Public Service

Public service is a core value of the UW School of Law. A key pillar of the law school’s mission to be Leaders for the Global Common Good is the commitment to Generous Public Service.

We realize our commitment to Generous Public Service in many ways. To fulfill the Juris Doctor requirement, every student performs 60 hours of public service legal work. The public service requirement provides them with the opportunity to witness the importance of public service and thereby deepens their commitment to justice and the rule of law.

Students access information and opportunities about public service in two key ways. Our Clinical Law Program provides an opportunity for rich learning combined with service. The Center for Public Service Law offers a wide array of programming, professional development and career coaching and additional ways for students to fulfill their public service goals.

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