JD Application Information
Entering JD Application and Instructions
We accept applications for entering JD students beginning October 1, 2011 for Fall 2012 admission. To request a copy of our Admissions Viewbook, please complete the Information Request Form.
The Washington College of Law offers an Early Decision Option. If you choose to apply early decision please mark the option on your application and submit the Early Decision Certification. Your file will not be considered complete without the certification. For more information about the Early Decision Option please click here.
On-line Application Form 
We begin accepting applications for fall 2012 admission beginning on October 1. Please submit your application via the Law School Admission Council electronic application service. If you experience any difficulty or require technical assistance with the on-line service, please contact the LSAC Help Desk at 215-968-1393.
Public Interest/Public Scholarship Application
Created in 2001, the Public Interest/Public Service Scholarship is offered to up to 10 full-time entering law students with outstanding academic credentials who demonstrate, through significant past volunteer and community service experience, a strong commitment to practicing law in the public interest or government. The scholarship covers the 86 credits required for graduation, and is renewable for each of a student's three years or full-time study, assuming the student remains in good academic standing and adheres to the general requirements for participation as a PI/PS Scholar.
The deadline to apply for the PIPS Scholarship has been extended to January 30, 2012.
Transfer and Visitor Application & Instructions
View instructions on how to apply and a list of deadline dates.
Application Fee Waiver
The Washington College of Law waives the application fee only for applicants who were granted a recent LSAT or CAS fee waiver by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Applicants who received such a fee waiver will have their application fee automatically waived when they apply on-line through the LSAC electronic application service.
Information Requests
If your mailing address is in the United States or Canada, you can receive a copy of our Admissions Viewbook by completing the Information Request form posted below. Our application form can only be accessed on-line via the Law School Admission Council Electronic Application Service. We are unable to mail our Admissions Bulletin outside the U.S and Canada. To view a PDF copy of our Admissions Viewbook please click here.
