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==Location==
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George Washington Law <br>
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2100 Foxhall Rd NW <br>
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Washington, DC 20007 <br>
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United States of America
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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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George Washington Law
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'''Website:''' http://www.law.gwu.edu <br>
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<br>J.D. Admissions Office
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'''Telephone:''' (202)994-7230 <br>
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<br>700 20th Street, N.W., Lower Level
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'''Email:''' jdadmit@law.gwu.edu
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<br>Washington, DC 20052
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==Program Information==
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*Juris Doctor (JD) program
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**3 year program
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**For more information, click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/juris-doctor here]
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*Joint programs are available:
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**JD/Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA)
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**JD/MA
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**JD/Master of Public Administration
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**JD/Master of Public Policy
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**JD/Master of Public Health
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**JD/Public Health Certificate
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**JD/Master of Education Policy
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**For more information on these programs, click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/joint-degrees here]
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*Other law programs are also available:
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**Masters of Law (LLM): For more information, click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/master-of-laws here]
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**Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD): For more information, click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/doctor-juridical-science here]
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**Master of Science in Government Contracts: For more information, click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/master-science-government-contracts here]
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**Master of Studies in Law in Intellectual Property Law (MSL-IP): For more information, click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/master-studies-ip here]
  
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'''Website:''' http://www.law.gwu.edu
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====Class of 2021 Admission Statistics====
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<br>'''Telephone:''' (202)994-7230
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*Students enrolled: 407
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<br>'''Email:''' jdadmit@law.gwu.edu
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**Full-Time students: 381
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**Part-Time students: 26
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*Gender:
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**Female: 52%
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**Male: 48%
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*Minorities: 37%
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*Median LSAT: 165
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*Median GPA: 3.71 (4.0-point scale)
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For more information click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/jd-entering-class-profile here]
  
 
==Admissions Requirements==
 
==Admissions Requirements==
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===General Notes===
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*Must hold or expect to hold a bachelor's degree prior to September of the entry year from regionally accredited university.
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*All applicants must register with LSDAS.
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*In addition, applicants must have taken the LSATs within the past five years.  
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*Approximately 500 combined full-time and part-time students enroll each year. About 10, 000 apply each year.
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For more information, click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/entrance-requirement here]
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*In addition to the 3-year J.D. program, George Washington Law offers a part-time four year J.D. program, the LL.M. (Masters of Law), an advanced degree for U.S.  foreign-trained lawyers interested in an academic career, and the S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science), a research-centric degree doctorate requiring a prior law degree as well as the completion of a dissertation.
 
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For more information click
 
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[http://www.law.gwu.edu/Academics/Degrees/Pages/programs.aspx here]
 
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===Criteria===
 
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====Required classes====
 
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*Must hold or expect to hold a bachelor's degree prior to September of the entry year from regionally accredited university. In addition, applicants must have taken the LSATs within the past five years.  
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
 
*There are no minimum cut-offs for GPA.
 
*There are no minimum cut-offs for GPA.
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*See below for 2012-2013 average GPA.
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*Applicants are chosen based upon probability of excelling in the program, thus a satisfactory GPA is recommenced but not required.  
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For more information, click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/entrance-requirements here]
  
 
====Law School Admission Test (LSAT)====
 
====Law School Admission Test (LSAT)====
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*LSAT has to be taken within the past five years.  
 
*LSAT has to be taken within the past five years.  
 
*If the LSAT is taken more than once, all scores will be evaluated, but the highest score will be weighted more.
 
*If the LSAT is taken more than once, all scores will be evaluated, but the highest score will be weighted more.
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*See below for 2012-2013 average LSAT score
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For more information click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/entrance-requirements here]
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For more information click
 
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[http://www.law.gwu.edu/Admissions/JD/Pages/Requirements.aspx here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====  
 
====Supporting Documents====  
 
*Application completed via LSAC.
 
*Application completed via LSAC.
 
*Personal statement and resume.
 
*Personal statement and resume.
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*Transcripts sent to CAS  
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*Transcripts and LSAT scores sent to CAS  
 
*At least one letter of recommendation/evaluation submitted to CAS.
 
*At least one letter of recommendation/evaluation submitted to CAS.
 
*Application form and application fee ($80) through LSAC
 
*Application form and application fee ($80) through LSAC
 
*Personal interviews are not included in the selection process.
 
*Personal interviews are not included in the selection process.
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For more information click:
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For more information click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/jd-admission-requirements here]
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[http://www.law.gwu.edu/Admissions/JD/Pages/Checklist.aspx here]
 
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==Timeline 2012-2013==
 
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*October 1: First day J.D. regular and early decision applications accepted
 
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*November 15: Transfer/visiting student deadline
 
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*January 5: Deadline to submit early decision application.
 
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*March 1: First-year J.D. application deadline.
 
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*March 1: Early action transfer deadline
 
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*May 10: Visiting student deadline
 
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*June 15: Transfer/visiting student deadline
 
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For more information click:
 
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[http://www.law.gwu.edu/Admissions/JD/Pages/FAQ.aspx here]
 
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==Tuition==
 
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*All are for 2011-2012 year.
 
