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The William H. Gates Public Service Law Program

The University of Washington School of Law is proud to announce the William H. Gates Public Service Law Program. Created in honor of William H. Gates Sr., a prominent Washington state attorney and public servant, this program awards five scholarships on an annual basis to first year students entering the UW School of Law J.D. program. Each Gates PSL scholarship award will cover tuition, books, other normal fees imposed for University and UW School of Law enrollment, costs of room and board and incidental expenses. Acceptance of a Gates PSL scholarship represents a commitment on the part of each recipient ("Scholar") to work in public service for five years following graduation.

The presence of this Program at the UW School of Law cements our institution’s commitment to public service and enhances the experience of the entire law school and university community.

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2008-2009 Gates Public Service Law Speaker Series

Vincent Warren Vincent Warren
Director of Center for Constitutional Rights

Monday, September 29, 2008, 3:00-5:00 pm
Room 115, University of Washington School of Law


John McKay and Hon. Don Horowitz John McKay
Seattle University professor and former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington
Hon. Don Horowitz
retired King County Superior Court Judge

Monday, October 6, 2008, 4:00-6:00 pm
Room 138, University of Washington School of Law


Hon. Richard Paez Hon. Richard Paez
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Monday, October 27, 2008, 4:00-5:00 pm
Room 133, University of Washington School of Law


Karen J. Hanrahan Karen J. Hanrahan ’00
Vice President for International Peace and Stability at MPRI, an L-3 Communications company

Monday, November 17, 2008, 4:00-6:00 pm
Room 133, University of Washington School of Law


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Meet the Scholars

UW School of Law Announces 2008 Gates Scholars
The UW School of Law is proud to announce the five recipients of the Gates PSL Scholarship for 2008-09: Wyatt Golding, Lillian Hewko, Nicholas Marritz, Miranda Strong, and Rebecca Watson.

2008-2009 Gates Scholars

The Gates Public Service Law Scholars with William H. Gates, Sr.

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