JD Admissions
Thank you for considering the George Washington University Law School as you take the next step toward a career in law. Just blocks from the White House and surrounded by major legal, governmental, and international institutions, GW Law offers unmatched access to real-world opportunities in the heart of Washington, DC. Our dedicated faculty, engaged alumni, and vibrant student community are here to support your success from day one. We encourage you to explore all that GW Law has to offer—and we invite you to take the next step and apply today.
1L Application Fees Have Been Waived
Exceptional Legal Education
GW Law offers 275+ electives across 18 specialties, taught by expert faculty, with strong mentorship and career support to help students find their ideal legal path.
Ideal Location
Located in downtown DC, GW Law offers unmatched access to the White House, Supreme Court, World Bank, State Department, and top law firms—placing students at the heart of legal action.
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
GW Law students gain real-world experience through 500+ annual field placements, hands-on clinics, and courses taught by top practitioners from nearby courts, firms, and agencies.
Collegial Community
In a collaborative, close-knit community, professors support students beyond the classroom, and peers freely collaborate and prep together—fostering growth without competition.
Generous Financial Aid
Approximately 80% of GW Law students receive some form of aid, including merit scholarships, need-based grants, and loans.
Application Process
GW Law’s JD Application Process provides essential deadlines and admissions requirements for JD applications, part‑time applicants, transfer/visiting students, test‑optional candidates, and the GW Early Action program.
Financial Aid & Merit Scholarships
Explore your financial aid options at GW Law and take the next step toward funding your legal education.
Welcome to GW Law!
Explore our digital viewbook to learn more about the JD program, stats, and the people of GW Law!
Visit Our Campus
Visit GW Law’s Foggy Bottom campus and see where your legal journey can begin. Led by our student volunteers/student ambassadors, tours offer a firsthand look at our facilities, community, and proximity to Washington, DC’s legal hubs.
If you are unable to take a tour in person, a virtual tour of our law school campus is available, offering prospective students and visitors the opportunity to explore the campus from anywhere in the world.
Admission Events
Explore GW Law through our admission events! Whether you join a virtual drop-in session or meet us on campus across the country, you’ll gain the insight you need to take the next step toward a legal career.
Campus and City Visits
Meet the GW Law admissions team as they travel to campuses and cities throughout the fall, connecting with prospective students and answering your questions face‑to‑face.
New & Now
GW Law Professor Tara Twomey Testifies at Council of the District of Columbia Hearing
October 6, 2026
Professor Twomey provided testimony on Bill 26-771, the Tax Sale Equity Amendment Act of 2026.
GW Law Professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson Presents at International Monetary Fund
October 1, 2026
Professor Ferguson was the guest speaker at a session titled “Living at the Edge of Surveillance: What Your Devices - and Others - Know About You.”
GW Law LLM Student Recognized as Visionary Scholar of Law and Global Affairs
September 30, 2026
Pakistani Heroes recognized GW Law LLM student Muhammad Siddique Ali Pirzada.
