University of Washington School of Law
| University of Washington School of Law | |
|---|---|
| Parent school | University of Washington |
| Established | 1899 |
| School type | Public |
| Parent endowment | $2.968 billion (2016) |
| Dean | Tamara F. Lawson |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Enrollment | 522 (2022) |
| Faculty | 161 (2022) |
| USNWR ranking | 50th (2025) |
| Website | law.uw.edu |
| ABA profile | Standard 509 Report |
The University of Washington School of Law is the law school of the University of Washington, located on the northwest corner of the main campus in Seattle, Washington. The school is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and has been a member of the Association of American Law Schools since 1909.
The school was first organized in 1899. The current law building, the William H. Gates Hall, was completed and occupied in September 2003, funded by and named after William H. Gates Sr., the father of Microsoft-founder Bill Gates. Its architecture is modern and energy-efficient, with windows and skylights allowing natural light to fill the library and corridors. The school was previously located in the second Condon Hall from 1974–2003, located several blocks west of the main campus. From 1933-74 the law school occupied the first Condon Hall in The Quad, which was renamed "Gowen Hall" in 1974.