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.
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GW Law Announces Changes to Clinical Program Leadership
June 27, 2025
Beginning on July 1, 2025, Professor Jessica Steinberg and Dean Carmia Caesar will assume leadership of the Clinics.
Fundamentals of Lawyering: GW Law's Dean's Fellows Program
June 25, 2025
GW Law Alumnus, Adam Manning, JD '22, talks about his experience being a Dean's Fellow at GW Law.
GW Law Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew Reflects on Juneteenth
June 18, 2025
This week, GW Law recognizes Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of chattel slavery in America.