Law schools in District of Columbia
The 6 ABA-accredited law schools in District of Columbia report a median first-time bar passage of 82.18%, below the national median of 82.9%.
- Median LSAT median 161.5 (national 159)
- First-time bar passage median 82.18% (national 82.9%)
- Full-time, long-term JD employment median 87.7% (national 90.8%)
- Resident tuition median $64,285 (national $45,200)
Schools, ranked by first-time bar passage
| # | Law school | Median LSAT | First-time bar passage | Full-time, long-term JD employment | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Law Center | 171 | 93.05% | 95.9% | $83,576 |
| 2 | The George Washington University School of Law | 168 | 90.22% | 96.8% | $75,420 |
| 3 | The Catholic University of America School of Law | 161 | 83.08% | 92.9% | $61,580 |
| 4 | American University School of Law | 162 | 81.28% | 82.5% | $66,990 |
| 5 | Howard University School of Law | 156 | 76.77% | 70.3% | $39,780 |
| 6 | University of District of Columbia School of Law | 151 | 65.57% | 71.2% | $12,438 |
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Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 26, 2026.