Current 2Ls are encouraged to apply for 2016-2017
membership in the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court. The Inn of Court serves, among
other things, as an educational and mentoring organization to law students who
are dedicated to the pursuit of high-quality, ethical lawyering.
The general
membership of the Inn is made up of judges, professors, law firm partners,
prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other lawyers with varying levels of
practice experience. The Inn meets on the Seattle University campus the second
Tuesday night of each of the nine months of the academic year for drinks,
dinner, networking, and a CLE presentation.
Students are each assigned to one of seven sub-groups, called pupilages,
where students work with the judges and lawyers in those groups to develop and
help lead the monthly CLEs.
Applications require a resume and a letter of interest
detailing why you would like to join the Inn. There are seven spots
available for Seattle University law students and applications will be reviewed
by Professor Deborah Ahrens and Erin Fullner, Associate Director of the Center
for Professional Development.
Selection criteria include a demonstrated interest in
litigation and dispute resolution, participation in activities supporting that
interest, and a thoughtful and compelling cover letter. The membership dues for
2016-2017 are $100, which will cover the cost of all the meals.
Applications for the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court are due Monday,
April 18 by 5 p.m. Application materials can be submitted to Jessica Fuqua
through email at fuquaj@seattleu.edu
or in person in the Dean’s Offices in Sullivan Hall on the 2nd
Floor.
The William L. Dwyer Inn of Court is part of the American Inns of Court, a national organization which is comprised of around 320
chapters and over 23,000 members.
Questions can be directed to Professor Deborah Ahrens, Erin
Fullner, or Jessica Fuqua.
