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.
Note that 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
Learn the requirements and timelines to apply and begin your journey at GW Law.
Financial Aid & Cost of Attendance
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.
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Admission Events & Recruitment
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.
We are excited to offer Drop-In Hours with our Admissions Team over the next couple of weeks. Drop-in hours allow prospective applicants to join a Zoom meeting and ask any questions they may have. You must register to attend.
Please note that attendees will be admitted from the waiting room in the order they joined, and they will have about 5 minutes to ask any questions.
Welcome to the Let's Talk Admissions Series, designed by Dean Sim to help you navigate the admissions process. This is a five-part series that runs Monday through Friday. The first half hour of each session will be a presentation, and the second half will be Q&A. The series will be offered November 3 and January 5.
Topics
- Law School 101
- For those that have just begun thinking about becoming a lawyer, a broad overview about first year studies, law school, what lawyers do, and the bar exam.
- GW Law 101
- As you explore law schools, sometimes all law schools may seem the same. What sets GW Law apart and makes us interesting
- Admissions 101
- This session covers the ways to apply, required documents, optimal timeline, the various standardized test options such as LSAT, GRE, JD Next, and requesting a waiver.
- Test Optional 101
- This session will cover the details behind our new test-optional process.
- Personal Statements 101
- Tips about crafting your personal statement, GW's optional Identity statement, and whether to submit addenda. If there is time, samples will be covered, which will not be recorded.
Join us virtually on November 20 at 4 pm to learn more about the transfer admissions process at GW Law. Bring your questions!
This is a list of cities and campuses that GW Law will be visiting in the coming months. We hope to see you in your neck of the woods!
- Full List of Campuses
- Atlanta LSAC Forum, September 26
- Barnard College, October 16
- Binghamton University, October 8
- Brandeis University, September 11
- Brigham Young University, October 22
- Bryn Mawr College, TBD
- Boston Law Fair, Suffolk University, September 13
- Boston University, September 12 (panel) and October 21 (fair)
- Carleton College, September 15
- Chicago LSAC Forum, October 4
- Claremont McKenna College, October 24
- Columbia University, October 16
- Colgate University (virtual), October 9
- College of William & Mary, TBD
- Cornell University, October 6 (panel) and October 7 (fair)
- Davidson College, September 24
- DC Law Fair (George Washington University), October 13
- Duke University, September 22
- Emory University, September 25
- George Mason University, September 9
- Haverford College, TBD
- HBCU Pre-Law Summit (Atlanta, Georgia), September 27
- Howard University, October 31
- Indiana University - Bloomington, September 15
- Latino Justice Law Day (Fordham University), October 19
- Los Angeles LSAC Forum, October 25
- LSAC Virtual Law Fair, October 14
- Macalester College, September 16
- Miami LSAC Forum, September 20
- Michigan State University, October 9
- MINK Law Day (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas), Kansas City, MO, September 4
- New York City LSAC Forum - October 17 and 18
- New York University, October 16
- Northwestern University, October 6
- Ohio State University, October 7
- Pennsylvania State University, October 7
- Phi Alpha Delta Expo (Arlington, VA), November 7
- Philadelphia Law Fair (Drexel University), October 21
- Pomona College, October 24
- Rollins College, October 9
- San Francisco LSAC Forum, November 15
- Seattle - West Coast Consortium, September 6
- Spelman College, September 24
- Swarthmore College, TBD
- Texas A&M University, November 4
- University of California - Berkeley, November 13
- University of California - Los Angeles, October 27 (forum) and 28 (panel)
- University of Chicago, October 6
- University of Colorado - Boulder (virtual), September 2
- University of Connecticut, October 8
- University of Florida, October 15
- University of Georgia, September 29
- University of Illinois, September 16
- University of Maryland, October 15
- University of Michigan, October 8
- University of Minnesota, September 16
- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, September 23
- University of North Florida, October 7
- University of Pennsylvania, TBD
- University of Pittsburgh, October 14
- University of South Carolina, September 18
- University of Southern California, October 23
- University of Texas - Austin, October 5 (panel) and 6 (fair)
- University of Utah, October 21
- University of Virginia, September 25
- Vanderbilt University, September 30
- Vassar College, TBD
- Virginia Tech, October 6
- Wake Forest University, September 24
- Washington and Lee University, TBD
New & Now
Recent GW Law Graduates Accept 62 Clerkships Across 15 States
October 15, 2025
Sixty-two recent GW Law graduates accepted clerkships as part of the Clerkship Class of 2025.
Mary-Rose Papandrea Installed as Burchfield Professor of First Amendment and Free Speech Law
October 14, 2025
The new endowed professorship, made possible by GW Law alumnus Bobby Burchfield, will strengthen scholarship on First Amendment and free speech law.
GW Law Clinic Supports Professor in Supreme Court Amicus Brief Filing
Professor Christopher Cotropia Filed the Brief with the Help of the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Clinic
October 13, 2025
GW Law Professor Christopher Cotropia filed an amicus brief in a pending U.S. Supreme Court case, Cox v. Sony.
