Current 2Ls are encouraged to apply for 2017-2018 membership
in the William
L. Dwyer Inn of Court. One of the Inn of Court’s functions is to serve 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 and defenders,
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 they work with the judges
and lawyers in those groups to develop and help lead the monthly CLEs – each pupilage
presents one CLE for the year.
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, Senior 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
2017-2018 are $100, which will cover the cost of the nine meals.
Applications for the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court are due Wednesday,
April 19 by 5 p.m. Application materials should be addressed to Prof. Ahrens
and Ms. Fullner but can be emailed to Jessica
Fuqua or delivered in person to 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 comprised of around 320 chapters and over 23,000 members.
