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
2023-2024 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.
GW Law Comes to You
GW Law Admissions will be traveling throughout the country this fall to meet with prospective students. We hope to meet you at one of these events! Unless otherwise noted, the format of these events is in-person. Any questions? Please reach out to [email protected].
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School Date Amherst College November 6 Arizona State University October 27 Atlanta LSAC Forum October 6 Auburn University January 24 Baruch College, City University of New York October 12 Boston Law Fair September 9 Boston University September 28 Bowie State University October 10 Brandeis University September 27 Brigham Young University October 25 Bryn Mawr College - Virtual October 4 Carleton College September 14 Chicago LSAC Forum September 23 Claremont-McKenna College October 27 Columbia University October 11 Cornell University September 26 Digital LSAC Forum October 11 Digital LSAC Forum November 14 Dillard University September 25 Drexel University October 24 Duke University September 6 Emory University January 22 Florida A&M University October 24 Florida State University October 25 George Washington University October 9 Georgia Institute of Technology October 5 Hamilton College November 1 Hampton University September 29 Haverford College - Virtual October 4 HBCU Law Expo, Washington, DC September 22 Howard University November 4 James Madison University November 6 Johns Hopkins University September 18 Los Angeles LSAC Forum October 28 Louisiana State University September 25 Macalester College September 14 Miami LSAC Forum September 30 Michigan State University October 27 MINK Law Day, Overland Park, KS September 6 Montclair State University October 11 Morehouse College October 5 National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair November 17 New Orleans Aspiring Law Student Expo September 23 New York LSAC Forum October 13-14 New York University October 12 Northwestern University September 27 Ohio State University October 17 Ohio University October 19 Penn State University October 10 Phi Alpha Delta Law Expo, Arlington, VA October 27 Pomona College October 27 Rice University September 20 Scripps College October 27 Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus Law School Panel October 11 SEO Catalyst Virtual Law School Tour September 21 Swarthmore College - Virtual October 4 Texas A&M University September 20 Tougaloo College Founders Week in October Tuskegee University TBD University of Alabama January 25 University of Arizona October 26 University of California, Los Angeles October 23rd and 25 University of California, Santa Barbara October 24 University of Chicago September 27 University of Colorado October 23 University of Florida October 12 University of Florida First Generation Lawyers Event October 16 University of Georgia October 2 University of Georgia - Washington Program Consortium in DC November 3 University of Illinois August 14 University of Maine November 3 University of Maryland Baltimore County September 18
University of Michigan October 25 University of Minnesota September 13 University of Notre Dame September 22 University of Pittsburgh October 18 University of Richmond September 19 University of South Carolina October 4 University of Southern California October 26 University of Tennessee October 2 University of Texas September 18-19 University of Utah October 24 University of Virginia November 8 University of Washington November 1 Vassar College TBD Virginia Tech October 2 Virginia Commonwealth University September 19 Washington, DC LSAC Forum July 13 Washington and Lee University November 7 William & Mary September 19 Wellesley College September 27
Virtual Sessions
Ask Me Anything Sessions
Attend a virtual Ask Me Anything Session for prospective JD students. During these casual chats, you can learn more about GW Law, including our extensive curriculum and experiential learning opportunities. We’ll also chat about our application process and the three different ways to apply. An admissions officer will take any and all questions you have. Please register in advance.
Wednesday, Sept. 20 | Registration Closed
Monday, Oct. 23 | Registration Closed
Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 2pm ET | Register
Student Ambassador Drop-In Sessions
Are you a prospective student interested in learning more about student life at GW Law? Then go straight to the source and join a virtual drop-in session with our Student Ambassadors. A current student will share their law school experience and will answer all of your questions! Please register in advance.
Tuesday, Sept. 26 | Registration Closed
Wednesday, Oct. 11 | Registration Closed
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | Registration Closed
New & Now at GW Law
Professor Susan R. Jones Awarded JEDI-CCE Award
December 1, 2023
Transform Mid-Atlantic awarded Professor Jones the JEDI-CCE Award for her contributions to clinical law and dedication to just community development at GW Law.
Professor Kathryne Young Elected to Serve at the Law & Society Association
November 30, 2023
Professor Young will serve as the Secretary of the Law & Society Association.
Professor Robert Brauneis Receives Honorary Degree from the University of Augsburg
November 27, 2023
This honorary doctorate in law was awarded in recognition of Professor Brauneis's contributions to the German-American legal dialogue.