Inn of Court is an educational and mentoring organization open 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
Dwyer 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 (student members must be available to participate for
the entire nine-month period). 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 letter of interest detailing why you would like to join
the Inn. There are seven spots available for Seattle University law students
who will be 3Ls during the 2018-2019 academic year (part-time students are
invited to participate in either their 3L or 4L year) and applications will be
reviewed by Deborah Ahrens, William C. Oltman
Professor of Teaching Excellence, and Erin Fullner, Senior Associate Director of the
Center for Professional Development.
Selection
criteria include a demonstrated interest in litigation or dispute resolution,
participation in activities supporting that interest, and a compelling cover letter. Student membership dues for 2018-2019 will be $100 and will cover the cost of the nine meals.
Applications
for the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court are due Monday, April 16 by 5:00 p.m.
Application materials should be addressed to Prof. Ahrens and Ms. Fullner but
should either be emailed to Jessica Fuqua or delivered in person
to the Dean’s Offices in Sullivan Hall on the 2nd Floor.
