Ways to Connect
Howard University will be closed until Friday, January 3, 2025.
* We apologize for the issues with the Spring 2025 LLM, Transfer and Visiting Applications. The applications will be open
between December 2 and December 13, 2024. The instructions for each application will be updated on the LSAC application when each application opens.
The 2025 HUSL JD, LLM, Transfer and Visitor applications will open on November 1, 2024. The deadline for all of the fall applications is March 15, 2025. HUSL will accept the April 2025 LSAT as long as the application is started and saved by March 15, 2025.
Howard University School of Law is not offering any fee waivers for the 2025 application cycle.
TOURS AND CLASS VISITS
In Person
At Howard University School of Law, we are proud of our rich legacy as a historic institution, shaping legal minds for over 150 years. We cultivate future leaders passionate about advancing justice through an equity-centered approach to legal education. Our students are committed to championing civil rights, advocacy, and the pursuit of equality for all.
We invite you to experience this legacy firsthand by joining us for a campus tour. You’ll have the opportunity to explore our facilities, engage with current students, and learn more about the vibrant and supportive community we have here. This is an ideal opportunity to see how Howard Law can serve as the foundation for your legal career and empower you to make a meaningful impact in society.
Tour Availability:
• The last day for a guided tour or class visit in 2024 is November 15th.
• Students will be preparing for exams after this date, and guided tours will resume on
January 13th, 2025.
• Self-guided tours are available during this period, except from December 13, 2024, to
January 3, 2025, when the university will be closed.
Please fill out the form provided, and we will schedule a personalized guided or self-led tour.
Class Visits
Prospective students, applicants, and admitted students often enjoy visiting a class to gain valuable insight into how our professors engage with students and the various teaching styles at Howard Law. If you're interested in sitting in on a class, please complete the form provided above. We will match you with a class that aligns with your visit. Please note that class visits are reserved exclusively for prospective students.
Virtual
For those unable to visit in person, we offer a virtual tour of Howard University School of Law.
Please note that class visits are not available virtually, as all classes are held in person.
Please email husladmit@law.howard.edu with any additional questions.
FALL RECRUITMENT 2024
Meet a HUSL Admissions Representative at the following events this Fall:
Date | Recruit Event | Time | Type | Virtual or Live |
SEPTEMBER 2024 | ||||
September 18, 2024 | Reapplication Workshop | 1:00-2:00PM PST 4:00-5:00PM EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
September 19, 2024 | Clark Atlanta Admissions | Information Session | Virtual Event | |
September 21, 2024 | Chicago LSAC Law School Forum | 10:00AM-4:00PM CST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
September 23, 2024 | Toronto LSAC Law School Forum | 12:00-6:00PM EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
September 24, 2024 | Spelman College - Phi Alpha Delta | 6:00-7:00 pm EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
September 24, 2024 | 7Sage Admissions Deans Roundtable | 5:00-6:00 pm PST/8:00 pm-9:00 pm EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
September 26, 2024 | Morehouse College Law Fair | 11:00AM-3:00PM EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
September 27, 2024 | Atlanta LSAC Law School Forum | 10:00AM-4:00PM EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
OCTOBER 2024 | ||||
October 5, 2024 | Los Angeles LSAC Law School Forum | 10:00AM-4:00PM EST | Information Session | Live Event |
October 7, 2024 | University of Southern California Law School Fair | 11:00AM-2:00PM PST | Information Session | Live Event |
October 8, 2024 | Georgetown DMV Law School | Webinar | Virtual Event | |
October 14, 2024 | 2024 Washington DC Law School Fair | TBD | Information Session | Live Event |
October 14, 2024 | GW Post Event Panel | 8:00-9:00 pm EST | Information Session | Live Event |
October 15, 2024 | University of Maryland Law School Fair | 12:00-3:00PM EST | Information Session | Live Event |
October 17, 2024 | East Meets West: Prepare for the LSAC NY Forum | 1:00-2:00pm PST/4:00-5:00pm EST | Webinar | Virtual Event |
October 18, 2024 | New York LSAC Law School Forum (Friday) | 12:00-6:00PM EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
October 19, 2024 | New York LSAC Law School Forum (Saturday) | 10:00AM-4:00PM EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
October 20, 2024 | Latino Justice PRLDEF 42nd Annual Law Day Recruitment Fair | 9:00AM-4:00PM EST | Information Session | Live Event |
October 22, 2024 | Philadelphia Law Fair 2024 | 4:00-7:00PM EST | Information Session | Live Event |
October 23, 2024 | October LSAC Digital Law School Forum — JD-focused | 5:00-8:00PM EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
October 24, 2024 | 4th Annual Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus | 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST | Information Session | Live Event |
October 26, 2024 | Howard University's Second Annual Black Women Pre Law Fair | Information Session | Live Event | |
October 28, 2024 | East Meets West: Exploring the essentials of crafting personal statements, resumes, and other application submission | 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST/5:00pm - 6:00pm EST | Information Session | Live Event |
October 30, 2024 | Registration Link | 5:00-6:00pm PST/8:00-9:00pm EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
November 16, 2024 | 7Sage: In the DC area? Free in-person application workshop. First come, First Served! | 12:00-4:00pm EST. | Information Session | Live Event |
November 19, 2024 | HUSL's Clinical Law Center Informational Session | 1:00pm -2:00pm PST/4:00pm - 5:00pm EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
November 21, 2024 | 7Sage Law Admissions Dean's Roundtable: Timeline and Priority Deadlines | 5:00 - 8:00pm PST/ 8:00-9:00pm EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
DECEMBER 2024
December, 3, 2024 | East to West - Law Admissions Deans Financing Your Legal Education | 2:00 - 3pm PST/5:00 - 6pm EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
December 4, 2024 | Howard University and HUSL's JD/MBA Joint Information Session | 3:00 - 4:00pm PST/6:00 - 7:00pm EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
December 12, 2024 | Ask Us Anything! | 4:00 - 5:00pm PST/7:00 - 8:00pm EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
JANUARY 2025
January 16, 2025 | After You Hit Submit! | 2:00 - 3:00pm PST/5:00 - 6:00 pm EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
FEBURARY 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025 | HUSL's Spring 2025 Open House | Time TBA | Information Session | In Person |
MARCH 2025
Friday, March 28, 2025 | HUSL's Spring 2025 Open House | Time TBA | Information Session | In Person |
Contact Us
Office of Admissions
Staff
Tracy L. Simmons
Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs
Staff Profile
Quentin Yeoman
Assistant Director of Admissions
Location
2900 Van Ness Street, N.W.
219 Holy Cross Hall
Washington, DC 20008
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
9am-5pm
Contact Us
(202) 806-8009
Virtual Office Hours
December 2024
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December Virtual Office Hours #1
Monday, December 9, 2025 4:30-5:15 pm PST/ 7:30-8:15 pm EST
Zoom Link
December Virtual Office Hours #2
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 3:15-4:15 pm PST/6:15-7:15 pm EST
Zoom Link
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