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GW Law Exists to Make an Impact on the Law and the World

Today, GW Law prepares students with the theoretical and practical knowledge to view the law in an increasingly global context. With an extensive curriculum, a faculty of well-respected scholars and practitioners, high-quality externship opportunities in the nation’s capital, robust mentorship programs, and an emphasis on professionalism and career development, we assist students in exploring the law in depth and finding their own place within it.

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Our Impact

 

Alicia Solow-Niederman and Christina Lee

GW Law Professors Win Awards for Scholarly Papers

January 27, 2026

GW Law Professor Alicia Solow-Niederman and Visiting Professor Christina Lee won the Future of Privacy Forum's Policy Papers for Policymakers Awards.

GW Law faculty participate in a panel on the US Intervention in Venezuela

GW Law Hosts Panel on US Intervention in Venezuela

January 26, 2026

The GW Law International & Comparative Law Program partnered with the National Security, Cybersecurity & Foreign Relations Law Program to host the panel.

Two judges in the Schenck competition with students in the foreground

GW Law to Host 2026 Schenck National Security Crisis Negotiation Competition

January 23, 2026

The competition provides first-year law students with an opportunity to develop critical negotiation skills in a high-stakes national security environment.

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Degree Programs

GW Law offers a range of degrees designed to equip students with the legal knowledge they need to make a difference in the world. We encourage you to explore our degree programs and consider the quality of education provided at the George Washington University Law School.

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"The GW Law community is overwhelmingly supportive. My law school experience is significantly better with the advice, guidance, and support of my GW Law family. So don’t be afraid to ask others for help, including me. Networking is the vehicle that drives professional success, especially in DC. It is critical to find people who are willing to invest in you."

Leila M. Diallo
Class of 2023


 

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GW Law by the Numbers

 

9,021

Total First-Year Applications

17

Countries Represented

20

Practice Areas Offered

2.5 Miles

From the Supreme Court of the United States

65

Student Organizations

 

 

Faculty in the News

"Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims."

BBC quoted Mary Anne Franks on the social media addiction trial being held in Los Angeles.

"Substance, Procedure, Reasoned Decision-Making, and the President"

Robert Glicksman authored this article for the Regulatory Review.

"Trump admin quietly overhauls council on historic preservation.”

E&E News by Politico quoted Sara Bronin on Trump’s overhaul of a group that oversees the federal law that helps preserve places of historical significance.

"Families of men killed in boat strikes sue Trump administration.”

The Washington Post quoted Laura Dickinson on this lawsuit’s potential impact on national security.

"Shareholder Proposal Reform Must Center on Facts, Not Philosophy"

Lawrence Cunningham authored this article for Bloomberg Law.

 

Current Students

Attending GW Law is about more than receiving a law degree. It’s about the activities you’ll get involved with, the traditions you’ll partake in, the people you’ll meet, and the memories you’ll make. 

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Van Vleck competition in Moot Court Room

Academics

A dynamic combination of support and career development from the start of each student’s legal education sets the GW Law experience apart from all others.

Alumni & Giving

GW Law alumni forge lasting relationships with one another—as well as with faculty and staff—that enrich their lives and careers and present unique experiences. 

 

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