Bar Success Office
Current Students
Visit the Bar Success team on myGW for detailed information and resources covering all steps in the bar licensure process and to schedule an appointment with our team.
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Alumni
Bar counseling and access to our resources continue even after graduation. Contact us with your questions or to set up an appointment.
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law [dot] gwu [dot] edu (Email Bar Success)
Your Partner in Bar Exam Success
At GW Law, we're committed to ensuring our graduates have the skills, resources, and support needed to pass the bar exam on their first attempt. That's why we've established a dedicated Bar Success Office, here to help you achieve that goal every step of the way.
How We Help You Succeed
Personalized One-on-One Counseling
Get one-on-one guidance throughout law school and beyond—covering bar jurisdiction selection, tailored study plans, character and fitness, MPRE and exam accommodations, financial planning, and wellness strategies for success.
Targeted Programming and Workshops
We offer year-round workshops to help you feel confident and prepared for the bar exam. These sessions cover essential topics like:
- Bar exam-specific test-taking and study strategies
- Content review for highly-tested areas of the law
- Bar admission essentials, including MPRE readiness and character and fitness requirements
- Financial and wellness resources
All sessions are offered live and are also available 24/7 on the Bar Success myGW group.
Upcoming Events
Building Your Bar Exam Readiness
Bar prep at GW Law begins well before graduation. We embed bar content into the curriculum, offer a mid-program Bar Assessment with Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)-style questions, and provide an Advanced Legal Analysis course to build core study and test-taking skills. Students also benefit from simulated bar exams on campus through partnerships with leading prep providers.
Mentoring and Tutoring Support
We know that sometimes the best advice comes from those who've been there. Our Bar Success Office administers a bar mentoring program that connects you with alumni and volunteers who offer invaluable advice and support. We also help link graduates with tutoring services specifically designed to target areas where you might need extra help during bar study.
Financial Support
We understand that studying for the bar can be financially stressful. Our team helps administer GW's loan and bar exam grant program for graduates, working to alleviate some of these financial pressures.
Additional Resources: Law Library Access for Alumni
The Jacob Burns Law Library remains open to all GW Law alumni and offers an excellent study environment for the bar exam. For instructions on using the library after graduation, visit the Jacob Burns Law Library Services webpage.
Bar Success Team Members
Amanda Compton
Director Bar Success
202.994.0283
amanda [dot] comptonlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (amanda[dot]compton[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)
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Christine Malone
Assistant Director Bar Success
202.994.3435
c [dot] malonelaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (c[dot]malone[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)
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We’re Here to Help Students and Alumni Reach the Finish Line!
To learn more about our office and its initiatives, please reach out to our team at barlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (bar[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu) or visit the Bar Success myGW site.