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Willamette University School of Law is a forward-thinking and innovative law school located in Salem, Oregon.

25/09/2026

Law school is about more than learning the law. It’s also about finding your community, exploring your interests, and building connections that shape your experience beyond the classroom.

The annual Student Organization Fair gives Willamette Law students N opportunity to discover the many organizations, communities, and leadership opportunities available to them throughout law school.

22/09/2026

We are thrilled to welcome University of California, Berkeley School of Law clinical law professor David B. Oppenheimer to Willamette Law on Thursday, September 24. He will discuss his latest book, “The Diversity Principle: The Story of a Transformative Idea.”

Professor Oppenheimer is a clinical professor of law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and co-director of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law. He is the author or editor of 10 books and numerous articles on U.S. and global discrimination law.

The discussion will begin at 12:00 p.m. in Room 201 of the Truman Wesley Collins Legal Center. It is open to members of the Willamette University community.

21/09/2026

Willamette Law proudly welcomes new faculty members whose unique expertise and perspectives will enrich our classrooms and community. Read more about our newest faculty: https://bit.ly/3Vvv6os

18/09/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Harvard Law School Professor Lawrence Lessig to Willamette Law on Monday, September 21. He will present his lecture, “All We Have Left: The Next Life for Democracy.”

Professor Lessig, once cited by The New Yorker as “the most important thinker on intellectual property in the Internet era,” has turned his focus from law and technology to “institutional corruption”—relationships that, while legal, weaken public trust in an institution—especially as they affect democracy.

The lecture will begin at 5:00 p.m. in Room 201 of the Truman Wesley Collins Legal Center. It is open to members of the Willamette University community.

16/09/2026

A Willamette Law student turned a complex probate process into a resource designed to help families navigate the legal system. Read the story of Jessica Adams JD'26 and her work with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde here: https://bit.ly/4yGFKY8

10/09/2026

Willamette Law in the news!

Professor Norman Williams was recently featured in Willamette Week, where he discusses the future of Oregon’s elections and whether the Trump administration could disrupt the state’s election system.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4iSoJVZ

07/09/2026

There are a million reasons to go to law school.

Maybe you want to advocate for people who need a voice. Maybe you’re fascinated by how the law shapes our communities. Maybe you want to make a difference in your hometown, or somewhere completely new.

One of the best parts of law school is discovering just how many paths are possible.

So we want to know: What made you want to go to law school?

01/09/2026

Ready to take the next step toward becoming a lawyer?

Applications for the 2027 entering class at Willamette Law open today!

Whether you’ve known you wanted to go to law school for years or you’re just beginning to explore where a law degree could take you, we’re excited to welcome you to the next step of your journey.

At Willamette, you’ll learn from faculty who know your name, gain hands-on experience through our clinics and externships, and study law in the heart of Oregon’s capital city.

28/08/2026

One of the best things about going to law school in Salem?

You don’t have to go far to be surrounded by Oregon’s legal community.

From the Oregon State Capitol to the Oregon Supreme Court, courts, government offices and the many attorneys who call Salem home, our students have a front-row seat to the law in action.

And then there’s the other side of Salem: coffee shops, river walks, local restaurants, beautiful parks and plenty of places to take a study break.

24/08/2026

The first day of law school is here! Whether you're stepping into a law school classroom for the very first time or returning for another year, today marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with learning, challenges, friendships and countless opportunities.

To our 1Ls: take it all in. You’re officially law students.

To our returning students: welcome back, we can’t wait to see what this year brings.

Here’s to a great year at Willamette Law!

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