Contact Info

Spring day at WCL

Office of Admissions
American University
Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Suite 507
Washington, DC 20016

JD Admissions Reception Desk, Suite 507

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Phone: 202-274-4101
Email: wcladmit@wcl.american.edu

Upper-level law students staff the reception desk and main phone line of the Office of Admissions. They are a great resource for prospective students and can answer questions about student life, class offerings, extra-curricular opportunities and studying law in Washington, DC.

Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Akira Shiroma
Manages the admissions review process.

Associate Director of Admissions Brooke Sandoval
Assists applicants with questions about visiting campus, course offerings, dual degree programs, and student organizations.
sandoval@wcl.american.edu

Assistant Director Meghan Walter
Assist applicants with questions regarding the Public Interest/Public Service Scholarship, deferral policy, and international visa issues. Also assists transfer/visitor applicants.
mwalter@wcl.american.edu

Admissions Counselor Sarah Overman
Assists applicants whose last name begins with A-K with general admissions questions or questions about their admission file.
soverman@wcl.american.edu

Admissions Counselor Maura Ryan
Assists applicants whose last name begins with L-Z with general admissions questions or questions about their admission file.
mryan@wcl.american.edu

Resources Coordinator Elizabeth Engelman
Assists applicants with on-line application questions and the requesting of LSAC reports.
engelman@wcl.american.edu

Admissions Specialist Vanessa Anthony
Handles processing of deposit payments and general business tasks for the office.
vanthon@wcl.american.edu

For information on WCL accreditation, please see the current law school bulletin at p.54. Learn more on ABA accreditation of law schools.