings with cohort and director
- Bi-monthly CLEs to build practical skills needed to launch and sustain a successful Incubator practice. These include: Launching a Successful Practice, Marketing, Depositions, Fee Agreements, Discovery, and 10 Common Mistakes of New Attorneys
- All alumni privileges of the law library plus a free borrowing membership
- A one-year subscription to the case management software CLIO and Westlaw
- Numerous networking opportunities
