I'm trying to find out how far each of Washington, DC's law schools are from the subway line (Metro).?

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I'm trying to find out how far each of Washington, DC's law schools are from the subway line (Metro). Can anyone tell me how far each of the six law schools are from the subway line and/or inform me of a method or a mapping web site that allows one to display simultaneously both the universities within a city as well as ground transportation options (ie- train bus lines and subway). I noticed that with Yahoo maps you can display either the universities within a city OR the transportation options, but you cannot display both of these options simultaneously. I'm trying to find a way to overlay the two together on one map.

The best answer award will be given to the person that goes the extra mile and is able to give me the data and the source I need.

Answer 1

I go to George Washington and the school is located directly off of the Foggy Bottom metro. The law buildings are maybe a 4 block walk. I'd recommend checking out this link for the metro map: http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm

Most of the universities that are very near a metro are designated in the metro stop name. You'll see Catholic University of America designated as CUA on the red line, U of MD on the green line, GWU on the orange and blue lines, and more. Georgetown is not on the metro. There is a bus that runs there though, just not as inconvenient. If you are interested in learning more about a specific university, just let me know and I'll look it up. I live here in the DC area (arlington specifically). My email is [e-mail]

Answer 2

I'd say all the DC law schools are near metro stations. Really the city is amazingly accessible (via subway and bus) - so you don't worry too much about getting around town.

Also - keep in mind that some schools may seem far from metro stations -but they're easily accessible. The American University Washington College of Law is within walking distance of the AU tenleytown station - but there are also FREE shuttles that run day and night to the station (if you don't want to walk). http://www.wcl.american.edu/ It's a nice place to go to school (I went to AU) because the neighborhood is very safe and quiet - unlike the more hectic downtown atmosphere.

The more "downtown" law schools are Georgetown and George Washington - both of which are accessible to everything.

If I were you - I'd focus more on what academics you want - what school you find fits you the best - and not worry so much about subway access. Because like I said - basically everything in DC is accessible.

Answer 3

I don't think such an animal exists.
Here's a link that gives you an interactive Metro map http://www.stationmasters.com/System_Map/system_map.html
You will want to click on the following stations to see the different stops and their proximity to the law schools in Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTONLAW SCHOOL (AMERICAN UNIVERSITY)
Taking the Red Line to WCL, you’ll exit at the Tenleytown/AU station. At the top of the second escalator, walk left toward the
east exit and another escalator. Emerging from the metro station, walk straight ahead while looking for signs for the AU shuttlestop. This is the pickup location for the main campus. Across the street from the Hollywood Video is where the WCL Direct shuttle picks up. You should check with the driver to be sure you’re on the correct bus. Please be prepared to show photo ID if asked. During the week, between 8:00 am-12:00 pm and between 4:00-8:00 p.m. the WCL Shuttle pick up every 15 minutes.Between the hours of 12:00- 4:00 pm. and 8:00 pm. - 12:00 a.m. it picks up every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour.
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
By Metro, take the Red line toward Silver Spring/ Glenmont to the Brookland/ CUA stop. Exit the station to the left, cross the street to the sidewalk, turn right on John McCormack Road and continue to the law school building
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
The University is accessible by both Metrorail ("Metro," D.C.'s subway system) and Metrobus. The Law School is about 4 blocks from the Foggy Bottom/GWU and Farragut West Metro stations, both of which are on the Metro's Blue and Orange lines.
HOWARD UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
Take the Red Line (depending on your original station) to Shady Grove or Silver Spring. Proceed on the Red Line to the Van Ness/UDC station and exit there. Follow the exit to the right hand side Connecticut Avenue. Follow Connecticut Avenue to Van Ness Street proceed left. Bank of America is on the corner. Follow Van Ness to the end of the street. As you walk down the street you will see that Van Ness has a number of apartment buildings on both sides of the street. At the end of Van Ness, there is a circle. The Howard University Law School and Library face the circle. The Law Library is the large, new facility ahead.
UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL(UDC) D.C.'s Metrobus lines L1 and L2 and Metrorail stops right in front of campus, at Van Ness/UDC

Answer 4

Most of them are close. I have walked by the stop for George Washington School of Law many times and it is right on the Metro line.

Answer 5

Georgetown Law School is on 2nd+E St. NW and the Metro red line subway(Judiciary Square stop) is on 4th+E St. N.W. That's the closest I know of.

Answer 6

Attend the most prestigous one that accepts you. You can make the transportation work for three years.

Answer 7

It is too easy .You can take your ruler and...Godd kuck,men