About TOEFL Requirements

Students whose initial law degree was earned from a non-U.S. law school where English is not the language of instruction are required to take the TOEFL and receive a score in the 100-point range on the Internet-based test or in the 600-point range on the paper-based test. Applicants are responsible for making arrangements for taking the test and having their test scores reported to the law school. Results are sent six to eight weeks after the test is taken; therefore, applicants are advised to make plans to take the test well before the semester for which they are applying.

A bulletin of information, obtainable without charge, contains a description of the test as well as rules regarding application, fees, reports, and the conduct of the test; lists of examination centers; examination dates; and an application blank. The test fee, which should be remitted with the application, entitles the student to have the test score sent to three institutions. On the application for the test, the student should specify that the scores be sent to the GW Law's Graduate Programs Office.

The institutional code for GW Law is 5246 and the department code is 03. Address inquires to TOEFL, PO Box 6151, Princeton NJ 08541, USA, or visit their web site. Information on the TOEFL may also be available from your local United States Embassy or consulate. Registration for the TOEFL does not constitute application for admission to the George Washington University Law School.

Please note that all paper materials are mailed via regular postal service and may take up to three weeks to reach the recipient. All of the information contained in the information packet can be downloaded below.