Difference between revisions of "Georgetown Law"
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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | Website: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/ | + | '''Website:''' http://www.law.georgetown.edu/<br> |
| − | Phone: (202) 662-9010 | + | '''Phone:''' (202) 662-9010<br> |
| − | E-mail: admis@law.georgetown.edu | + | '''E-mail:''' admis@law.georgetown.edu |
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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[http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationProcess.htm here] | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationProcess.htm here] | ||
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==== GPA==== | ==== GPA==== | ||
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[http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/QuickFacts.htm here] | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/QuickFacts.htm here] | ||
| − | ==== LSAT==== | + | ====LSAT==== |
*No cutoffs | *No cutoffs | ||
*Median LSAT score was 170 for 2009 entering class. | *Median LSAT score was 170 for 2009 entering class. | ||
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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 | *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 2006 will be accepted | *LSAT scores from no earlier than June 2006 will be accepted | ||
| − | + | For more information click [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/jd_general.html#requirements here] | |
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| − | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/jd_general.html#requirements here] | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
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*Transcripts: must be sent directly to LSDAS | *Transcripts: must be sent directly to LSDAS | ||
*Application fee of $85 US | *Application fee of $85 US | ||
| − | For more information click | + | For more information click [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationChecklist.htm#Fee here] |
| − | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationChecklist.htm#Fee here] | + | |
==Admission== | ==Admission== | ||
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*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 click | + | For more information click [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationProcess.htm here] |
| − | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationProcess.htm here] | + | |
==Deadlines== | ==Deadlines== | ||
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*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 click | + | For more information click [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationProcess.htm here] |
| − | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/ApplicationProcess.htm here] | ||
| − | ==Tuition== | + | ==Tuition 2009-2010== |
*For 2009-2010: $43,750 for the full-time program, $38,280 for part-time students. | *For 2009-2010: $43,750 for the full-time program, $38,280 for part-time students. | ||
*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 click | For more information click | ||
[http://www.law.georgetown.edu/finaid/ here] | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/finaid/ here] | ||
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==Statistics== | ==Statistics== | ||
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[http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/QuickFacts.htm here] | [http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/QuickFacts.htm here] | ||
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==Other trivia/notes== | ==Other trivia/notes== | ||
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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 2009, from approximately 11, 649 applicants 463 were chosen for Full time JD students and 127 for part time.
- Rolling 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 here
Criteria
Required Degree
- Require a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
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GPA
- No cutoffs
- Median score was 3.68 for 2009 entering class.
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LSAT
- No cutoffs
- Median LSAT score was 170 for 2009 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 2006 will be accepted
For more information click here
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 $85 US
For more information click here
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
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Deadlines
- October 1st: acceptance of applications begins, for regular and early decision applications.
- Note: For early decision applications, after the application is marked complete a decision is given with in three weeks.
- March 1st: early decision deadline; application form and fee due.
- March 15: Early Action Transfer deadline for the fall.
- June 15: Transfer/visiting students deadline for the fall.
For more information click here
Tuition 2009-2010
- For 2009-2010: $43,750 for the full-time program, $38,280 for part-time students.
- 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 here
Statistics
- For the entering class of 2009: median LSAT score of 170 and median GPA of 3.68
- Applications received in 2008: 11,649
- Size of entering class in 2007: 463 full-time students, 127 part-time students
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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
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