| About the Law Center |
| What are the median LSAT scores and GPAs of admitted applicants? |
For the entering class of 2007, the median LSAT was a 170, and the median GPA was a 3.67. |
| What is the size of the entering class? |
450 full-time students, 132 part-time students |
| Where is the Law Center located? |
The Law Center is located at the intersection of
Massachusetts and New Jersey Avenues, near the Capitol and U.S.
Supreme Court. The address is 600 New Jersey Ave., NW Please refer
to the map. The Admissions Office is located in McDonough Hall, Room 589. |
| How diverse is the class? |
In the entering class of 2007, 44% are women, and
27% are members of a racial or ethnic minority. |
| What is Georgetown's tuition? |
For the 2008-2009 academic year, the tuition is
$42,065. for full-time, $1,545/credit hour for the part-time program. |
| Do you offer clinical programs? |
Yes, we offer fourteen clinical
programs. |
| What extracurricular activities are offered at the Law Center? |
There are currently 60 student
organizations. |
| What are the housing options? |
Built in 1993, the Gewirz Student Center offers
on-campus housing in furnished apartments. The Office
of Residence Life also conducts an annual Student Housing
Orientation Program (SHOP) to assist students in finding off campus
housing. |
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| The first year of
law school |
| What is a typical First year Class like? |
The First year class is divided into five sections
of approximately 112-115. Within each section there is a mid-size
class of 35 and a smaller research and writing section of 30 students.
Mentors and advisors are assigned to the smaller sections. |
| Are there tutorial programs? |
Yes. Conducted by the dean's office, tutorial
groups are established for each of the five first-year sections.
Each group is coordinated by an upperclass tutor who meets with
participants at least once a week for two hours. Any unusual learning
problem revealed by this process is then given individual attention.
Finally, upperclass students also provide one-on-one tutorial
assistance. |
| Are there opportunities to meet faculty? |
Yes. Every Friday there is a Faculty-Student reception.
In addition, many professors have weekly luncheons and are active
in student organizations. |
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| Admissions process |
| What are the JD program deadlines? |
We begin accepting applications on September 25. The first Early Decision deadline is October 31 (application form and fee are due). The second Early Decision deadline is December 1 (file must be complete with all required documentation). The final deadline for the Full-time Division is February 2. The final deadline for the Part-time Division is March 2. |
| How many people applied last year? |
Georgetown Law receives the most applications out of any law school. This past year, we received almost 11,000 applications. |
| May I apply for both the day (Full-time) and evening (Part-time) programs? |
Yes. JD candidates may apply to be considered for admission to the Full-time Division, the Part-time Division, or Both. Applying to "Both" divisions signifies to the Admissions Committee that you are equally willing to attend either the Full-time or Part-time program if offered admission to Georgetown Law. If the Admissions Committee approves your application, it will specify in your acceptance letter the division to which you are admitted. |
| Does Georgetown have rolling admissions? |
Yes. |
| When should I apply? |
As the Admissions Committee employs a rolling admissions system, it is to your advantage to complete your application as early as possible in the application cycle. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early. |
| Does Georgetown have an online application? |
Yes. Our online application will be available through LSAC beginning on August 26, 2008.
If you apply online, you will be able to pay the $80 application fee by credit card. |
| When will I know the decision? |
Typically, it takes eight to twelve weeks after your file is complete. However, it depends upon the volume of applications received. If your file is complete by February 2, every attempt will be made to send a decision no later than April 15. |
| Do you offer tours? |
Yes. We offer information sessions and tours throughout the Fall and Spring. Please refer to the section on We'd Like to Meet You. |
| Do you grant fee waivers? |
Yes. Please download the fee
waiver form. To apply for a need-based fee waiver from Georgetown Law, this form must be submitted with a paper application in lieu of the application fee.
If you have been granted a fee waiver through LSAC for the current admissions cycle, the fee waiver
can be submitted with your application in lieu of the Georgetown
fee waiver form. |
| Is there a GPA or LSAT cut off? |
No, there is no minimum GPA or LSAT. Georgetown
Law does not use cutoffs. |
| What is the length of the personal statement? |
There is no minimum or maximum length. We do not
feel that an applicant's personal statement should be limited.
