During Custy's deanship the admissions standards changed at Willamette to require a bachelor's degree and taking the Law School Admission Test. Later deans of the school included Larry K. Harvey (1971–1977) and Leroy Tornquist (1979–1987). In 1984, the law school established the Center for Dispute Resolution, an alternative dispute resolution program.
During Custy's tenure as dean, Willamette University adjusted its admissions standards to require a bachelor's degree and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Subsequent deans included Larry K. Harvey (1971–1977) and Leroy Tornquist (1979–1987). In 1984, the law school established the Center for Dispute Resolution, a program focused on alternative dispute resolution.