Gonzaga University School of Law

Gonzaga University School of Law is one of the oldest and most prestigious law schools in Washington State, having opened its doors in 1912. Located in the heart of Spokane, Gonzaga's law program attracts students from across the region looking for a quality legal education with a strong focus on ethics and social justice. Gonzaga Law offers a variety of degree options, including traditional J.D., LLM, and foreign exchange programs. Gonzaga was the first to offer an online LLM in Constitutional Law & Policy. Gonzaga law students benefit from small class sizes, personalized academic advising, and opportunities for hands-on learning experiences through clinical courses and externships. Gonzaga Law also offers a variety of international opportunities for its students, including study abroad programs and semester-long internships in countries around the world.

History

Gonzaga University's School of Law has long advocated advancing legal ethics and commerce. In 2006, the Center for Law, Ethics & Commerce was created to provide students and practicing lawyers with a comprehensive foundation in business knowledge and skills. In 2019, the Center was expanded to offer students an in-depth program incorporating business, technology, and innovation elements. The Center's commitment to the public good reflects its focus on providing students with a well-rounded education that prepares them to be ethical advocates in commerce. With access to cutting-edge resources, seminars, and lectures by leading experts in the field and an emphasis on pertinent current issues, the Center for Law, Ethics & Commerce at Gonzaga University School of Law is a premier institution for legal education.

Admissions

Applications for admission open in early September. If you're unsure about applying to law school or just beginning the application process, please take the time to read some of the excellent pre-law articles found here.

Statistics

Admissions Stats
Class of:	2020-2021	2021-2022
25th - 50th - 75th percentile LSAT	152 - 153 - 156	152 - 154 - 157
25th - 50th - 75th percentile GPA	3.22 - 3.43 - 3.63	3.23 - 3.51 - 3.72
Acceptance rate	59.2%	55.3%
Applications received	954	1366
Acceptances	565	755
Matriculants	97	91

Gonzaga University School of Law welcomed a new cohort of 1L students for the 2022 admissions cycle, with 1,366 applications and 755 offers. An impressive 25.03% yield rate saw 189 out of 755 applicants accept the offer to attend the school, making for a class size of 193.

As for the qualifications of these incoming 1Ls, the median LSAT score was 154, with the 25th percentile of 152 and the 75th percentile of 157. Similarly, the median GPA was 3.51, with a 25th percentile GPA of 3.23 and a 75th percentile GPA of 3.72.

The high qualifications of the incoming students demonstrate the excellent reputation and standards of Gonzaga University School of Law. The school prides itself on rigorous academics and its commitment to developing graduates who are well-prepared for practice and ethical professionals who possess a deep understanding of justice.

With such an impressive class size and range of qualifications, the 2022 cohort of 1Ls at Gonzaga University School of Law will surely be impressive. The school community looks forward to watching these students thrive and grow in the coming year and making their mark in the world of law.

Application Requirements

Gonzaga University School of Law has set forth a series of requirements for admission into its law program, including having a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), and submitting a Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report. The CAS report must include transcripts from all institutions attended.

In addition, applicants are asked to provide a two-page double-spaced personal statement which should include motivations for pursuing a legal education, a resume, and two letters of recommendation (with at least one coming from a college professor or instructor). If the applicant has been out of school for an extended period, letters from employers are accepted.

Finally, applicants may include an addendum relating to cultural and ethnic diversity, public service, or other relevant information for their application. It’s important to note that Gonzaga requires full disclosure on the application, and failure to comply could result in denial or dismissal after admission or registration.

Personal Statements

Gonzaga's personal statement prompt is broad; applicants are told that their statements should "provide the Admissions Committee with insight into your desire to attend law school." Personal statements should be no more than two double-spaced pages. The school gives the following additional advice about writing one's personal statement: "Don't treat your personal statement as a narrative version of your resume or academic background," and "Information relating to public service and cultural and ethnic diversity may be included in your personal statement or an addendum." If you're interested in improving your personal statement or even just looking for ideas to write about, Ken DeLeon, the creator of Top-Law-Schools.com, wrote a fantastic guide to personal statements, which can be found here for free. In addition, for more information about writing addenda, click here.

When to Apply

Prospective students applying to Gonzaga should send their applications sooner rather than later. Dr. Lee confirms that applicants benefit from turning in their applications early. The school's submission deadline for the traditional 3-year program is April 15^th, and the submission deadline for the Accelerated J.D. program is February 15^th, but as Dr. Lee says, applying earlier than that is best.

