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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 15 by US News in 2023. The school has an LSAT median of 171 and a GPA median of 3.86.

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 15 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 15 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 166/171/172
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.63/3.86/3.94
  • Acceptance rate: 17.6
  • Bar passage rate: 93.2

GW Law School

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 35 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 35 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 162/168/169
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.52/3.84/3.93
  • Acceptance rate: 25.0
  • Bar passage rate: 93.5

American University Law School

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 89 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 89 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 156/162/163
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.3/3.61/3.73
  • Acceptance rate: 33.8
  • Bar passage rate: 79.9

Columbus School of Law The Catholic University of America

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 122 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 122 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 156/159/161
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.38/3.61/3.75
  • Acceptance rate: 34.7
  • Bar passage rate: 73.7

Howard Law School

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 125 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 125 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 151/154/158
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.23/3.49/3.71
  • Acceptance rate: 31.2
  • Bar passage rate: 63.0

UDC David A. Clarke School of Law

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank 180 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 180 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 147/150/153
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 2.85/3.15/3.45
  • Acceptance rate: 50.3
  • Bar passage rate: 32.5

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