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==Location==
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600 New Jersey Ave <br>
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NW, Washington, DC 20001 <br>
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United States of America
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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Website: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/ <br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.law.georgetown.edu/<br>
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Phone: (202) 662-9000<br>
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'''Admissions Phone:''' (202) 662-9010<br>
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E-mail: admis@law.georgetown.edu
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'''E-mail:''' lawadmis@georgetown.edu
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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==Program Information==
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===General Notes===
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*Juris Doctor (JD)
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*Candidate J.D. applicants may apply to the full-time program, part-time program or both programs  
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**3 year program
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*Early decision option is binding
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**Applicants may apply to the full-time program, part-time program or both programs
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*Incomplete early decision applications will be transferred to the regular applicant pool, but offer of admission will become non-binding
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**For more information, click [ here]
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*Some factors for suitable applicant admission include: the likelihood of applicant to succeed at Georgetown, the benefit of the applicant’s education at Georgetown and the contribution of the applicant to the Georgetown legal community
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*Joint programs are available.
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*Other criteria assessed by the Admissions Committee other than academic achievement and the LSAT score: choice of major, nature and difficulty of course selection, extracurricular activities, graduate work, community contribution and professional experience
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**JD/PhD in Government
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For more information please visit: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/prospective.html
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**JD/MAAS
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**JD/MAGES
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**JD/MALAS
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**JD/MAERES
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**JD/MASSP
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**JD/MBA
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**JD/MPH
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**JD/MPP
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**JD/MSFS
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**JD/MA in Philosophy
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**JD/PhD in Philosophy
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**JD/LLM in Environmental Law
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**JD/LLM in Global Health Law
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**JD/LLM in IBEL
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**JD/LLM in National Security Law
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**JD/LLM in Securities
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**JD/LLM in Taxation
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**Descriptions can be found [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-financial-aid/jd-admissions/joint-degree-programs/index.cfm here]
  
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===Criteria===
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====2016 Entering Class Admission statistics====
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==== Required Classes====
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*Total number of applicants: >8000
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*Require a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
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*Class size: 576
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**Full-Time students: 526
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**Part-Time students: 50
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*Median GPA: 3.78
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*GPA 25/75 Percentiles: 3.53/3.87
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*Median LSAT: 167
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*LSAT 25/75 Percentiles: 162/168
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*Gender:
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**Female: 53%
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**Male: 47%
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*Ethnic Minorities: 27%
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For more information, click [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-financial-aid/jd-admissions/full-time-part-time-program/faqs/General.cfm here]
  
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==== GPA====
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==Admission Requirements==
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*No cutoffs
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====GPA====
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*Median score was 3.67 for 2007
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*Minimum grade/GPA: Georgetown Law does not use numerical cutoffs in admission decisions
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*Median grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2016: 3.78 (4.0-point scale)
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For more information, click [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-financial-aid/jd-admissions/full-time-program//application-requirements/index.cfm here]
  
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==== LSAT====
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====LSAT====
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*No cutoffs
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*Minimum score: Georgetown Law does not use numerical cutoffs in admission decisions
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*Median LSAT score was 170 for 2007
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*Median LSAT score of interviewed applicants 2016: 167
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*LSAT scores are averaged for applicants that have taken the LSAT multiple times
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*For evaluation purposes, the admissions committee will consider the highest LSAT score for application consideration
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*If the LSAT has only been written twice, the higher score may be considered only
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*The LSAT must be taken before Fall 2017 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than June 2012 will not be accepted.
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*Any factors that may have affected an LSAT score should be addressed to the Admissions Committee for consideration  
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For more information, click [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-financial-aid/jd-admissions/full-time-program/application-requirements/upload/LSAT-FAQs.pdf here]
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*Early decision applicants may still write the October LSAT
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For more information regarding the LSAT or GRE, click [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-financial-aid/jd-admissions/full-time-program//application-requirements/LSAT.cfm here]
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*Applicants applying for the full-time program are strongly encouraged to write the LSAT earlier, but LSAT scores from February will be accepted
 
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*LSAT scores from no earlier than June 2003 will be accepted
 
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For more information please visit: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/jd_general.html#requirements
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Application form
 
