All applicants must submit their Ll.M. applications and all required documents by March 10, 2023. The Admissions Committee strives to make decisions within 6 to 10 weeks of the completion date of a file. Late applications may be submitted after the deadline, but will only be considered on a space basis and additional fees will be charged as described above. The Graduate Admissions Committee decides on late applications on an ongoing basis. Please note that the Committee cannot begin reviewing an application until all the necessary documents have been received. Yes, and we strongly recommend that you complete your application as early as possible in the admission cycle. Due to our ongoing admission process, we strongly recommend that you complete the GMAT, GRE or LSAT no later than September. We still accept a later LSAT, GMAT or GRE test, but please note that due to our ongoing admissions process, it is more advantageous to take a test earlier.

The regular action process is designed for candidates who believe their grades will improve from the first semester of law school to the second semester. While they may have a slight time disadvantage (behind the group of early action applicants), the full-year transcript may be a better representation of law school skills. If you are admitted to an LL.M. program under Early Action, it is not binding. You have the same deadline as regular students admitted to Action to decide whether or not to visit Georgetown. For the 2021-2022 school year, full-time tuition is $69,280. Evening classes cost $47,006, based on 19 credits at $2,474/credit. Apply early! Georgetown Law has an ongoing admissions process, which means it`s to your advantage to apply as early as possible. Before submitting your application, please read our application requirements and upcoming deadlines. Due to the large number of applications we receive and our ongoing admission system, it is to your advantage to complete your application as early as possible in the application cycle.

Please note that applications will only be reviewed after receipt of all required documents. According to the LSAC for LSAT results: If you took the LSAT in June 2015, you can use this score to apply to law school by May 2021. Results for LSAT prior to June 2015 will not be published. Note: The application deadlines listed below are for the Fall 2023 admission cycle. Georgetown Law receives the highest number of JD applications of any law school. We received nearly 10,000 applications in the fall of 2020. Candidates are strongly advised to apply early. Especially for the regular action cycle, we recommend that you submit all available application documents as soon as possible, even if you are waiting for your legal transcript. If you submit your regular action request earlier and then submit your law transcript once all your first year grades are available, our office can complete your application documents faster. As we have a continuous admission system, it is to your advantage to complete your application as early as possible in the application cycle. For more information on when we start accepting applications, please visit our Application Deadlines page.

We do not recommend resuming the LSAT. The Admissions Committee takes a holistic approach to reviewing files, but the LSAT is not as burdensome as the actual academic performance of your law school. Yes. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application online through the LSAC electronic application. Please note that LSAC takes time to process documents once they are received at their offices, so applicants must send their materials to LSAC well in advance of the application deadline. Please note that the registrar of your law school must send your transfer certificate form (or reputable letter) directly to our office. 23. In March, our admissions managers participated in Reddit`s Ask Me Anything – click below to read their answers! NOTE: You must ensure a fee waiver before submitting your application and applicants who received a fee waiver during a previous admission cycle are not eligible for an exemption. Please allow up to one week to respond to your request for fee waiver. When Toni Deane (L`21) learned that she had been elected to the georgetown Law Journal`s highest position, she rushed to the offices of Maura DeMouy and Nicole Llorenz – the leaders of a program that supports students from underrepresented backgrounds in law schools and the legal profession. Deane, who plans to hold two consecutive federal articling positions in the coming years, attributes her groundbreaking success to the leadership skills and lasting relationships she has developed during the program known as RISE.

She said it gave her the courage to run for first place in GLJ and the confidence to overcome feelings of “imposter syndrome” during her tenure, which ended this spring. If RISE hadn`t existed, “I wouldn`t have had the confidence to.. Dip my toe in any available pond. Advance ruling Application deadline to receive a decision within 4 weeks of completion. The Admissions Committee considers a number of factors when assessing whether a candidate would be suitable for transfer. These factors include the likelihood that the individual will succeed in Georgetown, that they would receive legal training here, and that they will be able to contribute to the Georgetown legal community. In these decisions, the Committee focuses on a number of criteria and does not use numerical limits. However, competitive students tend to be in the top 15% of their class with an A/B+ average. In addition to reviewing the applicant`s academic performance, the committee also considers personal statement, letters of recommendation/assessments, extracurricular activities, community contributions, and work experience.

If you have any questions about the requirements of our application, please visit our FAQ page or contact us at (202) 662-9010 or lawadmis@georgetown.edu. All applicants must register with LSAC`s Credential Assembly Service (CAS) to submit transcripts to Georgetown Law. Transcripts from all schools attended must be sent directly from the institution to LSAC. Requests for early action are first reviewed in our ongoing intake process and notified early. If you are applying for a certificate in addition to a full LL.M. program, please note the LL.M. application deadlines for visiting students in spring 2023. No, we do not allow fee waiver for transfer requests. A non-refundable fee of $85 must be submitted at the time of application. This can be done by credit card via LSAC or by cheque or money order attached to a paper application. Our favorite app is our online version via LSAC.

You can also download a paper application (please email us for a paper application). If you are an applicant for a regular decision, you can expect to receive a decision approximately 8 to 12 weeks after your application is classified as complete. Admission to early action is not binding. Please note, however, that applicants admitted under Early Action must make two deposits to reserve their spot. The first deposit is usually due shortly after the date of admission. The second deposit is usually due at the beginning of June. Students in the full-time program graduate in three academic years, with most courses taking place during the day. Students in the evening program typically graduate in four academic years, but can apply for a flexible, accelerated three-and-a-half- or three-year program. Students in both programs can enroll in classes during the day or evening during their senior grades. Georgetown Law offers a vibrant community, talented faculty and the unique opportunity to study law where laws are made. We are proud of the exceptional range of backgrounds and experiences represented by our student body, and we hope you will join us! You will receive a decision 8 to 12 weeks after completing your application. Georgetown sends decisions by mail and email.

Regular Action Period for U.S.-Trained Lawyers (including stand-alone on-campus certificates) *Decisions are made within 6-10 weeks. We only need one recommendation or review, but you can submit others if you wish. Please note that your application will be considered complete and will be sent to the Committee for review once we have received a letter of recommendation or assessment form from LSAC. You must let us know in advance if you would like your application to be excluded from the review until we receive further letters of recommendation or review. There is a section in our app where you can note that you want to retain your application and from whom you are still expecting recommendations. We accept test results that are less than five years old. Yes. Evening students learn from the same professors, take the same courses, and have the same opportunities as full-time students, extracurricular activities such as magazines, clinics, and mock trials.