About the course

To be an effective advocate, a lawyer must have a broad range of knowledge of the law. He or she must also have excellent analytical, research, writing, and advocacy skills. GW Law?s curriculum and diverse academic opportunities are designed to give students the skills they need to perform at their best in any setting?be it a large or small firm, public interest organization, government agency, academia, or the judiciary?and in every capacity?as counselor, litigator, mediator, negotiator, legislator, or lobbyist. After the completion of the required curriculum, JD students have a vast domain of courses from which to choose in their remaining years of study. The extensive curriculum is intended to offer students substantial freedom to tailor their programs to their own interests and goals. In addition, some students choose to pursue a particular one of the many offered Areas of Study of the law in special depth. To broaden students? experience beyond the traditional classroom setting, the law school offers a wide variety of clinical courses, simulation courses, and outside placement options in which students have the opportunity to learn lawyering and other advocacy skills in several contexts. These courses permit students to complement the theoretical study of law with experience in interviewing clients, investigating facts, dealing with adverse parties, contacting government agencies, negotiating on behalf of clients, and participating in real or hypothetical court and administrative proceedings. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Washington, DC
Fall (August), 2025	Washington, DC

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Washington University

To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the US must hold degrees from institutions in compliance with their national standards.

　　Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual score below 5.0.

　　TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 80 on Internet-based test.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at George Washington University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　201st / 1250

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