OpenFieldJuris Doctor (J.D.) - Clinical Social Justice & Public Interest Law - UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
University of the District of Columbia · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Nationally recognized among the top five clinical law programs in the U.S., requiring every law student to complete over 700 hours of direct pro bono client representation across immigration, housing justice, and criminal defense clinics.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- UDC Law Public Interest Scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition
- Tuition Rate
- $18,500/year (D.C. resident) / $32,000/year (non-resident)
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Bachelor's degree with competitive undergraduate GPA and LSAT or GRE exam score
- English Language
- TOEFL 85+
- Standardized Exam
- LSAT/GRE required
- Application Materials
- Personal statement detailing commitment to public interest law
- Letters of Recommendation
- Two letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of the District of Columbia's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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