Campus Visits and Virtual Info Sessions 

How to visit us

Spring Guided Tours
January 22-April 22, 2024
Mondays (12pm and 3pm); Wednesdays (12pm and 5pm); Thursdays (12pm) and Fridays (11am and 3pm) 

The guided tours explore our three interconnected campus buildings and accommodate about 10 prospective/admitted students with up to one guest each. All participants must register at least one business day in advance of the requested visit (and indicate if they are bringing one guest) to receive the confirmation email with instructions. 

Register here


Spring Admissions Information Sessions
January 22-April 22, 2024
Mondays from 2-3pm

Led by an Admissions representative and a current law student these sessions discuss the application process, financial aid options, and present a brief overview of experiential learning and some student activities. (Please note these sessions are tailored to those that have not yet applied.) These sessions will be limited to 25 attendees. Prospective students may bring up to one guest with them for the session but must indicate that when they register. Prospective students must register one business day in advance of their requested visit to receive the confirmation email with instructions. 

Register here

Spring First Year Experience & Experiential Learning Session
January 26-April 12, 2024
Fridays from 2-3pm

These sessions will be led by an Admissions team member and a current law student and will discuss a brief overview of financial aid options, the 1L curriculum, experiential learning opportunities (Clinic, Trial Advocacy, Externships, etc.), student life, housing, and more. (Please note that these sessions do not discuss the application process and so are geared towards those who are current applicants and admitted students.) Students may bring up to 1 guest. We ask that you indicate on the registration whether or not you plan to bring a guest. Participants must register one business day in advance of their requested visit date.

Register Here.

Virtual Admissions Information Sessions
Tuesdays (3-4pm ET) from January 23-April 16, 2024

These sessions are led by an Admissions representative and current law student and discuss the admission process, financial aid options, and a brief overview of some experiential offerings (Externship, Clinical, and Advocacy Programs). Please note that these sessions are tailored to those that have not yet applied. 

Register here.

Virtual Waitlist Information sessions
Thursdays (1-2pm ET) from March 7-May 2, 2024

These sessions are led by an Admissions team member who will discuss our waiting list process and will last around 45 minutes. These sessions are only open to candidates currently on the waiting list. 

Register here.

*Please note that:

  • We require three weeks of notice to request live close captioning. Attendees in need of this service should select a session at least three weeks in advance and select the live closed captioning option on the registration page.
  • Attendees may only sign up for one session. They have the option to cancel and reschedule for a different date if needed.

 


Virtual Campus Tour Video

Join two student guides in our official virtual tour video, created to give prospective students an idea of our 8.5-acre campus and its three interconnect buildings. Check it out here!

A number of our admissions staff offer virtual Zoom appointments. Please review the options below and select the appropriate individual.

For questions about our admissions process or the waiting list process contact the team member assigned to your last name:

Wondering what it's like to brief your first case, conduct legal research for the Department of Justice, or represent your first client? How can you balance studying for classes, working at an externship or for a law clinic and still have time for a social life? Here's an opportunity to connect with a student ambassador about their experience at the Washington College of Law and their life in Washington, D.C.

virtual activity
 

Our Admissions team will be participating in a number of virtual and in-person recruitment events hosted by The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC), different consortia, and undergraduate institutions. 

We will add these events to our Recruitment Calendar throughout the admissions cycle.

There are no prospective students events currently scheduled.

Admitted students should refer to the JD Admitted Students Site noted in your admissions notification to view events planned specifically for admitted students.

 

JD Office of Admissions Hours:

Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fridays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
*Please note that our staff works remotely on Tuesdays and our office will be closed to the public on that day.

Address:
4300 Nebraska Ave, NW, Capital Building (C201), Washington, DC 20016
Email: wcladmit@wcl.american.edu
Phone: 202-274-4101