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
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.
New & Now at GW Law
GW Law Professor Lula Hagos Publishes Article in Michigan Law Review
March 18, 2025
Lula Hagos's article, Debunking Criminal Restitution, explores the merits of criminal restitution and its impact on low-income defendants.
GW Law Professor Daniel Solove Named Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2024
March 13, 2025
The Social Science Research Network, SSRN, named GW Law's Daniel Solove on the list of top 100 legal scholars of 2024.
Professor Sean Murphy Addresses UN Human Rights Council
March 12, 2025
On March 5, Professor Sean D. Murphy addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, on the topic of the prevention of genocide.