1. What do I do if I need accommodations when applying to Georgetown Law?

Georgetown University Law Center has a Non-Discrimination Policy that ensures equal treatment in the admissions process for students with disabilities. Applicants may choose to disclose a disability when applying but are not required to do so. Students who are interested in additional information or need accommodations when applying may contact the Office of Admissions at (202) 662-9010. To protect confidentiality, students may ask questions without providing their name or identifying information.

2. When do I need to apply for disability services?

Students are encouraged to register at least two weeks before the first day of classes. At a minimum, documentation must be provided to the Office of Disability Services at least ten business days before the requested accommodation is to be implemented (and for final exam accommodations, at least ten business days before the exam period commences). Where the documentation submitted is incomplete or inadequate, the Director of Disability Services may request additional information.

3. Does Georgetown University Law Center provide testing to identify learning or attention disabilities?

Georgetown University Law Center does not provide or pay for testing for students with learning or attention disabilities, but it does act as a referral source for testing services in the D.C. area. Students are encouraged to consult with the Director of Disability Services to discuss the evaluation process and obtain a list of referrals.

4. What is the process for obtaining housing accommodations?

For any accommodation related to housing please refer to the Accessible On-Campus Housing page.

5. If I have received accommodations at a different college, university, or Law School will I automatically receive the same accommodations at the Law Center?

No. Documentation review decisions are made independently at different institutions.

6. Are tutoring services available through Disability Services?

Disability Services does not offer tutoring but students can apply for a tutor by contacting the Director of Academic Success. Tutoring is free for all first-year students, but availability is limited.

7. Are accommodations retroactive?

Accommodations are not retroactive. Students are encouraged to register before the first day of class. Waiting until the last minute jeopardizes the chances of utilizing accommodations.

8. How to I obtain accessible materials for Journal Write-On?

First-year and transfer students seeking membership to a journal must participate in the Write-On competition. Students requiring accessible text materials should contact the Office of Disability Services one month in advance of the competition’s start date to ensure that materials are converted and provided in a timely manner.

9. How to I apply for accommodations on the MPRE or bar exam?

MPRE

If you are taking the MPRE and will be requesting accommodations, your first step is to read the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ How to Apply for MPRE Test Accommodations page. After you read the instructions your next step is to contact our office, as soon as possible, as you will need verification regarding the accommodations you used while in law school. Before we can complete the appropriate paperwork you will need to complete and return our Release of Information Form.

Bar Exam

Graduating students who plan on requesting testing accommodations on the Bar Exam should first go to the website of the state where you intend to sit for the exam and take note of the application requirements and deadlines. Do keep in mind that the Georgetown Law Center’s process for requesting accommodations is not necessarily reflective of what you will experience for the Bar Exam.

Please Note: In order to allow for sufficient processing and notification of accommodation requests, it is highly recommended that accommodation requests be submitted to the respective state’s Board of Bar Examiners or the National Conference of Bar Examiners (for the MPRE) at least four to six weeks in advance of the submission deadline.