D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-A500
Admission to the District of Columbia School of Law shall be based upon an assessment of a candidate's individual potential for competent performance as a law student and as a lawyer, including the following factors:
In order to be eligible for admission, a candidate shall be required to meet the minimum eligibility requirements set forth in this chapter and any additional specific requirements or conditions established by the Board of Governors which are applicable to all candidates.
Decisions on admissions shall reflect the mission and goals of the School of Law as set forth in D.C. Code, § 31-1546, and chapter 2 of this title.
The admissions policies of the School of Law shall be generously and broadly interpreted to ensure compliance with the provisions of D.C. Code, § 31-1546(b), which provides for the recruitment and enrollment of students from racial, ethnic, and other population groups which in the past have been underrepresented among persons admitted to the bar.
Decisions on admissions shall be made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, creed, age, marital status, personal physical appearance, sexual orientation or preference, matriculation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, source of income, place of residence or business, political affiliation, citizenship status, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as authorized by law or court order.
Admission shall be based upon the decision of the Admissions Committee of the School of Law after individual assessment of each candidate for admission, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-A500