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
Fall 2024 Tour Schedule
Tours and class visits have returned for this fall semester! Register today to learn more about GW Law inside and outside of the classroom!
Our in-person tours, led by student ambassadors from the law school, offer prospective applicants a look inside GW Law from a current student's perspective. Not only does a GW Law tour provide you with a guided walkthrough of the law complex, but it also gives you the opportunity to speak with one of our admissions and financial aid counselors before or after the tour should you have any questions.
- Monday, September 16 at 12:40 pm
- Friday, October 4 at 11 am
- Monday, October 7 at 5 pm
- Wednesday, October 30 at 5 pm
- Friday, November 15 at 11 am
- Wednesday, November 20 at 5 pm
- Monday, November 25 at 12:40 pm
Student Ambassador Drop-In Virtual Hours
Interested in learning more about student life at GW Law? If so, join one of our virtual Student Ambassador Drop In Hours and bring your questions for our students to answer! Note: A virtual tour will precede the Drop in Hour on 10/24 at 5:30 pm. The virtual tour will available on our Instagram Live @gwlawadmissions.
- Thursday, September 26 at 6 pm
- Thursday, October 24 at 6 pm
- Monday, November 4 at Noon
- Thursday, November 21 at 6 pm
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
The Navy’s Lead Special Trial Counsel Speaks to Students About the Changed Military Justice System
December 2, 2024
Rear Admiral Jonathan T. Stephens, JD '05, LLM '11, shared his experience serving in the Navy and as a litigator during an October 30 event at GW Law.
DC Bar Selects Kiera Yu, JD '26, as New Writer in Residence
November 25, 2024
The program provides law students an opportunity to hone their writing skills, earn publication credit, and benefit from one-on-one interactions with attorneys.
American Society of International Law President Mélida Hodgson Addresses International Arbitration
November 20, 2024
GW Law's annual Brand-Manatt Lecture keynote speaker was Mélida Hodgson.