GW offers freshman applicants the opportunity to be considered for early admission into The George Washington University Law School, one of the country's premier law schools. This accelerated program allows exceptionally qualified students to complete a bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctorate in six rather than seven years. Matriculants to the Program complete their first three years in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences and enter GW Law in their fourth year of study.

In addition to being ranked in the top twenty of the nation's law schools, GW Law offers individual areas of study that are also well regarded. These programs include intellectual property, international,  environmental, and clinical training. Because of its prominence and its location in the capital city, graduates of GW Law occupy prominent positions including many federal and states judges, Cabinet officials, and members of Congress. Washington is an excellent place to study and practice law, as the nation's capital is home to many of the country's largest and best known law firms as well as scores of mid-size and specialized firms.

• Guaranteed admission to the Law School.
  Admissions to the Law School is guaranteed provided the student attains a cumulative GPA of 3.77 or higher for the first three years of undergraduate study and meets the disciplinary and integrity standards required of all students admitted to the Law School.
  
• Complete a bachelor's degree in the Columbian College and Juris Doctorate in the Law School in six years instead of the usual seven.
  
• Study law in the nation's capital.
  
• Take the LSAT.
  As required by current ABA guidelines for accredited law programs. Performance on the test will be used to determine placement in GW Law and for advising purposes.
  
• Pay a fixed-tuition rate for the six years of the Program.
• Participate in a freshman Dean's Seminar designed specifically for B.A./J.D. students.
• Have ready access to numerous public and private research organizations, public interest groups and associations, and major corporations for internships and employment.
• Take advantage of the unparalleled resources for the study of law that government agencies, the District and Federal court system, and Capitol Hill have to offer.

For information about applying to the B.A./J.D. Program click here.