*Personal statement
 
*Personal statement
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**Subject matter and content is left to the applicant’s discretion
 
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**Double-spaced; no minimum or maximum length limit
 
 
*Resume: list/describe schools attended, work experience, extracurricular and/or community activities and academic honours
 
*Resume: list/describe schools attended, work experience, extracurricular and/or community activities and academic honours
 
*Letter of recommendation
 
*Letter of recommendation
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**Only 1 is required, but others will be accepted
 
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**For current students academic recommendations from professors are preferred, but non-academic recommendations such as those from employers are also accepted
 
 
*Transcripts: must be sent directly to LSDAS
 
*Transcripts: must be sent directly to LSDAS
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*Application fee of $80 US
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*LSAT or GRE test scores
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For more information please visit: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/jd_general.html#requirements
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*USD$ 85 non refundable Application fee  
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*Conduct Explanation, if applicable
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For more information, click [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-financial-aid/jd-admissions/full-time-program//application-requirements/index.cfm here]
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==Interview==
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*Invitational alumni interview
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**Invitation only by the admissions committee to those who they would like to know more about.
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**For those invited, the interview is optional
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**Those not invited will still be considered for admission on a complete basis.
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**Interviews are selected by Alumni interviewers around the country or through a phone/Skype conference call.
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**For more information, click [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-financial-aid/jd-admissions/full-time-program//application-requirements/Invitational-Alumni-Interview.cfm here]
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*Invitational group interview
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**Invitation only by the admissions committee to those who they would like to know more about.
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**For those invited, the interview is optional
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**Those not invited will still be considered for admission on a complete basis.
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**For more information, click [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-financial-aid/jd-admissions/full-time-program//application-requirements/Invitational-Group-Interview.cfm here]
  
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==Admission==
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*Rolling admission policy
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*September 15, 2018: Applications Fall 2019 Available
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*Decisions are generally made 8-10 weeks after application file completion
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*February. 1, 2019: Early Decision Application Deadline
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*Early decision letters are mailed by December 15
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*February. 1, 2019: Transfer Applications Open
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*For the regular full-time application deadline of February 1, a decision should be received no later than April 15
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*February. 24, 2019: Global Law Scholars Application Deadline
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*Deferred applicants from the early decision process usually receive a decision no later than March 1
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*March 1, 2019: Strongly recommended J.D. Regular Application Deadline
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*Applicants that are denied through early decision may not apply through the regular admissions process
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*March 15, 2019: Early Action Transfer Deadline
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*Applicants may reapply in subsequent years, but it is unlikely the decision will change
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*June 15, 2019: Transfer/Visiting Students Deadline
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For more information please visit: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/jd_general.html
 
  
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==Deadlines==
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NOTE: Georgetown Law accepts students on a rolling basis and thus it is to your advantage to apply early.  
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*September 25: acceptance of applications begins
 
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*November 1: first early decision deadline; application form and fee due
 
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*November 30: second early decision deadline; complete application file with all required supporting documentation due
 
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*February 1: final deadline for full-time program
 
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*March 1: final deadline for part-time program
 
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*March 15: Early Action Transfer deadline for the fall
 
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*June 15: Transfer/visiting students deadline for the fall
 
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For more information please visit:  http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/jd_general.html#tfa
 
  
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==Tuition==
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For more information, click [https://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-aid/jd-admissions/first-year-applicants/ here]
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*For 2006-2007: $39,390 US tuition for the full-time program, $1,545 US/credit hour for the part-time program
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For more information regarding Transfer Applications, click [https://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-aid/jd-admissions/transfer-applicants/ here]
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*Many types of financial aid are offered including the Law Centre Grant Aid, Federal Stafford Loans, Commercial Loans and Work Study
 
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For more information please visit: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/finaid/
 
  
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==Statistics==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*For the entering class of 2007: median LSAT score of 170 and median GPA of 3.67
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*Full Time:
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*Applications received in 2007: 10,890
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**Anual Tuition: USD $62,244.00
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*Size of entering class in 2007: 459 full-time students, 130 part-time students
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** Tuition, Room and Board, and Fees (and Estimated Expenses) : USD $91,700
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*Entering class of 2006 represented 205 colleges and universities, 46 states and 13 foreign countries
 
