Bar Success

Supporting GW Law Students Through the Burnett Bar Prep Support Fund

Success on the bar exam is the final hurdle between law school and the career students have worked so hard to build. It’s a moment filled with pressure, long hours, and significant financial strain. The Burnett Bar Prep Support Fund exists to ease that burden — and to ensure every GW Law graduate has the support they need to cross the finish line with confidence.

Named in honor of Captain Weston D. Burnett, J.D. '76, LL.M. '83, a proud GW Law alumnus and distinguished U.S. Navy JAG officer, this fund reflects his lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and lifting others up. Captain Burnett believed deeply in the power of preparation and the importance of supporting those who follow in your footsteps. His legacy continues through every student this fund helps.

Why This Fund Matters

Bar prep courses and materials can cost thousands of dollars — at the exact moment students are transitioning out of school, relocating for jobs, and managing living expenses without a steady income. For many, the financial pressure is overwhelming.

Your support helps provide:

• Bar prep course assistance
• Study materials and exam fees
• Critical financial relief during the bar study period

When students don’t have to worry about how they’ll afford bar prep, they can focus on what truly matters: mastering the material and passing the exam.