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American University Washington College of Law
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American University Washington College of Law

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    About American University Washington College of Law...
    School Within
    American University
    Address
    4300 NEBRASKA AVE NW
    WASHINGTON, DC 20016
    Telephone
    (202) 274-4101

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    Located in one of Washington, D.C.’s most beautiful neighborhoods, American University Washington College of Law is just minutes from downtown and at the center of policy, business, and all things international. Established in 1896, it was the first law school in the country founded by women, ensuring that both men and women had an equal opportunity to study law. The law school promotes an environment of opportunity with unparalleled access to all that Washington, D.C. has to offer and an emphasis on experiential learning through the renowned Clinical, Trial Advocacy, and Externship programs. In addition to its renowned international law program, the law school offers a rich curriculum in public interest, business, health law, criminal justice, intellectual property, environmental, human rights, and more.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Deadline for International Students
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    Application Fee
    $70

    Scholarship

    Masters Programs

    Doctoral Programs

    Experiential Learning Opportunities

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    American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) has long been a leader in experiential legal education with strengths in in-house, live-client clinical education and externships, a vibrant simulation curriculum in the areas of trial practice, pre-trial litigation, interviewing and counseling, alternative dispute resolution, and international business negotiations among other courses.

    Applying

    Acceptance Rate
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    Total Graduate Students
    409
    GRE
    Required
    GMAT
    Not Accepted
    LSAT
    Required
    MCAT
    Not Accepted
    TOEFL
    Required
    IELTS
    Not Accepted
    Interview Required
    No
    Personal Statement Required
    Yes
    Academic Transcripts Required
    Yes
    Application Fee Waivers Available
    Yes
    Letters of Recommendation Required
    1

    Academics

    Part-time Classes Available
    Yes
    Weekend Classes Available
    No
    Evening Classes Available
    Yes
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    Tuition & Financial Aid

    Full-Time In-State Tuition
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    Full-Time Out-of-State Tuition
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    Part-Time In-State Tuition
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    Part-Time Out-of-State Tuition
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    Received Financial Aid
    70%
    Average Financial Aid
    No data available  
    Work Study Program Available
    Yes
    Teaching/Research Fellowship Available
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    Campus Resources

    International Students Office
    Yes
    International Office URL
    Disability Services
    Yes
    Veterans Services
    Yes
    Childcare Services
    Yes
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    Outcomes

    Average Salary After Graduation
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    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
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    Career Placement URL
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    Living in the Area

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    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade C
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade unavailable
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    Median Household Income
    $171,339
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $2,441
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $740,132
    National
    $244,900

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