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For more information please visit: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/faq.html#atls
 
  
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==Other trivia/notes==
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For more information, click [https://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/tuition-cost-of-attendance/ here]
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*14 clinical programs are offered
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For more information on financial aid, click [https://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/ here]
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*Many joint degree programs are offered between law and business, or international affairs, public health, public policy, government or philosophy; each requires its own separate application
 
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*Prospective employers do not distinguish between full-time and part-time students
 
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*Wide variety of courses are offered in more than 25 traditional legal fields
 
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*Tutorial program consisting of a first year student paired with an upper-class tutor is available to provide academic support to first year students
 
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For more information please visit: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/faq.html#atls
 
  
 
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Location

600 New Jersey Ave
NW, Washington, DC 20001
United States of America

Contacts

Website: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/
Admissions Phone: (202) 662-9010
E-mail: lawadmis@georgetown.edu

Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
    • 3 year program
    • Applicants may apply to the full-time program, part-time program or both programs
    • For more information, click [ here]
  • Joint programs are available.
    • JD/PhD in Government
    • JD/MAAS
    • JD/MAGES
    • JD/MALAS
    • JD/MAERES
    • JD/MASSP
    • JD/MBA
    • JD/MPH
    • JD/MPP
    • JD/MSFS
    • JD/MA in Philosophy
    • JD/PhD in Philosophy
    • JD/LLM in Environmental Law
    • JD/LLM in Global Health Law
    • JD/LLM in IBEL
    • JD/LLM in National Security Law
    • JD/LLM in Securities
    • JD/LLM in Taxation
    • Descriptions can be found here

2016 Entering Class Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants: >8000
  • Class size: 576
    • Full-Time students: 526
    • Part-Time students: 50
  • Median GPA: 3.78
  • GPA 25/75 Percentiles: 3.53/3.87
  • Median LSAT: 167
  • LSAT 25/75 Percentiles: 162/168
  • Gender:
    • Female: 53%
    • Male: 47%
  • Ethnic Minorities: 27%

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

GPA

  • Minimum grade/GPA: Georgetown Law does not use numerical cutoffs in admission decisions
  • Median grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2016: 3.78 (4.0-point scale)

For more information, click here

LSAT

  • Minimum score: Georgetown Law does not use numerical cutoffs in admission decisions
  • Median LSAT score of interviewed applicants 2016: 167
  • For evaluation purposes, the admissions committee will consider the highest LSAT score for application consideration
  • The LSAT must be taken before Fall 2017 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than June 2012 will not be accepted.

For more information, click here For more information regarding the LSAT or GRE, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Resume: list/describe schools attended, work experience, extracurricular and/or community activities and academic honours
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Transcripts: must be sent directly to LSDAS
  • LSAT or GRE test scores
  • USD$ 85 non refundable Application fee
  • Conduct Explanation, if applicable

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Invitational alumni interview
    • Invitation only by the admissions committee to those who they would like to know more about.
    • For those invited, the interview is optional
    • Those not invited will still be considered for admission on a complete basis.
    • Interviews are selected by Alumni interviewers around the country or through a phone/Skype conference call.
    • For more information, click here
  • Invitational group interview
    • Invitation only by the admissions committee to those who they would like to know more about.
    • For those invited, the interview is optional
    • Those not invited will still be considered for admission on a complete basis.
    • For more information, click here

Timeline 2018-2019

  • September 15, 2018: Applications Fall 2019 Available
  • February. 1, 2019: Early Decision Application Deadline
  • February. 1, 2019: Transfer Applications Open
  • February. 24, 2019: Global Law Scholars Application Deadline
  • March 1, 2019: Strongly recommended J.D. Regular Application Deadline
  • March 15, 2019: Early Action Transfer Deadline
  • June 15, 2019: Transfer/Visiting Students Deadline

NOTE: Georgetown Law accepts students on a rolling basis and thus it is to your advantage to apply early.

For more information, click here For more information regarding Transfer Applications, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • Full Time:
    • Anual Tuition: USD $62,244.00
    • Tuition, Room and Board, and Fees (and Estimated Expenses) : USD $91,700

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

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