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- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Gonzaga, Seattle University, and University of Washington Seattle.
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- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Gonzaga, Seattle University, and University of Washington Seattle.
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Gonzaga University School Of Law • Spokane, WA
Studying Law (completion in 1980)
• 9/23/2011
"I felt that upon graduating and passing the Bar I was prepared to to handle any reasonable challenge that came my way. Many years have passed but I still have that feeling that I gained from my education."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | This is a small school and is expensive, but the quality of legal education is unmatched in my opinion. I have worked with (and against) attorneys from many other schools and I firmly believe that the quality of my education is at least as good as, if not better than, any other school. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | Despite the fact that it is a small private school in an out-of-the way corner of the country, my school has a pretty good reputation. It cannot compete with large, prestigious schools, but my feeling has always been that this sort of competition is not the goal. |
| Program Quality | 8 | Gonzaga University is a Jesuit institution and, as such, has very high standards. The requirement to constantly strive, and to understand thoroughly rather than learn by rote, were very helpful to me. I place a high value on the quality of my education. |
| Instruction | 9 | The standards of my law school were quite high and the faculty constantly encouraged students to strive for excellence. The atmosphere was always one that encourage students to go beyond the mere letter of the law to a true understanding of philosophy. |
| How Difficult | 8 | Jesuits are tough taskmasters. They have very high expectations and little tolerance for sloth. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Students were encouraged to obtain hands on experience through employment or work at the school's low income legal clinic. I was working myself as a paralegal most of the time, so I didn't have much contact with these programs. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | The school offers both day and evening classes as well as a summer program. Students are allowed to "mix and match" day and evening classes to suit their schedules. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | I must answer in two parts. When I attended the school it was located in an old Catholic high school just of the Gonzaga University campus. It was adequate and did have a great deal of space for the library. Some years ago the university built a new, large, state of the art law school that is absolutely marvelous and has just about every facility one could desire. |
| Social Life | 4 | I'm not a real party person. Also, I was married and working while I attended school, so, although I made some lifelong friends there, I did not participate in social activities that often. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I assume it is average. I secured employment on my own before I graduated and never availed myself of placement assistance. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | My school has an active alumni network. On the downside, they are always after me for money. |
Seattle University School Of Law • Seattle, WA
Studying Law (completion in 2011)
• 10/19/2011
"The professors are approachable and helpful. The student body also worked together, rather than against each other, to make the law school experience a quality one."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | For students who wish to stay in Washington or relocate to the pacific northwest, I would highly recommend SU. SU has a large number of alumni in the area, creating amazing networking opportunities and is overall an exceptional legal institution. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | The school is nationally ranked in the top 100 law schools in the nation. The writing program is one of the top in the country. Unfortunately, SU's strengths are overshadowed by the UW law school, also in Seattle. |
| Program Quality | 9 | Seattle University provided a diverse learning atmosphere. The students and professors worked together for the benefit of the legal community. |
| Instruction | 8 | A large focus was placed on practical experience. Many of the instructors had practical, rather than educational backgrounds which added richness to the material. |
| How Difficult | 6 | The courses required large amounts of reading. Beyond that, the work was minimal and manageable. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | As at most law schools, the focus of the curriculum is on book learning. However, SU does provide a large number of clinical opportunities allowing students to gain practical experience in the community. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The school offers a wide variety of classes. Due to the large part time program offered, there are opportunities for all students to take classes at all hours of the day. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The building is relatively new and modern. The library is spacious with plenty of study terminals and private study space. Additionally, there is food services and most importantly coffee services in the building! |
| Social Life | 9 | The clubs on campus are very active. Activities range from academic interests to community involvement. |
| Placement Services | 8 | The economy has led to a large number of unemployed graduates. However, the school provides a lot of services and opportunities to those alumni looking for work. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | The alumni community is fairly active in the area. Additionally, the school's alumni services office keeps in good contact with alumni. |
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