Georgetown University Law Center

Georgetown University Law Center at Georgetown University is located in Washington, D.C. The law school has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1924.
Acceptance Rate
20.1%
Tuition & Fees
$80K
Students With Grants
64.2%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
90.5% / 97.2%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at Georgetown University Law Center and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
20.1%
Median LSAT
171
Median GPA
3.92
First-Year Class Enrollment
655
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- LLM
- SJD
- MSL (Master of Studies in Law)
- MLT (Master of Law and Technology)
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/LLM
- JD/MA in Arab Studies
- JD/MA in Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies
- JD/MA in German and European Studies
- JD/MA in Latin American Studies
Certificates or Concentrations:
- LLM - Global Health Law and Governance
- LLM - National and Global Health Law
- International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Certificate
- International Human Rights Certificate
- Certificate in WTO & International Trade Studies
JD
Regular and Early Decision: Mar 1, 2025
Early Assurance Deadline - April 10 (current Georgetown juniors only)
LLM
Priority (Foreign trained attorneys): Feb 5, 2025
Priority (U.S. trained attorneys): Feb 15, 2025
Regular: Jul 1, 2025
MSL (Master of Studies in Law)
Non-lawyer applicants: Mar 10, 2025
International students: Apr 15, 2025
MLT (Master of Law and Technology)
Non-lawyer applicants: Mar 10, 2025
International students: Apr 15, 2025
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 113
Student/Faculty Ratio: 2.75:1
Total JD Enrollment: 2176
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 817
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending Georgetown University Law Center and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees
$80K
Living Expenses On Campus
$34K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$34K
Students With Grants
64.2%
Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 0
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that Georgetown University Law Center offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- American Criminal Law Review
- Georgetown Environmental Law Review
- Georgetown Immigration Law Journal
- Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law
- Georgetown Journal of International Law
Clinics:
- Appellate Courts Immersion Clinic
- Appellate Litigation Clinic
- Center for Applied Legal Studies (CALS)
- Civil Justice Clinic
- Civil Rights Clinic
Student Associations:
- Advocates Against Sexual Violence (AASV)
- American Bar Association
- American Civil Liberties Union-Georgetown Law (ACLU)
- American Constitution Society (ACS)
- Anti-Corruption & Anti-Money Laundering Law Student Association (ACAML)
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Leahy Moot Court Competition
- Beaudry Moot Court Competition
- Greenhalgh Trial Advocacy Competition
- Bellamy Negotiation Competition
- National White Collar Crime Mock Trial Invitational
Other Opportunities:
- Center for Transnational Legal Studies (CTLS)
- Blume Public Leadership Institute
- Center for Asian Law
- Center for Congressional Studies
- Center for Innovations in Community Safety
Learn about the bar passage rate of Georgetown University Law Center alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
90.5% / 97.2%
Graduates Employed
98.1%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
89.9%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
66.3%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
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.