Letters of Recommendation

Gonzaga's letter of recommendation requirements are similar to most other schools. Applicants must send in at least two letters of recommendation with their application. The school requests that at least one letter be "written by a college professor or instructor familiar with your classroom performance, writing level, and analytical and critical thinking skills." Furthermore, if one has been out of the classroom for several years, "letters from employers and others which effectively assess your abilities, skills, motivation, and sense of responsibility are also helpful." For additional advice on obtaining letters of recommendation, click here.

Transfer Students

Students wishing to transfer to Gonzaga have an admissions process similar to first-year students. Transfer students must also submit a letter of good standing from their current school, an official transcript, and two letters of academic recommendation sent directly from their current law school. To read a fantastic article about transferring, click here.

Diversity and Underrepresented Minorities (URM)

Because of their disadvantaged histories in the United States, certain minorities enjoy a significant boost in the application process. To read more about this boost and whether you classify it as a URM, click here. In addition, many pre-law programs are specifically created to help URM applicants get accepted to top schools. To read more about some of these programs, click here.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Gonzaga University School of Law's annual student budget for the 2022-23 academic year includes tuition costs of $50,070. This is a considerable amount to pay, but Gonzaga provides an exceptional education with an excellent return on investment. The university consistently ranks among the top universities in the nation for academics, quality of teaching, and bar passage rate. Gonzaga's faculty comprises highly respected and accomplished legal professionals focused on providing students with the best learning experience. Additionally, the university offers flexible financial aid packages to help make law school a reality for all students, regardless of their financial situation. With academic excellence and affordability, Gonzaga University School of Law is an excellent choice for legal education students.

Cost of Attendance

Traditional 3-year J.D. Program Academic Year: Fall and Spring Semesters

Board	$6,560
Books & Supplies	$1,278
Loan Fees	$1,176
Personal Expenses	$2,180
Required Fees	$165
Room	$9,495
Transportation	$1,720
Tuition (based on full-time enrollment)	$50,070
TOTAL	$72,644

Executive 2-Year J.D. Program (first FOUR terms) Academic Year: Summer, Fall, Spring, and Summer II Semesters

Meals	$10,890
Books & Supplies	$2,121
Loan Fees	$1,952
Personal Expenses	$3,619
Required Fees	$165
Room	$15,825
Transportation	$2,855
Tuition (based full-time enrollment)	$100,140
TOTAL	$137,567

Scholarships

Gonzaga University School of Law is committed to investing in the future of its students and offers more than $2 million in scholarships each year for incoming 1L pupils. These merit-based scholarships are awarded considering a student's academic excellence, including their undergraduate GPA and LSAT scores. This generous financial aid is guaranteed, non-conditional, and renewable for the duration of the student's program. Renewal requirements include full-time enrollment and meeting good academic standards. Gonzaga University School of Law is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals and providing the best education possible. They are committed to ensuring students can access the necessary resources to succeed.

Carl Maxey Social Justice Scholarship

Gonzaga University School of Law offers the Carl Maxey Social Justice Scholarship to new traditional three-year J.D. students yearly. This award is a full tuition scholarship to help students passionate about public service pursue their legal ambitions. To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must submit their application by February 15th. Executive Two-Year J.D. students are not eligible for this award at this time.

Honorable Franklin D. Burgess Law Scholarship

The Gonzaga University School of Law is proud to offer the Honorable Franklin D. Burgess Law Scholarship to an outstanding, diverse incoming student each year. This scholarship was instituted to recognize the excellence of Franklin "Frank" Burgess, a distinguished law school alumnus.

Diversity in Technology & IP Law Scholarship & Internship

Gonzaga University School of Law offers a remarkable chance for incoming students - the Diversity in Technology and IP Law Scholarship and Internship. This incredible experience consists of two parts: financial aid and an opportunity to gain valuable skills crucial to the legal field.

Outside Scholarships

When a student at Gonzaga University School of Law receives a scholarship from an outside source, it must be reported to the Financial Aid Office. This is so that the scholarship can be added to the student's record for tracking and applied as anticipated aid. The financial aid package offered by the university will not be reduced if an outside scholarship is received. Instead, the loan program will be adjusted to consider the amount of the private scholarship. This allows students to retain their Gonzaga scholarships while using additional external funds. Students need to remember that all outside scholarships must be reported to the Financial Aid Office for them to affect their financial aid package.

