David A. Clarke School of Law
The David A. Clarke School of Law at the University of the District of Columbia is located in Washington, D.C. The law school has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1991.
Acceptance Rate
37.1%
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$13K / $26K
Students With Grants
71.1%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
47.9% / 57.1%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at David A. Clarke School of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
37.1%
Median LSAT
150
Median GPA
3.18
First-Year Class Enrollment
69
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
JD
Priority: Feb 15, 2025
Regular: May 1, 2025
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 29
Student/Faculty Ratio: 4.28:1
Total JD Enrollment: 235
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 0
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending David A. Clarke School of Law and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$13K / $26K
Living Expenses On Campus
$0K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$29K
Students With Grants
71.1%
In-State Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: Yes
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 30
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 9
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that David A. Clarke School of Law offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- University of the District of Columbia Law Review
Clinics:
- Community Development Law Clinic
- Criminal Defense and Racial Justice Clinic
- General Practice Clinic
- Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic
- Immigration & Human Rights Clinic
Student Associations:
- Student Bar Association
- American Bar Association Law Student Division
- American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, UDC Law Chapter
- Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
- Bethel Campus Fellowship Chapter
Other Opportunities:
- Externship Program
- Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program
- Service-Learning Practicum & Seminar
Learn about the bar passage rate of David A. Clarke School of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
47.9% / 57.1%
Graduates Employed
89.6%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
50%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
8.3%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
4340 N.W. Connecticut Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20008
Washington, D.C. 20008
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.
