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: Applying to Law School Through LSAC 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: Applying to Law School Through LSAC
Moderator: Katherine Valasek, JD, Director of Prelaw Advising, LSAC
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: Sophia Sim, Senior Associate Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Enrollment, George Washington University Law School
Panelists: Michael Cummings, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Cornell University Law School; Danae McElroy, Associate Director of Admissions, UCLA School of Law; and Michael Morales, Associate Director of Admissions, University of Texas School of Law
Join us for a Q&A panel on law school admissions trends and current topics with admissions deans and directors from George Washington University Law School, Cornell 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., Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, 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.