George Washington University Law School

George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in the District of Columbia. The Law School enrolled its first class in 1865.

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Law school - District of Columbia - 1865

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The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. The school currently has about 1,860 degree candidates: 1,260 full-time, 290 part-time, and over 300 post-J.D. candidates.

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American Bar Association - Association of American Law Schools

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The school is nicknamed "GW Law" or "G-Dubbs." In 2000, the Law School began a major building and renovation scheme to create an integrated, modern learning facility. The school continues to expand into attached buildings along perimeters of the University Yard.

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GW Law is currently ranked 20th on the U.S. News & World Report list of Top 100 Law Schools, and is the highest ranked graduate program of its parent institution, The George Washington University.

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