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Paying for Law School

Tuition & Expenses

Estimate of expenses for 2009-2010 for students in the J.D. Program

J.D. Tuition & Fees* 2009-2010
Resident students $22,267
Non-resident students $32,777
Other Budgeted Expenses*
Books and supplies $1,206
Room and board $12,876
Personal expenses $2,265
Transportation $1,524
Total Cost of Attendance for J.D. Students*
Resident students $40,138
Non-resident students $50,648

*These figures are subject to change

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Washington State Residency

Tuition and fees vary depending on whether a student is a resident of Washington or not. To be classified or reclassified as a resident for tuition and fee purposes, a student must establish a bona fide domicile in the state of Washington for purposes other than educational for the period of one year immediately prior to classification as a resident. A nonresident student who is enrolled for more than six credits a quarter will be presumed to be in the state of Washington for primarily educational purposes. Such period of enrollment shall not count toward the establishment of a bona fide domicile of one year in this state, unless the student proves that he or she has, in fact, established a bona fide domicile in this state primarily for purposes other than educational. See more information.