Law Foundation Scholarships

The Gonzaga University School of Law offers Foundation scholarships to support current students through several scholarship programs. Students must reapply annually to continue receiving these scholarships into law school's second and third years. The notification and instructions for this process are sent via the student's law school email account.

Loans

• Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans
  

In recent years, the Federal Government has changed the student loan program, ending the subsidized Stafford loan for Graduate students. This means that borrowers are responsible for paying interest while they are in school. Gonzaga University School of Law provides eligible students with Federal Direct Loans, which can be managed online at StudentAid.gov. Those who wish to receive these loans must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. This is the only way to ascertain their eligibility and determine the amount of money they may be eligible to borrow.

• Federal Graduate Plus Loan Program
  

The Federal Graduate PLUS Loan Program is an excellent option for graduate students who need extra funds to cover their educational expenses. This loan allows borrowers to take out long-term, low-interest loans that don't require the borrower to have an adverse credit history. The amount of money a student can borrow through the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan Program is determined by subtracting the total financial aid they were awarded from the cost of attendance. To apply for this loan, students must visit StudentAid.gov and complete an application and a promissory note. Gonzaga University School of Law is committed to helping its graduate students find suitable financing options for their education, including offering the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan Program.

• Private (Alternative) Loans
  

Private (Alternative) Loans are financial products various banks offer to help students cover the costs of their college educations. They usually require a credit-worthy cosigner for approval, and while they tend to offer lower initial interest rates than other loan programs, they also come with drawbacks. Private loans cannot be consolidated with any federal loans, and repayment terms and options are not as flexible. Additionally, these loans do not qualify for public service loan forgiveness programs.

• Direct to Consumer Loans
  

Direct to Consumer Loans are a type of private educational loan that can be offered to students by lenders who do not require school certification. Although these loans may provide a convenient way for students to access additional funds for educational expenses, it is essential to note that taking out such a loan can have severe implications for an existing financial aid package. Specifically, if a student obtains a Direct to Consumer Loan, their current federal loan(s) and work-study will likely be reduced to accommodate the new loan.

Law School Culture

The social atmosphere in Spokane is one that many students report enjoying. Although the city could be slightly more exciting, it offers a relaxing and reasonably stimulating environment for students. One former student remarks, "Spokane isn't everyone's dream city, and I understand that. However, it has what most of us require (some good restaurants, bars, movie theaters, etc.)." Another student decided to attend after visiting the school's campus; he writes, "I think what finally pushed me over the edge on deciding Gonzaga over some higher ranked schools was a campus visit. The campus is incredible, and the town had a nice, laid-back feel." Yet another student elaborates:

First and foremost, Spokane is a beautiful place. It has numerous parks and outdoor activities to participate in. Spokane is a destination for outdoor types, from floating the rivers and boating in the lakes to mountain hikes and rolling hills. It is not a big city by any stretch of the imagination, which comes with its advantages and drawbacks. It has limitations regarding shopping variety, but as a "starving student", that's not a huge concern for me. Regarding going outside the city for entertainment, Seattle is the closest big city (about 4 hours away) and is easily accessible on the weekends.

Plenty of different options exist for those looking to have fun in Spokane. For instance, several museums and theaters are in town; some include the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and Armed Forces & Aerospace Museum. As mentioned above, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from; places such as Sante, Central Food, and Clover are all farm-to-table eateries. Coffee shops abound, and there are numerous bars and cheap and mid-priced places to eat, especially in the downtown and Gonzaga campus areas.

Finally, if you're looking for a more active venture, there are plenty of hiking and biking trails around Spokane, and one can enjoy the beautiful outdoors at parks like Mount Spokane State Park and Riverside State Park. Gonzaga always has an exciting basketball team to watch when NCAA Tournament time rolls around, and Spokane also hosts a hockey team (Chiefs), a minor league baseball team (Indians), and an arena football team (Shock).

Transportation

As stated above, Spokane is not a large city. However, one cannot always rely on walking to different locations, as one Gonzaga student explains:

Most things are within reasonable walking distance. Safeway is five minutes from campus, and the downtown mall and cinema are a pleasant 20-minute walk away. However, Spokane also dishes out some downright filthy weather, making walks of any distance seem like profoundly bad ideas.

The same student also says:

Although there are several bus stops right next to campus, Gonzaga students avoid public transportation like the plague. And for a good reason—the busses are sporadic and somewhat sleazy and often don't run close to desired destinations. Since they are intermittent, and there is not much of a student discount, there's very little incentive to ride.

