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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.
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Why GW Law?
The GW Law experience is dynamic, rigorous, generous, and practical. Simply put, there is no better place to engage in the life of the law.
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.
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Financial Aid
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Welcome to GW Law!
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Take a Tour
Visit GW Law’s Foggy Bottom campus and see where your legal journey can begin. 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
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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.