Please send in your personal statement with your application. |
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| Early Decision Process (Binding) |
| What is the Early Decision process? |
The Early Decision process is a binding early notification process. You must submit the application form and fee by October 31, and make sure that your file is complete by December 1. We will mail out decisions byDecember 15. |
| May I apply for Early Decision if I'm taking the October LSAT? |
Yes. Your file does not need to be complete with
test scores until December 1. |
| What if I apply through Early Decision, but then am unhappy with my October LSAT score or fail to complete my file by December 1? |
Early Decision applicants will then
be moved into the regular applicant pool. If admitted through
the regular admissions process, your decision will be non-binding. |
| What decision may I receive by applying through the Early Decision process? |
Admit, Deny, Waitlist, or Defer. We defer about
15% of the applicants to the regular admissions process in order
to get a better sense of the applicant pool. Deferred applicants
are usually sent out a decision no later than March 1. Early Decision
applicants that receive a Deferred or Waitlisted decision are
no longer bound to attend Georgetown. |
| If I get denied through Early Decision, may I apply through the Regular Admissions process? |
No. Since an applicant has a better chance by
applying through the Early Decision process, we do not allow applicants
to reapply through the regular admissions process. |
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| LSAT |
| Must I register for the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS)? |
Yes, all ABA-accredited law schools will require you to subscribe with LSDAS. |
| Do you offer fee waivers for the LSAT? |
Yes. Georgetown Law offers need-based fee waivers. You you may send your fee waiver request to Georgetown Law along with a paper application. If you qualify for a fee waiver through LSAC, you may submit it along with your application. |
| How are multiple LSAT scores assessed? |
For reporting purposes, Georgetown adheres to the ABA policy of reporting the higher LSAT score. For evaluation purposes, the Georgetown Admissions Committee typically averages LSAT scores. Georgetown may consider the higher LSAT score if you have only taken the LSAT twice. Please address any mitigating circumstances you feel the Admissions Committee should consider. |
| May I apply if I plan on taking the December or February LSAT? |
Yes, however, due to our rolling admissions process, we strongly encourage you to take the LSAT by the October test date if you plan to apply for the Full-time program. Although we will accept the February LSAT, taking an earlier exam is strongly encouraged. |
| What is the oldest LSAT score you will accept? |
We accept LSAT scores that are five years old. For Fall 2009 applicants, candidates must have taken the LSAT on or after June 2004. |
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| Transfer and Visiting students |
| Does Georgetown accept Transfer students? |
Yes, Georgetown accepts Transfer students. |
| Does Georgetown accept Visiting students? |
Yes, students in their final year of legal studies who are in good standing from an accredited law school may apply as Visiting, non-degree students. |
| May I apply for Spring Admission? |
Only if you have taken at least two semesters
totaling no more than 30 credits. Typically, students who initially
entered law school in the spring of the prior year, apply for
spring admission. |
| How competitive is the transfer process? |
We receive over 400 applications every year for
Fall transfer. To be competitive, students should be in the top
15% of their class with an A-/B+ average. |
| May I apply for transfer Early Action based upon my Fall grades alone? |
Yes. |
| When should I apply? |
As early as possible. However, deadlines are as follows:
Oct. 31 - Transfer/Visiting Student Deadline for Spring 2009 March 16 - Early Action Transfer Deadline for Fall 2009
June 15 - Regular Action Transfer Deadline for Fall 2009
June 15 - Visiting Student Deadline for Fall 2009
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| May Transfer students participate in the Fall Recruitment Program? |
Yes, the Office of Career Services will do its best to accommodate Transfer students' participation in the Fall Recruitment Program. |
| May Transfer students participate in a journal? |
Yes, Transfer students who are interested in journal membership must participate in the write-on competition. Those who have been admitted and have paid their deposit(s) prior to the deadine may participate in the 2009 journal competition. Those admitted after this date will be given an opportunity to participate in the transfer competition beginning in June 2010. |
| May Visiting students apply to transfer to the Law Center? |
No, Visiting students may not apply to transfer to the Law Center. The Visiting Student Program is designed for law students in their final year of law school who are interested in taking courses not offered at their home law school. |
| May Visiting students participate in recruitment activities at Georgetown? |
Visiting students are not eligible to participate in recruitment activities unless they will not participate in such activities at their home institution. |
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| Recommendations/appraisals |
| May I use the LSDAS Letter of Recommendation Service? |
Yes, this is the preferred method, however, you
may submit the recommendations in a sealed envelope along with
your application. |
| May I submit a recommendation from employers rather than professors? |
Yes. If you are still in school, academic recommendations
are preferred, but non-academic recommendations are accepted.