Finally, the same student believes that the only real solution is having access to a car. So, if you own a car, you should most likely bring it to school! The law school has a designated parking lot, so parking on campus should not be too much of an issue.

Gonzaga also recently became a ZipCar station and Gonzaga students (including Law students) receive a reduced-cost membership to the ZipCar service.

Housing

The school does not seem to help much with housing for law students. One current student explains, "Gonzaga doesn't do much to help students find housing. Most people live within 10-15 minutes of campus, but the undergrads usually snatch up the housing in the immediate vicinity." Several useful websites can be found here, but students will be mostly left on their own to find housing in the area.

Finding housing on campus is possible, but the costs are significantly higher than living off campus. The average monthly room/board on campus runs around $750, while it's quite easy to find a studio for $300 and a 1BR for $450 in town or even a 2BR for around $600.

Facilities

Gonzaga University School of Law is a modern four-story building situated right on the banks of the Spokane River and along the Centennial Trail in the southeast corner of Gonzaga University. When it opened in 2000, it was designed exclusively for legal education. It provided students, faculty, staff, and community members with all the necessary resources to learn and practice law.

The building houses classrooms, seminar rooms, a two-story Courtroom, offices, and student lounges. On-site amenities include the three-story law library, open for students, faculty, staff, and community use; students can reserve quiet study rooms whenever the library is open. And to keep everyone energized and focused, Cafe Lawte coffee shop offers espresso drinks, tea, sandwiches, and salads. All these resources combine to offer Gonzaga University School of Law students a top-notch legal education in a state-of-the-art facility.

Extracurriculars

Like most law schools, students at Gonzaga Law can choose from many (31) of different student organizations. Clubs range from being focused on different countries and ethnicities, such as the Asian Pacific Islander Law Caucus, Native American Law Caucus, and Gonzaga Hispanic Law Caucus; to exploring different areas of the law, such as the Gonzaga Intellectual Property Law Association, International Law Society, and Tax Law Society. There are also several activity-based clubs, such as the Student Organization for Victim Advocacy, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, and the Rod & Gun (Hunting & Fishing) club. Overall, students should be able to find something to get involved in while at Gonzaga.

Academics and Curriculum

At Gonzaga University School of Law, students will be immersed in an intensive and comprehensive investigation of the law. They will need to carefully read and study each aspect, break it down into its parts, and then build it back up again. The knowledge gained by students here is not simply theoretical; they can put their newfound understanding into practice.

To ensure students acquire the necessary skills to embark on successful legal careers, Gonzaga Law provides its students with a two-year compulsory legal research and writing requirement. Students will learn how to craft briefs and memos, conduct negotiations, devise strategies and arguments, and make their cases in court. On top of this, they will participate in oral advocacy competitions and hone their public speaking skills.

Ultimately, the goal of Gonzaga Law is to give students a comprehensive understanding of the law that will not only prepare them for a career in law but also enable them to ask themselves: “Have I done the right thing on this case?” and ensure justice prevails. By the end of their degree, students will be able to answer this question confidently and make a real difference in people’s lives.

Experiential Learning

Gonzaga University School of Law is dedicated to providing students with real-world legal experience. All students must engage in experiential learning, allowing them to serve real clients and work with licensed attorneys or judges. This helps ensure that Gonzaga Law graduates have the necessary skills to hit the ground running upon graduation.

Law Clinic

Gonzaga University School of Law offers seven clinics that give students a chance to gain practical experience and essential legal skills. The clinics offer credits that count towards fulfilling the Experiential Learning requirement needed for graduation. Each intern is given a chance to represent clients in all stages of dispute resolution. They are expected to make decisions with their client's best interest in mind, all under the supervision of an experienced attorney. As part of their experience, interns can collaborate with clients and other attorneys on their cases. In addition, students participating in these clinics get hands-on experience negotiating settlements, drafting pleadings and motions, depositing, preparing witnesses for testimony, conducting legal research, and arguing cases in court. Through the clinics, students experience first-hand how the legal system works while sharpening their legal skills. The Gonzaga University School of Law Law Clinic provides an excellent way for students to gain valuable experience that will benefit them in their future careers.

