Where is Georgetown University Law Center located?

Georgetown Law is located near Union Station on Capitol Hill, at 600 New Jersey Avenue, NW. Bernard McDonough Hall is considered the main Law Center building. For security reasons, visitors should enter through the New Jersey Avenue NW entrance of McDonough Hall. Disabled visitors and guests utilizing wheel chairs are encouraged to use the F Street entrance to McDonough. To the right of the entrance is a yellow emergency box. Push the red help button and let the Public Safety Office know that you are here for a CLE program. The Gewirz Student Center faces McDonough Hall and is located at 120 F Street, NW. The Edward Bennett Williams Law Library sits on the north side of McDonough Hall at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and New Jersey Avenue. The Eric E. Hotung International Law Building is located on the south side of McDonough Hall across the Tower Green at 550 First Street, NW.

Please note: Some programs are held at local hotels. Please review the program brochure, website, or confirmation letter for the exact location of your program.

How do I get to Georgetown University Law Center?

DRIVING

For door-to-door directions, please use Google Maps, Mapquest, or Bing Maps.

METRO

The Law Center is most easily accessible by Metro. Take the Red Line to Union Station and exit onto Massachusetts Avenue NW. Turn right on Massachusetts Avenue NW and walk two blocks to the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and New Jersey Avenue NW. Cross Massachusetts and turn left on New Jersey Avenue NW. Stay to the right to continue on First Street NW. McDonough Hall will be the second building on your right. Disabled visitors and guests utilizing wheel chairs are encouraged to use the F Street entrance to McDonough. To the right of the entrance is a yellow emergency box. Push the red help button and let the Public Safety Office know that you are here for a CLE program. To reach the Gewirz Student Center, continue past McDonough Hall to the Tower Green. The Gewirz Student Center is the tall building facing onto the Tower Green, on the corner of 2nd and F Streets NW.

You may also take the Metro to Judiciary Square and walk three blocks on E Street NW to First Street NW. After making a left on First Street NW, the Gewirz Student Center will be on your left facing on to the Tower Green at the corner of F and 2nd Streets NW. McDonough Hall and the Williams Library will be on your left-hand side after you pass Hotung International Law Building.

For more information regarding the Metro system, visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

COMMUTER TRAIN

Two suburban rail lines arrive and depart from Union Station, which is two blocks from the Law Center. These can serve as an alternative to the Metro or driving. Please visit The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) or call 1-800-743-3873 for more information. Please visit The Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC Train) or call 1-800-325-7245 for more information.

When and where do I check-in for the program?

Registration typically begins an hour before opening remarks and the first session. Program location does vary, so please check your confirmation letter for detailed information on check-in location. The majority of our programs are held at Georgetown University Law Center, McDonough Hall, 600 New Jersey Avenue, NW, in the Hart Auditorium on the first floor of the building. If you are unsure of where to go, please call us at (202)662-9890.

ALL VISITORS TO MCDONOUGH HALL MUST ENTER THROUGH NEW JERSEY AVENUE NW ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING.

Do you offer hotel discounts?

For most programs, we secure a discounted block of rooms at a hotel near the Law Center, please see the specific program’s web page for further information. This information may also be found on the program’s website. From time to time, our suggested hotel does sell out. Other hotels within walking distance of the Law Center that we recommend are:

PREFERRED PARTNER: HYATT REGENCY WASHINGTON DC ON CAPITOL HILL
400 New Jersey Avenue NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 737-1234 | (800) 233-1234
Complimentary WiFi for all Georgetown guests
When making reservations, use Corporate Number 58549.
Walking distance to Georgetown, two blocks.
Please visit the Hyatt Regency, Washington, DC to make reservations online.

 

YOTEL WASHINGTON DC
415 New Jersey Avenue NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-1616
When calling for reservations, ask for the Georgetown rate.
Walking distance to Georgetown, two blocks.
Please visit YOTEL Washington DC to make reservations online.

 

KIMPTON GEORGE HOTEL
15 E Street NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 347-4200 | (800) 576-8331
When making reservations, use the Georgetown Law Rate Code GUL
Walking distance to Georgetown Law, two blocks.
Please visit the Kimpton George Hotel to make reservations online.

 

HILTON WASHINGTON DC CAPITOL HILL
525 New Jersey Avenue NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 628-2100 | (800) 321-3010
Across the street from Georgetown Law.
Please visit the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill to make reservations online.

 

THE PHOENIX PARK HOTEL
520 North Capitol Street NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-6900
Walking distance to Georgetown Law, one block.
Please visit the Phoenix Park Hotel to make reservations online.

 

THE HENLEY PARK HOTEL
926 Massachusetts Avenue NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-5200
A short cab ride to Georgetown Law.
Please visit Henley Park to make reservations online.

 

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
500 H Street NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 289-5959
A short walk to Georgetown Law.
Please visit the Fairfield Inn & Suites to make reservations online.

 

MOTTO BY HILTON
627 H Street, NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 847-4444
A short walk to Georgetown Law.
Please visit Motto By Hilton to make reservations online.

Is parking available at Georgetown Law?

Due to limited space, we cannot provide parking for programs held at the Law Center. Disabled persons may make arrangements to park at the Law Center by calling (202) 662-9890 or emailing cle@georgetown.edu. For full day programs, we encourage attendees to take the Metro or a taxi to the program. If you do drive, there are several public parking garages close to the Law Center.

UNION STATION PARKING GARAGE
30 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002
(202) 898-1950

IMPARK PARKING GARAGE
601 New Jersey Avenue NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 464-2900

COLONIAL PARKING
500 New Jersey Ave NW | Washington 20001
(202) 298-7141

What is the suggested attire for the program?

Our standard dress code for most programs is business casual. Meeting room temperatures may vary, so we suggest bringing a sweater or light jacket.

Do you offer services to people with special needs or dietary restrictions?

Yes. Please call our office at (202) 662-9890 or contact us via email at cle@georgetown.edu.

Will breakfast be available?

Continental breakfast is served at most programs; please check the program website for specific times. Additionally, the Law Center has many on-campus dining options that attendees are welcome to enjoy.

As an attendee do I have access to the Georgetown Law Library?

Conference attendees, board members, and speakers may use the Georgetown Law Library free of charge while on campus for the conference (including the day before and after). Please show your name badge or confirmation letter for entry. The Georgetown Law E.B. Williams Library is located at 111 G Street NW, on the northernmost end of campus.

Are course materials included in the program registration fee?

Yes, the registration fee for all programs includes course materials. All course materials will be provided to you electronically.