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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
− | Website: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/ | + | Website: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/ |
− | Phone: (202) 662- | + | Phone: (202) 662-9010 |
E-mail: admis@law.georgetown.edu | E-mail: admis@law.georgetown.edu | ||
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===General Notes=== | ===General Notes=== | ||
*Candidate J.D. applicants may apply to the full-time program, part-time program or both programs | *Candidate J.D. applicants may apply to the full-time program, part-time program or both programs | ||
− | * | + | *For Fall 2008, from approximately 11, 000 applicants 458 were chosen for Full time JD students and 128 for part time. |
+ | *Rollin admissions process. | ||
*Incomplete early decision applications will be transferred to the regular applicant pool, but offer of admission will become non-binding | *Incomplete early decision applications will be transferred to the regular applicant pool, but offer of admission will become non-binding | ||
*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 | *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 | ||
*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 | *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 | ||
− | For more information | + | * Electronic applications encouraged. |
+ | For more information click | ||
+ | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationProcess.htmhere] | ||
===Criteria=== | ===Criteria=== | ||
− | ==== Required | + | ==== Required Degree==== |
*Require a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university | *Require a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university | ||
+ | For more information click | ||
+ | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationProcess.htmhere] | ||
+ | |||
==== GPA==== | ==== GPA==== | ||
*No cutoffs | *No cutoffs | ||
− | *Median score was 3.67 for | + | *Median score was 3.67 for 2008 entering class. |
+ | For more information click | ||
+ | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/QuickFacts.htmhere] | ||
==== LSAT==== | ==== LSAT==== | ||
*No cutoffs | *No cutoffs | ||
− | *Median LSAT score was 170 for | + | *Median LSAT score was 170 for 2008 entering class. |
*LSAT scores are averaged for applicants that have taken the LSAT multiple times | *LSAT scores are averaged for applicants that have taken the LSAT multiple times | ||
*If the LSAT has only been written twice, the higher score may be considered only | *If the LSAT has only been written twice, the higher score may be considered only | ||
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*Early decision applicants may still write the October LSAT | *Early decision applicants may still write the October LSAT | ||
*Applicants applying for the full-time program are strongly encouraged to write the LSAT earlier, but LSAT scores from February will be accepted | *Applicants applying for the full-time program are strongly encouraged to write the LSAT earlier, but LSAT scores from February will be accepted | ||
− | *LSAT scores from no earlier than June | + | *LSAT scores from no earlier than June 2005 will be accepted |
− | For more information | + | |
+ | For more information click | ||
+ | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/jd_general.html#requirementshere] | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
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*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 | ||
− | **Only 1 is required, but others will be accepted | + | **Only 1 is required, but others will be accepted. Typically students submit 3. |
− | **For current students academic recommendations from professors are preferred, but non-academic recommendations such as those from employers are also accepted | + | **For current students or students who have been out of university for less than 3 years, 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 | ||
*Application fee of $80 US | *Application fee of $80 US | ||
− | For more information | + | For more information click |
+ | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationChecklist.htm#Fee] | ||
==Admission== | ==Admission== | ||
*Rolling admission policy | *Rolling admission policy | ||
− | *Decisions are generally made 8- | + | *Decisions are generally made 8-12 weeks after application file completion |
− | *Early decision letters are mailed by December | + | *Early decision letters are mailed by December 15th . |
− | *For the regular full-time application deadline of February | + | *For the regular full-time application deadline of February 2nd, a decision should be received no later than April 15th . |
− | *Deferred applicants from the early decision process usually receive a decision no later than March | + | *Deferred applicants from the early decision process usually receive a decision no later than March 1st . |
*Applicants that are denied through early decision may not apply through the regular admissions process | *Applicants that are denied through early decision may not apply through the regular admissions process | ||
*Applicants may reapply in subsequent years, but it is unlikely the decision will change | *Applicants may reapply in subsequent years, but it is unlikely the decision will change | ||
− | For more information | + | For more information click |
+ | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationProcess.htmhere] | ||
==Deadlines== | ==Deadlines== | ||
*September 25: acceptance of applications begins | *September 25: acceptance of applications begins | ||
− | * | + | *October 31: first early decision deadline; application form and fee due |
− | * | + | *December 1: second early decision deadline; complete application file with all required supporting documentation due |
− | *February | + | *February 2: final deadline for full-time program |
*March 1: final deadline for part-time program | *March 1: final deadline for part-time program | ||
*March 15: Early Action Transfer deadline for the fall | *March 15: Early Action Transfer deadline for the fall | ||
*June 15: Transfer/visiting students deadline for the fall | *June 15: Transfer/visiting students deadline for the fall | ||
− | For more information | + | For more information click |
+ | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationProcess.htmhere] | ||
+ | |||
==Tuition== | ==Tuition== | ||
− | *For | + | *For 2008-2009: $42,065 US tuition for the full-time program, $1,545 US/credit hour for the part-time program |
*Many types of financial aid are offered including the Law Centre Grant Aid, Federal Stafford Loans, Commercial Loans and Work Study | *Many types of financial aid are offered including the Law Centre Grant Aid, Federal Stafford Loans, Commercial Loans and Work Study | ||
− | For more information | + | For more information click |
+ | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/finaid/here] | ||
==Statistics== | ==Statistics== | ||
− | *For the entering class of | + | *For the entering class of 2008: median LSAT score of 170 and median GPA of 3.67 |
− | *Applications received in | + | *Applications received in 2008: 10,688 |
− | *Size of entering class in 2007: | + | *Size of entering class in 2007: 458 full-time students, 127 part-time students |
− | + | For more information click | |
− | For more information | + | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/QuickFacts.htmhere] |
==Other trivia/notes== | ==Other trivia/notes== | ||
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*Wide variety of courses are offered in more than 25 traditional legal fields | *Wide variety of courses are offered in more than 25 traditional legal fields | ||
*Tutorial program consisting of a first year student paired with an upper-class tutor is available to provide academic support to first year students | *Tutorial program consisting of a first year student paired with an upper-class tutor is available to provide academic support to first year students | ||
− | For more information | + | For more information click |
+ | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/QuickFacts.htmhere] | ||
+ | |||
[[Category:Georgetown University|Law]] | [[Category:Georgetown University|Law]] | ||
[[Category:Law|Georgetown]] | [[Category:Law|Georgetown]] |
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Contacts
Website: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/ Phone: (202) 662-9010 E-mail: admis@law.georgetown.edu
Admission Requirements
General Notes
- Candidate J.D. applicants may apply to the full-time program, part-time program or both programs
- For Fall 2008, from approximately 11, 000 applicants 458 were chosen for Full time JD students and 128 for part time.
- Rollin admissions process.
- Incomplete early decision applications will be transferred to the regular applicant pool, but offer of admission will become non-binding
- 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
- 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
- Electronic applications encouraged.
For more information click [1]
Criteria
Required Degree
- Require a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
For more information click [2]
GPA
- No cutoffs
- Median score was 3.67 for 2008 entering class.
For more information click [3]
LSAT
- No cutoffs
- Median LSAT score was 170 for 2008 entering class.
- LSAT scores are averaged for applicants that have taken the LSAT multiple times
- If the LSAT has only been written twice, the higher score may be considered only
- Any factors that may have affected an LSAT score should be addressed to the Admissions Committee for consideration
- Early decision applicants may still write the October LSAT
- Applicants applying for the full-time program are strongly encouraged to write the LSAT earlier, but LSAT scores from February will be accepted
- LSAT scores from no earlier than June 2005 will be accepted
For more information click [4]
Supporting Documents
- Personal statement
- Subject matter and content is left to the applicant’s discretion
- Double-spaced; no minimum or maximum length limit
- Resume: list/describe schools attended, work experience, extracurricular and/or community activities and academic honours
- Letter of recommendation
- Only 1 is required, but others will be accepted. Typically students submit 3.
- For current students or students who have been out of university for less than 3 years, 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
- Application fee of $80 US
For more information click [5]
Admission
- Rolling admission policy
- Decisions are generally made 8-12 weeks after application file completion
- Early decision letters are mailed by December 15th .
- For the regular full-time application deadline of February 2nd, a decision should be received no later than April 15th .
- Deferred applicants from the early decision process usually receive a decision no later than March 1st .
- Applicants that are denied through early decision may not apply through the regular admissions process
- Applicants may reapply in subsequent years, but it is unlikely the decision will change
For more information click [6]
Deadlines
- September 25: acceptance of applications begins
- October 31: first early decision deadline; application form and fee due
- December 1: second early decision deadline; complete application file with all required supporting documentation due
- February 2: final deadline for full-time program
- March 1: final deadline for part-time program
- March 15: Early Action Transfer deadline for the fall
- June 15: Transfer/visiting students deadline for the fall
For more information click [7]
Tuition
- For 2008-2009: $42,065 US tuition for the full-time program, $1,545 US/credit hour for the part-time program
- Many types of financial aid are offered including the Law Centre Grant Aid, Federal Stafford Loans, Commercial Loans and Work Study
For more information click [8]
Statistics
- For the entering class of 2008: median LSAT score of 170 and median GPA of 3.67
- Applications received in 2008: 10,688
- Size of entering class in 2007: 458 full-time students, 127 part-time students
For more information click [9]
Other trivia/notes
- 14 clinical programs are offered
- 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
- Prospective employers do not distinguish between full-time and part-time students
- Wide variety of courses are offered in more than 25 traditional legal fields
- Tutorial program consisting of a first year student paired with an upper-class tutor is available to provide academic support to first year students
For more information click [10]