# How GW Law Reviews Applications: Timing, Waitlists, LSAT Optional, and Scholarships [Episode 616]

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Podcast: [Admissions Straight Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/admissions-straight-talk-43539)
Published: 2026-02-19T10:00:00+00:00
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Send Harold your questions! Applying to law school and wondering how admissions decisions really get made? In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted Law Consultant Brigitte talks with Sophia Sim, associate dean for admissions and financial aid at the George Washington University Law School (GW Law), about what applicants need to know – from rolling admissions timelines and waitlists to scholarships, LSAT-optional pathways, and professional etiquette. With decades of experience in ...

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