Located in Washington, D.C., about 20 minutes from the White House, American University Washington College of Law was the first law school to be founded by women. Students benefit from small class sections, usually fewer than 80 students per section, for the first year. Therefore, the school prides itself on small classroom sizes, despite having 385 full-time first-year students in the 2009 class. The school offers several clinics, including a criminal justice clinic; international human rights clinic; and a women and the law clinic. Students can also write for several publications, including "The American University Law Review" and "The Modern American." The school offers study abroad opportunities in many countries, such as Belgium; China; France and Mexico. Interested students can also choose to study abroad during the summer term, according to American University Washington College of Law website.
American University Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-274-4000
wcl.american.edu/index.cfm
Located at the foot of Capitol Hill, Georgetown University Law Center provides its students access to the Supreme Court, Congress and other federal government agencies. In 2009, the school received 12,000 applications, more than any other law school in the country. Therefore, the admissions process is highly selective, with only 463 full-time and 127 part-time students admitted for the 2009 class. Students can participate in 65 clubs and organizations, such as the Corporate Law Association; Georgetown Human Rights Action; and Georgetown Law Entertainment Media Association. Moreover, the school publishes 10 journals every year. Georgetown also has the largest in-house clinical program in the country. Some clinical offerings include a criminal justice clinic and a domestic violence clinic. Students can also pursue dual degrees in Business Administration; Foreign Service; and Public Health among other areas, according to Georgetown University Law Center website.
Georgetown University Law Center
600 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-662-9000
law.georgetown.edu
Located in D.C.'s historic Foggy Bottom neighborhood, George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in the D.C. area. Offering more than 250 courses, it boasts one of the largest curricula among U.S. law schools. Students can also pursue a dual degree in Business Administration; Public Policy; or International Affairs, among several others. Membership to one of the six scholarly journals, such as "The George Washington Law Review," is considered an academic honor. Students may participate in a pro bono program, and students can receive a commendation at graduation if they complete a certain amount of hours. The Criminal Justice Reform Project, one of the pro bono programs, researches and analyzes the ability of released criminals to re-enter and reintegrate into society, as The George Washington University Law School website states.
The George Washington University Law School
2000 H Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20052
202-994-6261
law.gwu.edu/Pages/Default.aspx