Externship Program

Gonzaga University School of Law allows students to participate in an externship program. Students can find placements both near and far, ranging from federal and state governments, non-profit and not-for-profit organizations, to courts of all kinds. Some examples of placements that Gonzaga Law students have engaged in are within Senator offices, prosecutor and public defender offices, city attorneys, university legal departments, and other low-income legal services.

Externships provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain real-world experience in their chosen field of law. Students involved in the externship program have the chance to develop valuable skills such as researching and writing in a legal capacity, attending court proceedings and conversing with judges, collaborating with other law professionals, and getting to experience what it is honestly like to practice law.

Gonzaga's Executive Two-Year J.D. Program

Gonzaga University School of Law is offering a Two-Year Executive J.D. Program to accommodate busy professionals with the opportunity to obtain their law degree in two years. This unique program offers a blended curriculum comprised of law, business, and leadership courses taught by experienced professors on the Gonzaga campus in Spokane, Washington. Moreover, the program is ABA-accredited, which enables students to sit for the bar exam in any U.S. jurisdiction upon graduation.

Gonzaga's Executive Two-Year J.D. The program provides collaborative learning experiences between the Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Gonzaga School of Business Administration, and the Gonzaga School of Leadership Studies. This provides students with a well-rounded education and experience as they pursue their J.D. Applications for the next cohort beginning May 2023 are now open.

Joint Degrees

The school also has three different dual degrees: JD / MSW, JD / MBA, and JD / MAcc. The latter two degrees are offered in "conjunction with the Gonzaga University Graduate School of Business." The school reports the JD / MSW to be "highly selective," with only four students each year participating in the program. To read more about joint degrees and why one might pursue one, click here and here. One student remarked on the usefulness of the JD / MBA program:

Gonzaga offers several joint degree programs, and I know several people utilize them. However, I fail to see the advantage of attaining a joint JD/MBA program given the downturn in the business & finance market. Several attorneys and hiring managers have told me that it matters very little whether a potential associate has an MBA, as the JD program is a significantly stronger at most schools that offer joint degrees. They advised me that it would not be in my best interest to spend an additional $30K to attain a degree that would not increase my earning potential by any significant amount, if at all.

This student is largely correct; a JD / MBA (and most other joint degrees) is a specialized degree that should only be obtained in special circumstances. As stated above, the amount of money and time invested in pursuing such a degree could be better spent elsewhere in most situations.

Professors

Applicants should be glad to know that professors at Gonzaga have a wide variety of viewpoints. One student remarks:

, Unlike some other schools I've attended, I think there is a fair balance among the professors, but I think that is expected at a Jesuit university. There is certainly a strong contingency of liberal and conservative professors, but for the most part, it is not a consistent theme in any particular class. Like any school, some professors are more approachable than others; it just takes some time to figure it out.

So, whether you're liberal or conservative, you should be able to find a professor with similar views and interests.

Public Interest

As mentioned above, Gonzaga is very interested in providing legal aid to the public. The school's Jesuit principles are shown through its 30-hour public service requirement for graduation. Former Dean Martin explains the type of work that students can pursue this requirement:

For the graduation requirement, the term "public service" is broadly interpreted and encompasses both traditional pro bono legal work and a broad range of volunteer charitable and community work. Students have traditionally fulfilled this requirement by working with legal service providers, environmental organizations, religious charities, and other organizations. Many student groups at Gonzaga organize public service activities.

There is a Center for Law in Public Service, staffed by a full-time attorney at Gonzaga Law that houses several programs and opportunities for public service. These include the Moderate Means Program, pro bono graduation distinction, FLASH family law training program, and more.

A current student confirms that public interest is a focus for quite a few students at Gonzaga; he writes, "There is a significant group of students who are interested in public interest law. This is probably one of the biggest draws of Gonzaga. The popularity of the clinic evidence this." In addition, the Thomas More scholarship mentioned above is for students looking to enter public interest work. Students in the program must work at least three years of full-time public service work within five years after graduation. The school also has a program called University Legal Assistance, which is the source of all Gonzaga's clinical programs. Different Clinics offered include a General Practice Clinic, Business Law Clinic, Elder Law Clinic, Environmental Law Clinic, Federal Tax Law Clinic, Indian Law Clinic, and Mortgage Mediation Clinic.

