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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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2007-2008 Gates Public Service Law Speaker Series

Nancy Polikoff Nancy Polikoff
Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law

Monday, April 28, 2008, 4:00 pm
Room 133, University of Washington School of Law


Derek DouglasDerek Douglas
Director of the Washington Office of the Governor for the State of New York

March 31, 2008, 4:00 pm
Room 133, University of Washington School of Law


John TetonJohn Teton
Director, International Food Security Treaty Campaign

October 22, 2007, 4:00 p.m.
Room 133, University of Washington School of Law
Reception following in Room 115

This event is co-sponsored by the UW Global Health and Justice Project and UW Department of Global Health.

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Meet the Scholars

2006 and 2007 Gates Scholars

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

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