The George Washington University Law School
Program Description
Located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., GW is the oldest law school in the District of Columbia. It is also one of the largest law schools in the country with a diverse student population of 1,875 JD and graduate law students who come from across the country and around the world. All admitted applicants are considered for merit scholarships, and an estimated 85 percent of students receive some form of financial aid. The Law School’s commitment to supporting its students and alumni who wish to work in the public interest includes significant financial support programs, including the Loan Reimbursement Assistance Program (LRAP).
The Law School is widely recognized in the local, national and international legal communities for the strength of its academic program, particularly in areas such as intellectual property, international, environmental, clinical, government procurement and constitutional and administrative law. GW’s distinguished full- and part-time faculty includes some of the most prolific scholars and recognized experts in the country. Their academic work, and that of the student body, is supported by the Jacob Burns Law Library, which is among the largest and most prestigious academic law libraries in the United States.
The Law School is widely recognized in the local, national and international legal communities for the strength of its academic program, particularly in areas such as intellectual property, international, environmental, clinical, government procurement and constitutional and administrative law. GW’s distinguished full- and part-time faculty includes some of the most prolific scholars and recognized experts in the country. Their academic work, and that of the student body, is supported by the Jacob Burns Law Library, which is among the largest and most prestigious academic law libraries in the United States.
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Intelligent, fun-loving students and amazing faculty
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Tuition
Out of State: $40100
Admissions
Full-time: Yes
Part-time: Yes
Acceptance Rate %: 19.8%
Avg. GPA: 3.63
Avg. LSAT: 163
Student Body
Enrollment: 1412
Average Age: 24
% Minority: 25%
% Women: 42%
