Columbus School of Law

The Columbus School of Law, also known as CUA Law, is the law school of The Catholic University of America, in Washington, D.C.. Over 900 Juris Doctor students attend CUA Law. Incoming classes are typically composed of two to three hundred students, including day and night programs. Around 3,500 students apply annually. CUA Law touts itself as possessing highly ranked clinical and externship programs, an excellent trial advocacy program, and a commitment to preparing students to enter the legal profession. CUA Law is located slightly two miles north of the United States Capitol and a five minute walk from a DC metro station. The law school was established in 1897. Its name comes from ties to The Knights of Columbus. The law school's...