Georgetown Law

About the organization

Georgetown Law began modestly in the 19th century when the directors of Georgetown University recommended the establishment of a separate department to train lawyers. It was the first law school created by a Jesuit institution of higher learning in the United States. In the fall of 1870, with high expectations and a tenuous financial structure, Georgetown’s law school enrolled 25 students from 12 states. Today, the Law Center boasts the nation’s top-ranked clinical program, advanced degree programs, and world-renowned centers, and institutes.