For example, the Federal Tax Clinic allows students to "represent low-income clients in IRS examination and collection matters, including audits, offers in compromise, penalty abatements, innocent spouse claims, appeals, Tax Court cases, etc." In addition, "Students also provide community outreach and education regarding tax obligations and benefits to persons with limited English proficiency, especially during tax season each year." As another example, the General Practice Clinic covers various cases, ranging from family law to housing to prisoners' rights. Students learn to "interview and counsel clients, research the legal basis for clients' claims," and "investigate the factual basis for clients' claims." Suffice it to say, students will get plenty of real-world experience in the clinics offered at Gonzaga.

Journals

Gonzaga Law has two different journals in which students can participate: the Gonzaga Law Review and the Gonzaga Journal of International Law. Former Dean Martin explains the process behind applying:

The selection process for the Gonzaga Law Review and the Gonzaga Journal of International Law are competitions. Any student meeting the minimum GPA requirement can complete an application and prepare a submission to be scored by the editorial board of the relevant publication.

The minimum GPA requirement for both journals is 2.70; students must maintain a GPA above this for the entirety of their participation on either journal or they will be put on probation and eventually dismissed. It is stated that applicants to the Law Review must receive a "minimum average score of 70 out of 100 in the comment competition as outlined by the editorial board following the Gonzaga Law Review bylaws." The requirements are slightly murkier for the Journal of International Law; it is simply stated that "election of new GJIL members shall be limited to a number that the Executive Editorial Board feels is necessary for the optimum operation of the Journal." One should note that the Journal of International Law is published online here. Interestingly, one student remarks that most students don't seem very interested in the journals at Gonzaga. He explains further:

There doesn't seem to be much interest amongst the students in getting involved with the two journals. The top "A-type" personalities all vie for the journals, but it seems by, and large most people are indifferent to them. More people seem interested in the clubs and other activities involved with Gonzaga.

That being said, if one wants a better chance of finding a job, working on one of the journals is never a bad idea.

Employment Prospects and Bar Passage

Gonzaga University School of Law graduates can look forward to a bright future, as the median salary for those who enter the private sector is $60,000. This figure increases to $63,000 if they go into the private sector. Furthermore, 53.8% of law graduates from Gonzaga choose to work at law firms, while 13.2% become clerks for a judge and 12.1% enter public interest.

These statistics are further bolstered by the fact that 93.0% of Gonzaga graduates pass their bar exam on their first attempt, demonstrating the school's commitment to providing students with top-notch education and preparation for their legal careers. With such an impressive graduate success rate, it's clear that Gonzaga University School of Law is an excellent option for anyone pursuing a law degree. Gonzaga students can rest assured knowing that their hard work and dedication at the university will pay off in the long run, as they can look forward to solid job prospects and good salaries coming out of school. By choosing Gonzaga, students can take advantage of an excellent legal education and start their journey toward a successful career.

Quality of Life

Gonzaga University School of Law offers a unique experience for its students to explore the beautiful Inland Pacific Northwest. Spokane provides an abundance of outdoor activities all year round, from skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in the winter to picking pumpkins in the fall. The four distinct seasons create a perfect backdrop for Gonzaga Law students to engage in activities such as golfing, boating, and hiking. Along the banks of the Spokane River and within walking distance of downtown Spokane, Gonzaga’s campus also allows easy access to miles of biking and jogging trails. Not only is Gonzaga Law close to several opportunities for outdoor recreation, but it also offers affordable parking right out front. With endless recreational activities, big city attractions, and easy access to the Spokane River, Gonzaga Law School is the perfect place to explore and take advantage of the Inland Pacific Northwest.

Synopsis

Gonzaga University School of Law provides its students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become leaders in their community. With a focus on progress, service, and stewardship, graduates from law school will be prepared to make lasting impacts in their respective fields.

The law school offers diverse programs integrating theory and practice, allowing students to gain hands-on experience. It also seeks to create an inclusive learning environment that celebrates the values of respect, justice, and equality.

Contact Information

Gonzaga University School of Law
Admissions Office
721 N CINCINNATI ST.
SPOKANE, WA 99220-3528
Email: admissions@lawschool.gonzaga.edu
Phone: (509) 313-5532

https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-law#

Summary

Established	2006
Location	SPOKANE, WA
Dean	Jacob H. Rooksby
2022 US News Ranking	116th
LSAT Median Score	154
GPA Median Score	3.51
Bar Passage Rate	93% (2022)
Employment Rate	32% (2022)
Cost	$50,070(Traditional 3-year J.D. Program) $100,140 (Executive 2-Year J.D. Program (first FOUR terms))
Average Debt	$111,448
Application Deadline	April 15, 2023

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