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| How many recommendations do you require? |
We require one recommendation for the JD application,
but you may submit as many as you would like. Please note, however,
that once we receive one recommendation, your application is considered
complete and sent to the committee. |
| Do you accept composites / recommendation packages from universities? |
Yes. |
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| The joint degree programs |
| What joint degree programs do you offer? |
We currently offer JD/MBA, JD/MSFS, JD/MASSP,
JD/MAAS, JD/MAGES, JD/MALAS, JD/MAREES, JD/MPH (with Johns Hopkins),
JD/MPP, JD/Government (Ph.D. and Masters en passant), JD/Philosophy
(Ph.D. and M.A.) and JD/LLM. |
| Do I have to apply to the programs separately? |
Yes. |
| Is acceptance to either program contingent on acceptance to the other? |
No. |
| Do I use the same application? |
No. Each program within the joint degree has separate
admission procedures and separate applications. You must be admitted
to both programs separately before you can enter the joint degree.
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| Do I have to take the GRE or GMAT? |
The following programs will accept the LSAT in lieu of the GRE: MPH (with Johns Hopkins), MSFS, MPP, and MASSP. The MBA program requires the GMAT. All other programs (MAAS, MAGES, MALAS, MAREES, Government and Philosophy) require the GRE. |
| May I apply for a joint degree program after I am accepted into the law school or another program? |
Yes. You may apply for a joint degree program during the first year of either the JD or the MA program. Since admission decisions are made independently, you are not guaranteed any special admissions consideration if you are already enrolled in or accepted to another program. |
| Do I have to apply for the JD and MA programs at the same time? |
Although it is recommended that you apply to these programs at the same time, it is not required. Many first year law students apply to the additional program in the fall of the 1L year and become joint degree candidates if admitted. |
| Do joint/concurrent degree program grades appear on the Law Center transcript? |
No. |
| How do the joint degree programs work? |
Through the integration of the curricula of the two schools, enrolled students are able to earn degrees in an accelerated program, instead of the time normally required when completing the degrees seperately. Georgetown Law has designed these programs to allow students to earn two degrees in a condensed time frame by offering reciprocal credit for coursework. (Completion time varies by program and whether the student is attending part-time or full-time.) |
| How does attending part-time affect the joint degree process? |
For students who attend classes on a part-time basis, a joint degree may be possible depending on the program, but often involves specific considerations that require individualized counseling with the Office of JD Academic Services. |
| If I am not enrolled in a joint degree program, may I still take graduate courses at another school? |
Students are allowed to transfer a maximum of 6 credits from another graduate degree program. Sally McCarthy, the Assistant Dean for JD Academic Services in charge of Joint Programs, can advise on the feasibility of pursuing a concurrent degree. |
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| Part-time Division |
| Is the Part-time Division degree/diploma the same as the Full-time Division? |
Yes. Aside from the number of credits and time of the courses (evening), students receive the same opportunities to pursue clinics, journals and moot court. |
| Are the professors that teach part-time courses the same ones that teach full-time? |
Yes. Full-time faculty rotate and teach both full-time and part-time courses. |
| Is it harder to schedule all the classes you like to take because the offerings are more limited in the evenings? |
No. Generally Georgetown tries to offer the same
courses during the day and evening. |
| Do prospective employers favor full-time students over part-time students? |
No. Employers do not distinguish between full-time and part-time students. However, fewer part-time students
elect to participate in the summer associate program because of
their work commitments. |
| May part-time students participate in journals, moot court, and clinics? |
Yes, all Georgetown JD students are eligible. |
| May I transfer to the full-time program? |
After the first year, students can request to
switch divisions. Approval is based upon space availability. |
