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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 14 by US News in 2022. The school has an LSAT median of 171 and a GPA median of 3.85.

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 14 (US News 2022)
  • Ranked: 14 by US News in 2022.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 167/171/173
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.66/3.85/3.94
  • Acceptance rate: 12.9
  • Bar passage rate: 94.7

GW Law School

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 25 (US News 2022)
  • Ranked: 25 by US News in 2022.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 162/167/168
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.55/3.83/3.91
  • Acceptance rate: 21.6
  • Bar passage rate: 93.0

American University Law School

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 73 (US News 2022)
  • Ranked: 73 by US News in 2022.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 157/161/163
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.39/3.57/3.71
  • Acceptance rate: 27.9
  • Bar passage rate: 81.5

Columbus School of Law The Catholic University of America

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 94 (US News 2022)
  • Ranked: 94 by US News in 2022.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 155/158/160
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.33/3.5/3.67
  • Acceptance rate: 39.7
  • Bar passage rate: 89.3

Howard Law School

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 98 (US News 2022)
  • Ranked: 98 by US News in 2022.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 152/154/158
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.24/3.49/3.69
  • Acceptance rate: 24.5
  • Bar passage rate: 69.9

UDC David A. Clarke School of Law

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 147 (US News 2022)
  • Ranked: 147 by US News in 2022.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 147/149/153
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 2.76/3.08/3.34
  • Acceptance rate: 42.2
  • Bar passage rate: 64.2

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They let a few people in since they said that, but I would find it hard to believe that it is full already; their second deposit deadline is today, so well know more likely this week
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