David A. Clarke School of Law
- JD
Median LSAT
25/75 LSAT
Median GPA
25/75 GPA
Full Time
Part Time
Black / African American 45.1%
White 26.4%
Hispanic 15.3%
Multiracial 7.2%
Asian 4.3%
Race / Ethnicity Unknown 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Women 65.5%
Men 33.2%
Another Gender Identity 0.9%
Prefer Not To Report 0.4%
Tuition & Fees
This chart reflects in-state tuition only. In-state tuition for 2024 is $13,438, and out-of-state tuition is $25,874.
Living Expenses On Campus
Living Expenses Off Campus
Living Expenses at Home
With Less than Half Grants
With Half to Full Grants
With Full / More than Full Grants
Median Grant Amount
- University of the District of Columbia Law Review
- Community Development Law Clinic
- Criminal Defense and Racial Justice Clinic
- General Practice Clinic
- Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic
- Immigration & Human Rights Clinic
- Student Bar Association
- American Bar Association Law Student Division
- American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, UDC Law Chapter
- Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
- Bethel Campus Fellowship Chapter
- Externship Program
- Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program
- Service-Learning Practicum & Seminar
Jobs Requiring Bar Passage 50%
Jobs for Which a JD Is an Advantage 18.8%
Professional Positions 12.5%
Positions Funded by Their School 8.3%
Unknown Employment Status 6.3%
Unemployed – Seeking Employment 2.1%
Unemployed – Not Seeking Employment 2.1%
Other Positions 0%
Undeterminable Positions 0%
Enrolled in Graduate Studies 0%
Jobs With Deferred Start Dates 0%
Public Interest 25.6%
Government 23.3%
Non-Federal Clerkships 23.3%
Business / Industry 16.3%
Law Firms 9.3%
Education 2.3%
Federal Clerkships 0%
Unknown 0%
District of Columbia 21
Maryland 9
Virginia 7
Washington, D.C. 20008
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.
