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UW Law M.J. Information Session (Jan. 29, 2026)

The Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) program is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law and regulations. This session will provide information about our Master’s degree program, inform candidates about the application process and offer the opportunity for candidates to meet some M.J. program faculty members and staff. Learn more about M.J. Admissions! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96559397712. Accessibility Contact: fsaber@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective M.J. Students. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

UW Law Taxation LL.M. Information Session (Feb. 2, 2026)

Interested in advancing your career in tax law? Join us for an informational session on Monday, February 2 to learn more about our Taxation LL.M. program. We’ll cover program structure, flexible full-time and part-time options, curriculum highlights, experiential learning opportunities, and the admissions process. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a working professional, this session is a great chance to see how our practice-oriented program can help you build deep expertise in federal, state and local, international, and estate tax law. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/99612214806. Accessibility Contact: ruhlig@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective Tax LL.M. Students. Monday, February 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Signals & Society | Personal Robots — Is It Finally Time? | with Ryan Calo and Maya Cakmak

Society + Technology at UW is pleased to promote the next event in the Signals & Society series, Personal Robots — Is It Finally Time? on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Lonely Siren (1501 Pike Pl, Level 2, #200, Seattle, WA 98101).  Join us for a conversation with Ryan Calo (Law & Information, University of Washington) and Maya Cakmak (Computer Science, UW Seattle) on what's at stake when robots are the gatekeepers to our intimate routines and confidential secrets. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: rcalo@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: Signals & Society, promoted by Society + Technology at UW and the Tech Policy Lab. Target Audience: Anyone interested in conversations on technology, robots, and the future. Monday, February 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. 1501 Pike Pl Level 2 #200, Seattle, WA 98101.

Presidents' Day

Holidays No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics. Monday, February 16, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

UW Law M.J. Information Session (Feb. 19, 2026)

The Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) program is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law and regulations. This session will provide information about our Master’s degree program, inform candidates about the application process and offer the opportunity for candidates to meet some M.J. program faculty members and staff. Learn more about M.J. Admissions! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96559397712. Accessibility Contact: fsaber@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective M.J. Students. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

All Shook Up: The Rocky Road from Elvis to an AI-generated Country Song

Technology has reshaped how music is made, shared, and protected, raising urgent questions for originality, artistry, and intellectual property. Join us for the inaugural JoAnn Taricani Lecture, a new lecture series established through a generous estate gift from Professor JoAnn Taricani to honor her legacy of scholarship, performance, and civic engagement. Musicologist Judith Finell, expert witness in landmark copyright cases including "Blurred Lines," will explore tensions and opportunities in modern music creation, from digital sampling and social media to AI-generated music. The program will also touch on remedies and emerging policy, including the ELVIS Act. Register Here: Overview - All Shook Up: The Rocky Road from Elvis to an AI-generated Country Song. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Campus room: 138. Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Monday, February 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

UW Law M.J. Information Session (March 12, 2026)

The Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) program is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law and regulations. This session will provide information about our Master’s degree program, inform candidates about the application process and offer the opportunity for candidates to meet some M.J. program faculty members and staff. Learn more about M.J. Admissions! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96559397712. Accessibility Contact: fsaber@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective M.J. Students. Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference

Bridging Divides: The Art and Science of Modern Dispute Resolution The conference will feature a wide variety of dispute resolution topics in sessions ​covering current issues, communication, negotiation, advocacy, and interpersonal ​skills applicable to both work and personal life. Sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section, CLE credit is pending. The conference will include keynote presentations and plenary workshops from Bernie Mayer, Colin Rule and Julie Mcfarlane. Early bird registration for this 2-day conference is $325. Request for Proposals Now accepting Proposals for the 28th NWDR Conference.  Deadline: To be considered for the conference, you must submit your proposal by 11:59:59 Pacific time on ​Friday, October 17, 2025. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit nwdrconference.org.

UW Law M.J. Information Session (March 26, 2026)

The Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) program is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law and regulations. This session will provide information about our Master’s degree program, inform candidates about the application process and offer the opportunity for candidates to meet some M.J. program faculty members and staff. Learn more about M.J. Admissions! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96559397712. Accessibility Contact: fsaber@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective M.J. Students. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

UW Law Taxation LL.M. Information Session (March 26, 2026)

Interested in advancing your career in tax law? Join us for an informational session on Monday, March 16 to learn more about our Taxation LL.M. program. We’ll cover program structure, flexible full-time and part-time options, curriculum highlights, experiential learning opportunities, and the admissions process. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a working professional, this session is a great chance to see how our practice-oriented program can help you build deep expertise in federal, state and local, international, and estate tax law. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/99612214806. Accessibility Contact: ruhlig@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective Tax LL.M. Students. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference

Bridging Divides: The Art and Science of Modern Dispute Resolution The conference will feature a wide variety of dispute resolution topics in sessions ​covering current issues, communication, negotiation, advocacy, and interpersonal ​skills applicable to both work and personal life. Sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section, CLE credit is pending. The conference will include keynote presentations and plenary workshops from Bernie Mayer, Colin Rule and Julie Mcfarlane. Early bird registration for this 2-day conference is $325. Request for Proposals Now accepting Proposals for the 28th NWDR Conference.  Deadline: To be considered for the conference, you must submit your proposal by 11:59:59 Pacific time on ​Friday, October 17, 2025. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Friday, March 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit nwdrconference.org.

UW Law M.J. Information Session (April 9, 2026)

The Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) program is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law and regulations. This session will provide information about our Master’s degree program, inform candidates about the application process and offer the opportunity for candidates to meet some M.J. program faculty members and staff. Learn more about M.J. Admissions! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96559397712. Accessibility Contact: fsaber@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective M.J. Students. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

UW Law M.J. Information Session (April 23, 2026)

The Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) program is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law and regulations. This session will provide information about our Master’s degree program, inform candidates about the application process and offer the opportunity for candidates to meet some M.J. program faculty members and staff. Learn more about M.J. Admissions! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96559397712. Accessibility Contact: fsaber@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective M.J. Students. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.