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.

The requirement to submit a test score (LSAT, GRE, GMAT, or JD-Next) is waived for select candidates who have significant experience through either:

• Full-time, professional employment of at least four years by the point of enrollment (August 15, 2025);
• Military service;
• Patent Bar passage;
• A doctoral program (such as a PhD or MD); or
• Social entrepreneurship (submit social entrepreneurship request here)

Test-optional candidates must not have taken the LSAT within the past five years. Applicants who apply through the test-optional process and subsequently register for the LSAT, GRE, GMAT, and/or JD-Next must notify the Admissions Office immediately. Failure to do so will nullify the admission decision.

In addition, transfer candidates from GW Law’s LLM to JD programs may apply on a test-optional basis.

Contact the Admissions Office with any questions: [email protected].