Washington Law Schools & Programs Washington, D.C. has a high concentration of law schools for its size. The city is home to the George Washington University Law School, American University Washington School of Law, Georgetown Law, Catholic University of America School of Law, and the Howard University School of Law. Paralegal students can study at the Paralegal Institute of Washington, D.C., Georgetown University's paralegal studies program, and Marymount University.

Law Schools, Programs & Courses in Washington
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.


Why Washington is a Great Place to Study Law
Washington, D.C., is the nation's capital and the center of American law and law enforcement. The city is home to many federal law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the National Security Agency, and the Central Intelligence Agency as well as many law firms, criminal justice agencies, and courts. Washington, D.C.'s largest law firms are Holland & Knight and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. The city's Metropolitan Police Department is one of the 10 largest local police forces in the nation.

Other Resources for Law Education and Careers in Washington
  • The District of Columbia Bar
  • National Capital Area Paralegal Association
  • The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
  • Legal Services Corporation
  • Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia
  • National Criminal Justice Association
  • Law - Employers in Washington
  • Arnold & Porter
  • WilmerHale
  • Howrey LLP
  • United States Attorney's Office - District of Columbia
  • Office of the Attorney General
  • Paralegal Concierge
  • District of Columbia Department of Corrections

  • Law - Internship Opportunities in Washington
  • The Public Defender Service of the District of Columbia
  • Human Rights First
  • Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
  • Hogan & Hartson
  • Metropolitan Police Department
  • Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
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