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Law Schools in Washington, D.C.

Are you are looking to go to one of the law schools in Washington, D.C.? There are 6 ABA accredited law schools in Washington, D.C..

The highest ranked law school in Washington, D.C. is Georgetown University, which was ranked 15 by US News in 2023. The school has an LSAT median of 171 and a GPA median of 3.86.

The best law school in Washington, D.C. depends on what you're looking for. Every law school is different, just like every person is different.

Other schools in Washington, D.C. include GW Law School, American University Law School, Columbus School of Law The Catholic University of America, Howard Law School, UDC David A. Clarke School of Law. If you want to go to law school in Washington, D.C., you should consider these schools.

ABA accredited law schools in Washington, D.C.

  1. Georgetown Law
  2. GW Law School
  3. American University Law School
  4. Columbus School of Law The Catholic University of America
  5. Howard Law School
  6. UDC David A. Clarke School of Law

You can also check out law schools in the states that border Washington, D.C.: Virginia, Maryland.

Detailed information on Washington, D.C. law schools

Georgetown Law

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 15 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 15 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 166/171/172
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.63/3.86/3.94
  • Acceptance rate: 17.6
  • Bar passage rate: 93.2

GW Law School

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 35 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 35 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 162/168/169
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.52/3.84/3.93
  • Acceptance rate: 25.0
  • Bar passage rate: 93.5

American University Law School

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 89 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 89 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 156/162/163
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.3/3.61/3.73
  • Acceptance rate: 33.8
  • Bar passage rate: 79.9

Columbus School of Law The Catholic University of America

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 122 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 122 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 156/159/161
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.38/3.61/3.75
  • Acceptance rate: 34.7
  • Bar passage rate: 73.7

Howard Law School

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 125 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 125 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 151/154/158
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.23/3.49/3.71
  • Acceptance rate: 31.2
  • Bar passage rate: 63.0

UDC David A. Clarke School of Law

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 180 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 180 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 147/150/153
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 2.85/3.15/3.45
  • Acceptance rate: 50.3
  • Bar passage rate: 32.5

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21:25
tbh I think the $$$$+ you would have gotten would be worth it over your current GW offer too
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21:25
Don’t feel bad about not applying duke they take like less than 10 people who apply after thanksgiving
21:25
I mean at UGA
21:26
Outside of the T14 idk if I would have picked any schools over GW. Idk I really value the networking opportunities and the age old adage of “study where ya hope to practice”
21:27
It was mostly safeties in the cities I would have liked to be in and Ohio just cuz I live here
21:27
For me personally that's just not worth 100k+ in costs
21:28
and if you think it is, that just doesnt make sense to me unless youre rich
21:28
That’s fair I luckily have no ugrad debt so I’m more willing to take on a bit for law school
21:28
a bit more.....
21:28
I said 100k+
21:29
I mean I know nothing is guaranteed but considering the opportunities GW provides in D.C. I think it’s feasible plus, not to Dox myself, I have an aunt that lives there so that’s some costs knocked off already
21:29
(That was the other reason I looked at these cities I have family in all of them)
21:29
youre gonna live with your aunt?
21:30
Possibly. She’s been looking to move into a bigger place for awhile now so idk I’ve been looking at places with her
21:30
yeah idk doesnt make sense to me. I got the 120k from GW too
21:30
and I thought it would be crazy to take that
21:30
it's just way to expensive for the outcomes
21:31
Im actually a bit offended on your behalf that you didnt get more
21:31
Idk the gov con program is extremely good and pays well plus the professors I’ve talked to have a ton of connections and will basically find you a job as long as you’re putting in the work and everything
21:32
like I have worse GPA and LSAT and got the same offer
21:32
Tbh I applied really late and my work experience is shit. My hard sell was having two disabled parents (one of which is a ward of the state now) and then my scores
21:32
i dont think the concern is that youre going to stay unemployed....
21:34
I think a good student at UGA will have close to the same opportunities as most GW students provided they network etc
21:34
and will have paid SIGNIFICANTLY less to go
21:35
I mean in DC
21:35
idk it’s too late to change my results now so I try not to dwell on what ifs if ya know what I mean
21:35
I’m not familiar enough with UGA’s programs so I can’t speak to them but all in all I’m happy with my outcomes all things considered
21:36
sure. I think UGA has a semester in DC thing
21:36
Sure it’s not ideal, but for a barista from middle of nowhere Ohio that applied in February I don’t think I have the right to complain.
21:42
sure yeah, itll work out
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