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GW-Law-Bulletin-2019-2020.Pdf THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL BULLETIN 2019–2020 Please address correspondence to the office concerned at The George Washington University Law School, 2000 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20052; telephone (202) 994-6288. For information concerning programs in other schools of the University, please visit www.gwu.edu. www.law.gwu.edu As a founding member of the Association of American Law Schools, The George Washington University Law School subscribes to that Association’s bylaws, including the following statements: “A member school shall provide equality of opportunity in legal education for all persons, including faculty and employees with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion and tenure, applicants for admission, enrolled students, and graduates, without discrimination or segregation on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap or disability, or sexual orientation. A member school shall seek to have a faculty, staff, and student body which are diverse with respect to race, color, and sex.” The University reserves the right to change courses, programs, fees, and the academic calendar, or to make other changes deemed necessary or desirable, giving advance notice of change when possible. Contents The Academic Calendar 2019–2020.................................................................................................................6 The George Washington University Law School .............................................................................................. 7 The Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree ...........................................................................................................................9 Entrance Requirements ..................................................................................................................................9 Admissions Process .........................................................................................................................................9 Degree Requirements ....................................................................................................................................11 Academic Regulations .................................................................................................................................. 14 Joint Juris Doctor–Master’s Degree Programs ...........................................................................................23 Graduate Programs............................................................................................................................................25 The Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree ...........................................................................................................25 Entrance Requirements ...........................................................................................................................25 Admissions Process ..................................................................................................................................25 Degree Requirements ..............................................................................................................................26 Joint Master of Laws–Master’s Degree Programs ..................................................................................39 The Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) Degree ........................................................................................ 44 Entrance Requirements ...........................................................................................................................45 Degree Requirements ..............................................................................................................................45 The Master of Studies in Law Degree ........................................................................................................ 46 Concentrations ........................................................................................................................................ 46 Entrance Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 46 Degree Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 46 Admissions Process ..................................................................................................................................47 General Information .........................................................................................................................................48 Day and Evening Classes ..............................................................................................................................48 Registration ...................................................................................................................................................48 Graduation Requirements ...........................................................................................................................48 Transcripts of Record .................................................................................................................................. 49 Academic Integrity Code ............................................................................................................................ 49 Spring, Summer, and Exchange Programs .......................................................................................................50 Fees and Financial Regulations ......................................................................................................................... 53 Financial Aid ...................................................................................................................................................... 57 Awards ................................................................................................................................................................66 Student Activities and Student Life .................................................................................................................69 Enrichment Program ....................................................................................................................................69 Publications ...................................................................................................................................................69 Advocacy and Skills Boards ..........................................................................................................................70 Professional Development: Inns of Court and Foundations of Practice Programs .................................70 Law Student Organizations ...........................................................................................................................71 Facilities and Services ........................................................................................................................................ 73 The Jacob Burns Law Library ...................................................................................................................... 73 Center for Professional Development and Career Strategy (The Career Center) ................................... 73 Supplemental Legal Education .................................................................................................................... 73 Housing .........................................................................................................................................................74 Student Health Service .................................................................................................................................74 Health, Accident, and Tuition Insurance .................................................................................................... 75 Immunization Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 75 Disability Support Services .......................................................................................................................... 75 Counseling Services ...................................................................................................................................... 75 University Regulations ......................................................................................................................................76 University Policy on Equal Opportunity .....................................................................................................76 University Policy on the Release of Student Information .........................................................................76 Policy Regarding Students Called to Active Military Duty .......................................................................76 Right to Change Rules and Programs .......................................................................................................... 77 Right to Dismiss Students ............................................................................................................................ 77 Property Responsibility ................................................................................................................................ 77 Student Conduct ..........................................................................................................................................
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