JD Admissions

Thank you for your interest in applying to the George Washington University Law School! Located four blocks from the White House, three blocks from the U.S. State Department, and across the street from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, we are truly in the heart of Washington, DC. Working with our dynamic faculty and engaged alumni, we strive to create personal pathways to help our students achieve their goals. Feel free to stop by to say hello and take a tour. We look forward to meeting you and reviewing your application.

Note that 1L application fees have been waived.

Contact us at 700 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052 | [email protected] | 202.994.7230

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Test-Optional Admission for Select JD Candidates

GW Law has a long tradition of enrolling experientially diverse students. In recognition of the exceptional promise of select applicants, we have established a limited test-optional admissions process.

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Tours and class visits have returned for this fall semester! Register today to learn more about GW Law inside and outside of the classroom!

Our in-person tours, led by student ambassadors from the law school, offer prospective applicants a look inside GW Law from a current student's perspective. Not only does a GW Law tour provide you with a guided walkthrough of the law complex, but it also gives you the opportunity to speak with one of our admissions and financial aid counselors before or after the tour should you have any questions.

  • Monday, September 16 at 12:40 pm
  • Friday, October 4 at 11 am
  • Monday, October 7 at 5 pm
  • Wednesday, October 30 at 5 pm
  • Friday, November 15 at 11 am
  • Monday, November 25 at 12:40 pm

Registration & Tour Details

Student Ambassador Drop-In Virtual Hours

Interested in learning more about student life at GW Law? If so, join one of our virtual Student Ambassador Drop In Hours and bring your questions for our students to answer! Note: A virtual tour will precede the Drop in Hour on 10/24 at 5:30 pm. The virtual tour will available on our Instagram Live @gwlawadmissions.

  • Thursday, September 26 at 6 pm
  • Thursday, October 24 at 6 pm
  • Monday, November 4 at Noon
  • Thursday, November 21 at 6 pm

 

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2024-2025 JD Viewbook Brochure

Discover the unparalleled opportunities for academic growth, hands-on experience, and a supportive community that sets our JD program apart from other schools. Explore the dynamic curriculum and unique features that make the GW Law experience a stepping stone to success in your legal profession.

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GW Law Hosts Careers in Cybersecurity Law Panel

October 18, 2024

Our panel of experts discussed practicing in the competitive field of cybersecurity law and their experiences securing jobs in this growing field.

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GW Law Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Judicial Externships

October 14, 2024

This past year our students completed a total of 114 judicial externships, including 32 externships with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

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Axana Soltan LLM'24 Named Eisenhower Global Scholar

October 10, 2024

The program sends four American university graduates abroad annually for an academic year of postgraduate studies at two prestigious European universities.

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