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Thanks so much for your interest in American University Washington College of Law’s new Tenley Campus. We are very excited about what this new campus means for our students, faculty and staff and the entire legal community here in Washington D.C. and around the world. If you would like further information, or would like to schedule an interview, please contact our public relations team.

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Fast Facts

8 ½ acre campus, 1 block from the Tenleytown-AU Metro Station
312,000 square feet of space across all buildings
37,000 square feet of teaching space
500-seat conference center, Grossman Hall
8,000 square feet of space for the Clinical Program
5 courtrooms – the largest being a technologically-equipped 60-seat courtroom for class, appellate, and mock courtroom activities
60-seat Atrium Café; 223-seat Dining Hall
847 seats in the 2 1/2 floor Pence Law Library
5,400 square foot outdoor courtyard

Latest News

First Moot Court Competition Hosted at the Tenley Campus
January 21, 2016: The Moot Court Honor Society at American University ran a successful Alvina Reckman-Myers First Year Moot Court Tournament on Jan 16-17, 2016. The annual intra-school competition was the first official moot court hosted at the grand Ceremonial Classroom on Tenley Campus.; By Maria Mikey

Tenley Campus Opens for Students
January 20, 2016: On Jan. 11, 2016, the first day of the spring semester, American University Washington College of Law students returned to law school to begin classes at the shiny Tenley Campus. The day kicked off with a t-shirt giveaway and coffee and bagels at The Commons, one of the collaborative student areas. For many, it was the first time at the new building, which involved a lot of exploring and excitement about the new space’s accessibility and bright classrooms. As we continue to settle in, check out the photo gallery from the first day of the semester.; By Maria Mikey

Students Start Classes on Tenley Campus
January 11, 2016: On Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, American University Washington College of Law's students, faculty, and staff began the spring semester at the law school's new Tenley Campus. The 8 ½ acre state-of-the-art campus fulfills our long-held vision to create a legal center that inspires our community and reflects our proud history and promising future.; By Maria Mikey

Relocation Continues, Faculty and Staff Say Goodbye to 4801 Mass Ave
December 8, 2015: On Friday, Dec. 4, the second group of American University Washington College of Law faculty and staff began moving to the Tenley Campus. During the feverish packing in anticipation of the move, the members of our community reflected on their time at 4801 Massachusetts Avenue.; By Maria Mikey

Move to Tenley is Underway, Interior Work Wraps Up
November 16, 2015: We have two exciting updates about American University Washington College of Law's move to the Tenley Campus. First, Pence Law Library has begun moving the collections to its new home in the Warren Building. Second, the furniture for our new light-filled classrooms and spacious student spaces has been delivered.; By Maria Mikey