Asian Law Center
After admission to the Asian & Comparative Law LL.M. Program
Summer Institute in Transnational Law and Practice
All international candidates in the Asian and Comparative Law program are encouraged to participate in the Summer Institute in Transnational Law and Practice at the University of Washington School of Law in preparation for the LL.M. program. Our experience is that students who complete the Summer Institute before commencing their LL.M. have an easier transition to graduate study and perform better in their LL.M.
The Summer Institute is a two-week intensive non-credit program at the Law School specifically designed to introduce international law students and attorneys to the structure, culture and thinking of the American Legal System. The program focuses on three areas—Introduction to the American Legal System and Practice, Legal Skills and Methodology, and Legal English. Sample topics include the United States Constitution, government branches and sources of law, criminal and civil court systems and procedures, how to read and brief cases, and persuasive legal writing and argumentation. All classes are taught by law faculty and practitioners who are experienced in cross-cultural communication.
The Summer Institute is a separate academic program from the LL.M. and has its own fees and registration procedure. Details about the Summer Institute, schedule, accommodation, registration and visa procedures are available at the Summer Institute for Transnational Law and Practice
Summer Institute in English for Business & Law (SIEBL)
SIEBL is a five-week program offered through UW International Outreach Programs for international students in business and law who are planning to attend a graduate program. Students wishing to improve their academic English prior to starting the Institute in Transnational Law & Practice may find this program useful. SIEBL Website
Housing
Seattle is divided into numerous unique neighborhoods. Most University of Washington students prefer to live in neighborhoods such as the University District, Ravenna, Wallingford, or Capitol Hill for their proximity to the University. ASUW’s Student Housing Affairs office maintains lists of rental houses, apartments, and boarding houses - location is: G20 Student Union (HUB),
Telephone 206.543.8997. Other off-campus housing options can be found through:
Students can also apply for graduate student housing on campus. For more information on the types of housing available, please visit the Housing and Food Services website.
Health Services
The University operates the Hall Health Primary Care Center as a medical care facility for currently enrolled UW students and, on a fee-for-service basis, for their dependents. Services offered include primary care clinics and specialty clinics (Women’s, Sports Medicine, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Immunization, Travel Clinics and Counseling).
Childcare
The University of Washington has many childcare options available to UW students, most at additional cost.