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Congratulations & Welcome to the GW Law Community!
GW Law is truly a community. We are committed not only to providing academic excellence but also to fostering student well-being and preparing you to undertake the career that is right for you. You may explore a wide variety of legal fields in depth through more than 275 elective courses, find opportunities for mentorship, participate in clinical opportunities helping actual clients in the diverse DC area, and take advantage of our DC location to gain year-round externship experience. Nowhere else will you find the combination of support, rigor, and professional access offered at GW. Simply put, there’s no better place to engage in the life of the law.
Deposit Instructions
To reserve a seat in our entering class, you must submit seat deposits, the total of which will be credited to your fall tuition upon matriculation.
Financial Planning
The Financial Aid Office will assist you in financing your law school education. We help you establish a budget, learn about the types of aid available, navigate the application process, and more.
Admitted Students FAQ
From campus tours to popular restaurants, we have all the answers to your questions about starting your journey at GW Law!
Connect with Admitted Students
Connect with your future classmates by joining the GW Law Fall 2025 entering class Facebook group. Here, you can connect with other students, plan social events, network, ask questions, share tips, find roommates, and more!
Our student ambassadors will share a link here and send it by email in early January. Stay tuned!
Explore Our Areas of Study
GW Law offers one of the most extensive course catalogs among American law schools. Our areas of study offer students a wide choice of academic specialties with courses taught by faculty who are leaders in their fields. GW Law creates a vibrant community through our rigorous academic programs, including, but not limited to, business, constitutional, criminal, environmental, government procurement, intellectual property, international and comparative, national security and U.S. foreign relations, and tax law.
GW Law Events
From high-profile guest speakers to engaging workshops and networking events, our campus buzzes with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Attending events is a great way to immerse yourself in law school life, meet future classmates, and gain valuable insights into the legal profession.
New and Now at GW Law
The American Society of International Law (ASIL) held its Midyear Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, November 14 -16, 2024.
The Navy’s Lead Special Trial Counsel Speaks to Students About the Changed Military Justice System
Rear Admiral Jonathan T. Stephens, JD '05, LLM '11, shared his experience serving in the Navy and as a litigator during an October 30 event at GW Law.
DC Bar Selects Kiera Yu, JD '26, as New Writer in Residence
The program provides law students an opportunity to hone their writing skills, earn publication credit, and benefit from one-on-one interactions with attorneys.