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 | admissions
law [dot] gwu [dot] edu (admissions[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu) | 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 Emily Hammond Named Interim Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
August 19, 2025
The Office of the Provost has named Emily Hammond, the Glen Earl Weston Research Professor of Law, interim vice provost for faculty affairs, effective Sept. 1.
Educating for the Future
August 14, 2025
EVEN BEFORE IT CONFERRED ITS FIRST law degrees, the George Washington University was a trailblazer in adapting and applying legal principles to issues shaping the future.
GW Law Assistant Dean Randall Abate, Professor Rob Glicksman Deliver Lectures in Buenos Aires
August 13, 2025
Randall Abate and Robert Glicksman traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in June to deliver a series of lectures on U.S. and international environmental law.