The student experience at the Law School is close, collegial, and friendly. Students are competitive in a cooperative way. For example, students are encouraged to share notes and outlines. Activities and student organizations promote stimulating discussion and lifelong friendship. The learning experience at the William S. Richardson School of Law takes place outside the classroom as well as in the wide range of well-taught classes. The Richardson faculty has an open door policy that encourages individual and group discussion. Outside the classroom, students collaborate with faculty and administration on projects, special programs, and research. Students participate in a number of highly active student organizations, making thoughtful discussion and fun key elements of a balanced student life experience. Whether it is a hike in the mountains, the annual "Ete Bowl" women's flag football game, a surf meet with Honolulu attorneys, hula lessons, an adobo cooking contest, a symposium on native Hawaiian issues, a discussion about job opportunities in Asia, or a party, there is always something happening at the Law School.