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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

 

Trey Donathan and Will Shorter pose for a photo at the Giles Rich Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition.

GW Law Students Win Moot Court Competitions

April 29, 2025

Two teams of GW Law students won at moot court competitions earlier this year.

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GW Law Faculty to Present at 2025 AALS Conference on Clinical Legal Education

April 25, 2025

GW Law faculty are proud to represent at this year's AALS Conference on Clinical Legal Education.

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GW Law Professor Spencer Overton Publishes Article in Utah Law Review

April 24, 2025

GW Law Professor and Director of the Multiracial Democracy Project Spencer Overton published an article "Analyzing the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence to Racially Inclusive Democracy" in the Utah Law Review.

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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

"A look into the the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case"

WTTG-FOX5 spoke to Cori Alonso-Yoder about the Maryland man wrongly deported.

"Crimson chide: Harvard makes the case against itself"

Jonathan Turley wrote for the Hill.

MSNBC’s "Velshi" | Mary Anne Franks - April 18, 2025

MSNBC’s "Velshi" spoke to Mary Anne Franks about the relationship between universities and the Trump administration.

"A judge ordered the release of IRA and infrastructure funds. Now what?"

Latitude Media quoted Emily Hammond on the expectation that IRA and infrastructure funds decision will be appealed.

"Lawyer Up? Increasingly, Americans Won’t, or Can’t."

The New York Times quoted Jessica Steinberg on the social needs courts address in America and the threat they are currently under.


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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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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.

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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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