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Technology and access to information is paramount at Gonzaga. The 鈥渢op notch鈥 facilities and 鈥渋ncredibly helpful library assistants鈥 make research a breeze. 鈥淭here is a concerted effort to familiarize students with every online resource that is available (as well as) with information in more traditional formats.鈥 In addition, 鈥渢he library and staff work very hard to ensure students have access to the most relevant and up to date materials.鈥 This works hand-in-hand with the accolades the legal research and writing program receives. This four-semester program, with an optional fifth semester, gives students 鈥渁n ability to research better than most and have experience drafting multiple legal memorandums, motions to the court, and appellate briefs.鈥
The new required skills labs during 1L year 鈥渘eed drastic improvements,鈥 due in part to an inconsistent approach between professors, but this is balanced by the two-year LRW program, 鈥渨hich really helps a student compete for hard to get internships and compete with bigger schools like University of Washington.鈥 The idea is to give students practical, hands-on experience that will allow them to succeed in the real world. The school also has 鈥渁n excellent mentorship program that they do not force the students to participate in even though it is an excellent opportunity.鈥 In addition, 鈥渢he clinic and externship requirements are great. They require real world experience so you are practice ready when you graduate.鈥 Overall, the 鈥渨onderful facilities, faculty that cares about the students, and very helpful professional development office鈥 make Gonzaga stand taller than its size would seem to allow.
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That said, 鈥渢here is a glaring lack of diversity at the school.鈥 As a Jesuit school, a certain conservative atmosphere comes as no surprise, but some students complain about an 鈥渙verall sense of intolerance鈥 in some areas. 鈥淲hile I recognize that it is a Jesuit Catholic school,鈥 one student said, 鈥渢his is counter to the school鈥檚 mission of tolerance and respect for all.鈥 Those who do fit into the atmosphere here, though鈥攁nd most do鈥攆ind that 鈥渟tudents are encouraged to work together and have good relations with each other.鈥 Indeed, 鈥渋t is easy to standout, get personalized attention, and get involved at Gonzaga Law.鈥 This kind of camaraderie is welcome, since many students complain that Spokane is a 鈥渂oring鈥 town. Students must often create their own distractions, which tend to focus on outdoor activities like biking, rock climbing, and more. Thankfully, Glacier National Park, Banff, Seattle, Northern Idaho, and lower British Columbia are all within a few hours, making weekend getaways varied and easily accessible.
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Spokane, WA 99220-3528