Admissions

At GW Law, our students learn both inside and outside the classroom. With a campus in the heart of the nation's capital, GW Law places students at the center of the most dynamic legal and policy activity in the country.

Our students combine theoretical learning with hands-on experience through clinics, skills competitions, and field placement positions with the leading policy-making and legal institutions that surround GW Law. This combination of location and expertise helps our students gain a competitive advantage both in their law school and professional careers. Questions? Contact the Admissions Office at admissionslaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (admissions[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu) or call 202.994.7230.

Degree Programs

Review admission requirements and deadlines, and check the status of your application.

Learn about GW Law's 12 LLM degree programs.

GW Law’s MSL helps meet the growing demand for non-lawyers to be familiar with the many ways that law influences industry.

The law school admits a limited number of candidates for the Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) Degree.

Find out about our many joint-degree programs between the law school and other GW schools or institutes.

Additional Resources

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Learn more about the types of financial aid available.

See the total cost of attendance for the nine-month academic year.

Learn about upcoming deadlines for admissions and financial aid.

Plan an on-campus visit, or take a virtual tour.