Georgetown Law
General Info
Georgetown University Law Center (GULC), sometimes Georgetown Law, is Georgetown University's law school. Princeton Review ranks it in the top ten for "Best Career Prospects" and "Best Overall Academic Experience." Law School 100, a ranking scheme that purports to use qualitative criteria instead of quantitative, ranks the law school seventh overall, tied with Cornell, University of Virginia and others. The school is a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). Its current dean is T. Alexander Aleinikoff. According to the 2008 edition of U.S. News and World Report, GULC is the #14 ranked law school in the nation overall, and is #1 in clinical programs, #3 in international law (tied with Harvard), and #3 in tax law. The law school often emphasizes that its location in close proximity to federal government agencies, courts, and the Supreme Court offer a significant advantage in the study of law.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-financial-aid
- (Admissions Dean) admis@law.georgetown.edu
- (Location) Washington, DC
Georgetown Law Admissions
Georgetown Law is considered a Moderately Competitive law school, which accepts only 25% of its applicants. Comparatively, Gulc is Significantly Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 9257 | 2270 (24.52%) | 576 (6.2%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.47 | 3.76 | 3.85 |
| LSAT | 161 | 167 | 168 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $55,255 | $55,255 |
| Part Time | $37,525 | $37,525 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $27,445
- Living off-campus: $27,445
- Living at home: $27,445
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 09/15
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 03/01
- Application Fee: $85
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Georgetown Law Community
Georgetown Law is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Gulc is Above Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 126
- Part Time: 202
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 118
- # Minority Faculty: 25
Ratio
15.6 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: Yes
Georgetown Law Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Georgetown Law 1L section size is 53% larger than law schools in Washington DC and 60% larger than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 1314
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 538
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 549
- Law Journals: 887
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 3.6%
- Second Year: 1.2%
- Third Year: 0.5%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Georgetown Law Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Georgetown Law class of 2023 had an employment rate of 94% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 80.0%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 54.0%
- Business: 5.0%
- Government: 16.0%
- Public Interest: 13.0%
- Academia: 3.0%
- District of Columbia: 42%
- New York: 21%
- California: 8%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 80.0%
- First Time Takers: 626
- Average School: 87.8%
- Average State: 75.5%
- Pass Difference: 12.4%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- New York: 78.6%
- Passed: 237 of 262 (90.5%)
- State Average: 75.5%
- Difference: 11.9%