Department of Law, Societies and Justice

This week at the UW, listen to a discussion on global challenges, join the Herny Art Museum for a roundtable discussion, and more.

A proposal introduced during Seattle City Council’s budget deliberations would allow judges and juries the option to dismiss misdemeanor crimes that were committed because of poverty or while a person was experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or substance-use disorder. Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology and of law, societies and justice, and Alexes Harris, professor of sociology at the UW, are quoted.

UW professors are adapting to online learning in creative ways to encrich student experience and connect students with complex issues.

Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology and of laws, societies and justice, is quoted.

Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology and law, society, and justice is quoted in this article about law and order politics.

Steve Herbert, professor of law, societies, and justice and of geography, is referenced in this article discussing common myths about policing.

Law, societies & justice major Samantha Fredman focused on societal inequities through courses and work at a local shelter.

Students in the Interdisciplinary Honors class “Citizen Acts to Challenge Poverty” collaborated with Real Change to bring the exhibit Portraits for Change.

UW volunteers visited his second grade class on the Makah Reservation. Now Auston Jimmicum is a UW student and paying it forward. 

Law, Societies, and Justice major Auston Jimmicum is profiled on his journey towards the UW and his time here.

Co-owners of Off the Rez, Cecilia Rikard (BA, Laws, Society and Justice, 2006)and Mark McConnell, open their cafe at the new Burke Museum,

Eight exceptional Arts & Sciences students have been selected as 2019 Dean's Medalists and Graduate Medalists.

Yolanda Barton (BA, Laws, Societies, and Justice, 2004 | MC, Digital Media, 2018) wants to use virtual reality to preserve the music history of Seattle.         

Sixteen UW students and alumni were awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year, and one has been named an alternate.

With Hey Mentor, an online mentoring program, Kevin Truong (BA, 2016) is helping students prepare for college.