Event Information
The Washington DC Law School Fair will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 4 PM to 7 PM (with workshops happening before and after the fair from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM) on the campus of George Washington University. Meet face-to-face with law school admissions decision makers from schools across the nation.
The Fair is free to attend, however prior registration for prospective students is encouraged. Personalized name tags will be given to all who pre-register by Thursday, October 15th at 11:59 PM. Onsite registration will also be available.
If you are representing a Law School or a Company, please see the For Law Schools webpage/For Vendors webpage for table registration information.
Fair Schedule:
2-3 PM - Workshop #1: Financing Your Legal Education in the Smith Center Auxiliary Gym
3-4 PM - Workshop #2: Decoding the LSAC CAS GPA: Mechanics, Metrics, and Policy Shifts in the Smith Center Auxiliary Gym
4-7 PM - Law School Fair (See Participating Schools and Organization here)
7-8 PM - Workshop #3: Roundtable Discussion with Law School Admissions Deans & Directors in the Smith Center Tin Tabernacle
8-9 PM - Workshop #4: Mock Admissions Panel in the Smith Center Tin Tabernacle
Workshop Descriptions
2 PM - 3 PM: Financing Your Legal Education
Moderator: Teria M. Thornton, J.D., AFC®, CDP®, Pre-Law and Diversity Initiatives Director, AccessLex Center for Education and Financial Capability®
Law school can be a huge financial investment. Learn from AccessLex how to plan financially for law school.
3 PM - 4 PM: Decoding the LSAC CAS GPA: Mechanics, Metrics, and Policy Shifts
Moderator: Katherine Valasek, JD, Director of Prelaw Advising, LSAC
Panelists: TBD
Join us for an informative session on everything LSAT & CAS. Learn tips for LSAT prep, how to navigate LSAC, and how LSAC recalculates cumulative GPAs on a universal scale, including recent timeline adjustments for high school dual enrollment credits. Gain valuable advice and learn critical insights needed to navigate the law school application process with confidence.
7 PM - 8 PM: Roundtable Discussion with Law School Admissions Deans & Directors
Moderator: Matthew Dillard, Director of Admissions, George Washington University Law School
Panelists: Kamela Dino, Assistant Director of Admissions, Cornell University Law School; David Farnum, Director of Student Recruitment, University of Texas School of Law; and Danae McElroy, Associate Director of Admissions, UCLA School of Law
Join us for a Q&A panel on law school admissions trends and current topics with admissions deans and directors from Cornell Law School, George Washington University Law School, UCLA School of Law, and the University of Texas School of Law. This will be a Q&A session -- so come with questions!
8 PM - 9 PM: Mock Admissions Panel
Moderator: Ms. Sydney Montgomery, Barrier Breakers
Panelists: Shawn D. McShay, Assistant Dean, Graduate Enrollment Management, Boston College Law School; Tracy L. Simmons, Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs, Howard University School of Law; Ms. Shani J.P. Butts, Esq., Assistant Dean for Admissions, Financial Aid, and Community Engagement Officer, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Curious about how law school admissions really work? Learn from admissions representatives and legal professionals on how students are actually admitted into law schools.