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*Tuition is $45,750 for full-time students.
 
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*Total cost of attendance (including books, health insurance, room and board, etc.) is $74,400
 
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*Tuition for part-time students is$32,170 (for 20 credit hours).
 
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*Total cost of attendance for part time students is $60,450.
 
  
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For more information click [http://www.law.gwu.edu/Admissions/tuition/Pages/default.aspx here]
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==Timeline 2017-2018==
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*October 1, 2017: First day J.D. regular and early decision applications accepted
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*November 15, 2017: Transfer/visiting student deadline
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*February 1, 2018: Deadline to submit early decision application.
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*February 1, 2018: Deadline to submit Presidential Merit Scholarship Application
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*March 1, 2018: First-year J.D. application deadline.
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*March 1, 2018: Early action transfer deadline
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*May 10, 2018: Visiting student deadline
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*June 15, 2018: Transfer/visiting student deadline
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For more information click:[https://www.law.gwu.edu/jd-application-process here]
  
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==Statistics==  
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
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*For the entering class of 2012, 398 JD students enrolled in an application class of 7,227.
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*Full-Time Students:
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*LSAT median for class of 2012: 167
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**Tuition: USD$ 58,520
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*GPA median for class of 2012: 3.6
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**Total fees (including books, rent, etc): USD$ 85,900
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For more information click
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*Part-Time Students:
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[http://www.law.gwu.edu/Admissions/JD/Pages/Profile.aspx here]
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**Tuition: USD$ 43,260
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**Total fees (including books, rent, etc): USD$ 70,200
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For more information click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/cost-of-attendance here] <br>
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For more information on financial aid and scholarships, click [https://www.law.gwu.edu/financial-aid here]
  
 
[[Category:George Washington University|Law]]
 
[[Category:George Washington University|Law]]
 
[[Category:Law|George Washington]]
 
[[Category:Law|George Washington]]

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Location

George Washington Law
2100 Foxhall Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007
United States of America

Contacts

Website: http://www.law.gwu.edu
Telephone: (202)994-7230
Email: jdadmit@law.gwu.edu

Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (JD) program
    • 3 year program
    • For more information, click here
  • Joint programs are available:
    • JD/Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA)
    • JD/MA
    • JD/Master of Public Administration
    • JD/Master of Public Policy
    • JD/Master of Public Health
    • JD/Public Health Certificate
    • JD/Master of Education Policy
    • For more information on these programs, click here
  • Other law programs are also available:
    • Masters of Law (LLM): For more information, click here
    • Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD): For more information, click here
    • Master of Science in Government Contracts: For more information, click here
    • Master of Studies in Law in Intellectual Property Law (MSL-IP): For more information, click here

Class of 2021 Admission Statistics

  • Students enrolled: 407
    • Full-Time students: 381
    • Part-Time students: 26
  • Gender:
    • Female: 52%
    • Male: 48%
  • Minorities: 37%
  • Median LSAT: 165
  • Median GPA: 3.71 (4.0-point scale)

For more information click here

Admissions Requirements

  • Must hold or expect to hold a bachelor's degree prior to September of the entry year from regionally accredited university.
  • In addition, applicants must have taken the LSATs within the past five years.

For more information, click here

GPA

  • There are no minimum cut-offs for GPA.
  • Applicants are chosen based upon probability of excelling in the program, thus a satisfactory GPA is recommenced but not required.

For more information, click here

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

  • All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
  • There are no minimum cutoff scores for the LSAT.
  • The October LSAT score is the last score accepted for the Early Decision Plan.
  • The Feburary LSAT score is the last score accepted for Regular Decision applicants.
  • LSAT has to be taken within the past five years.
  • If the LSAT is taken more than once, all scores will be evaluated, but the highest score will be weighted more.

For more information click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application completed via LSAC.
  • Personal statement and resume.
  • Transcripts and LSAT scores sent to CAS
  • At least one letter of recommendation/evaluation submitted to CAS.
  • Application form and application fee ($80) through LSAC
  • Personal interviews are not included in the selection process.

For more information click here

Timeline 2017-2018

  • October 1, 2017: First day J.D. regular and early decision applications accepted
  • November 15, 2017: Transfer/visiting student deadline
  • February 1, 2018: Deadline to submit early decision application.
  • February 1, 2018: Deadline to submit Presidential Merit Scholarship Application
  • March 1, 2018: First-year J.D. application deadline.
  • March 1, 2018: Early action transfer deadline
  • May 10, 2018: Visiting student deadline
  • June 15, 2018: Transfer/visiting student deadline

For more information click:here

Tuition 2017-2018

  • Full-Time Students:
    • Tuition: USD$ 58,520
    • Total fees (including books, rent, etc): USD$ 85,900
  • Part-Time Students:
    • Tuition: USD$ 43,260
    • Total fees (including books, rent, etc): USD$ 70,200

For more information click here
For more information on financial aid and scholarships, click here

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