Willamette University School of Law Employee Directory
Higher EducationUnited States51-200 Employees
Willamette University College of Law opened in 1883 as the first law school in the Pacific Northwest and operates as a professional school within Willamette University. Located in downtown Salem, Oregon, the campus sits across from the state capitol complex and the Oregon Supreme Court. The college concentrates on law in government, law and business, and dispute resolution, supported by a strong faculty, robust externship and clinical programs, and practical skills coursework. A career placement office helps students connect their studies to opportunities in the legal market. As part of the higher education landscape, the college emphasizes advancement of knowledge through teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and hands-on experience. In 2026, the school announced the Signature Strengths Initiative, reflecting ongoing evolution in its approach to legal education.