Ways to Connect
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.
SPRING RECRUITMENT 2025
Meet a HUSL Admissions Representative at the following events this Fall:
| Date | Recruit Event | Time | Type | Virtual or Live |
JANUARY 2025
| January 16, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00pm PST/5:00 - 6:00 pm EST | Information Session | Multiple Law School Panel | |
| January 24, 2025 | HBCU Law Day at Ohio State | 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM | Information Session | Law Fair |
| January 27, 2025 | Emory 2025 Law School Fair | 5:30-7:30 PM | Information Session | Law Fair |
| January 28, 2025 | 8th Annual Tuskegee University Law School Fair | 5:00-7:00 PM | Information Session | Law Fair |
| January 28, 2025 | 8th Annual Tuskegee University Law School Fair | 5:00-7:00 PM | Information Session | Law Fair |
| January 29, 2025 | Auburn University Law School Fair 2025 | 12:00-3:00 PM CST | Information Session | Law Fair |
| January 30, 2025 | University of Alabama 2025 Law School Fair | 12:00-3:00 PM CST | Information Session | Law Fair |
| January 31, 2025 | West Florida 2025 Law School Fair | 12:00-4:00 PM | Information Session | Law Fair |
FEBURARY 2025
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | HBCU's Annual Virtual Law School RISE Showcase (Reach|Inspire|Support| Empower) | 10:30-12:30 PST 12:30-2:30 EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
| Monday, February 10, 2025 | Howard University School of Law x Weil Legal Innovators Webinar for 2025 applicants! Learn more about HUSL's partnership with Weil Legal Innovators | 1:00-2:00 PM PST 4:00-5:00 EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | HUSL's Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center Virtual Information Session | 1:15 -2:15 PM PST 4:15-5:15 PM EST | Information Session | Open House |
| Friday, February 21, 2025 | HUSL's Spring 2025 Open House | 10:00AM-2:00PM | Information Session | Open House |
| Saturday, February 22, 2025 | East Meets West In-Person Panel in Los Angeles We will be there to answer your questions about admissions, waitlist activity, how to make the most of in person visits versus virtual events, etc. | 10:00AM-2:00PM PST | Law School Panel | In Person |
| Monday, February 24, 2025 | East Meet West: Financing Law School Featuring: Access Lex | 2:00 -3:00 PM PST 5:00-6:00 PM EST | Law School Panel | In Person |
| Monday, February 24, 2025 | HUSL will be in LA! WCC Los Angeles Law Fair at Southwestern School of Law Join over 25 ABA approved law schools from around the country for a panel discussion and law fair. | 5:00 -6:00 PM PST | Law School Panel | In Person |
MARCH 2025
| Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | From Barriers to Bar Admission: Applying to Law School with a Criminal Record Join us for a panel conversation with representatives from CUNY School of Law, UDC School of Law, Widener University Delaware Law, Chapman University Fowler School of Law, California System Involved Bar Association and Howard University School of Law | 4:00 -5:15 PM PST 7:00-8:15 PM EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
| Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | East Meets West: Law School Plan B | 1:00 PM PST 3:00-4:00 PM EST | Information Session | Multiple Law School Panel |
| Friday, March 14, 2025 | NLLSA National Conference Workshop | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | Learn more about Howard University School of Law and Howard University Military Resources | 1:00 -2:00 PM PST 4:00-5:00 PM EST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
| Thursday, March 20, 2025 | HUSL Alumni Panel #1 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Informative Session | Virtual Event |
| Friday, March 28, 2025 | Admitted Student Day Program | Time TBA | v | In Person - Invitation Only |
| Monday, March 31, 2025 | Bison Check In #1 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Informative Session | Virtual Admitted Student Event |
APRIL 2025
| Friday, April 4, 2025 | Law School Admissions in Washington, DC Hear from the deans and directors of admissions of every DC area law school about what makes a successful applicant | 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm EST | Information Session in Person | Kerwin Hall 301 |
| Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | East Meets West: Final Countdown | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST | Information Session | Multiple Law School Panel |
| Thursday April 10, 2025 | Virtual Office Hours for HUSL Pending Admits This session is for applicants with a Pending Admissions status only. | 7:00 PM-EST, 4:00PM-PST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
| Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | HUSL Alumni Panel #2 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EST 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PST | Informative Session | Virtual Event |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | Bison Check In - HUSL Career Services Team (Admitted Students Only) | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST | Informative Session | Virtual Admitted Student Event |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | Bison Check In: HUSL Students (Admitted Students Only) | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
| Monday, April 28, 2025 | Bison Check In - J.L. Greene Public Interest Scholars Program (Admitted Students Only) | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST | Informative Session | Virtual Admitted Student Event |
| Monday, April 28, 2025 | Paying for Law School and an Introduction to AccessLex Resources | 4:00 pm EST - 5:00 PM EST 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST | Information Session | Virtual Event |
| Monday, April 28, 2025 | Bison Check-In - J.L. Greene Public Interest Scholars Program | 7:00 pm - 8:00PM EST 4:00 pm - 5:00PM PST | Information Session | Virtual Admitted Student Event |
| Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Bison Check-In: Financial Aid | 6:30PM - 7:30PM EST 3:30PM - 4:30PM PST | Virtual Admitted Student Event |
MAY 2025
| Wednesday, May 6, 2025 | East Meets West: Navigating Legal Careers in Changing Political Landscape | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST | Information Session | Multiple Law School Panel |
| Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PST | Informative Session | Virtual Session | |
| Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM PST | Informative Session | Virtual Session | |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | HUSL Alumni Panel #3 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST | Informative Session | Virtual Event |
JUNE 2025
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM PST | Informative Session | Virtual Event | |
| Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM PST | Informative Session | Virtual Event |
Contact Us
Office of Admissions
Staff
Tracy L. Simmons
Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs
Staff Profile
Quentin Yeoman
Assistant Director of Admissions
Bryan Coley
Admissions Coordinator
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
husladmit@law.howard.edu
Virtual Office Hours
April 2025
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Virtual Office Hours #1
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 6:00 PM-EST, 3:00PM-PST
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Virtual Office Hours #2
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 5:00 PM-EST, 2:00PM-PST
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Virtual Office Hours #3
Monday, April 21, 2025 - 12:00 PM-EST, 9:00AM-EST
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Financial Aid Office Hour
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 6:00PM EST, 3:00PM PST
Zoom Link
Virtual Office Hours #4
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 5:30 PM-EST, 2:30PM-PST
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