Upcoming Events

Sep
15
Wednesday
The Remaking of Wall Street

Prominent past and current regulators, bankers, attorneys, journalists and agency rating representatives will delve into the details surrounding the financial crisis, how and why the industry is changing and how ethical implications will impact the financial industry in the future. 


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Sep
16
Thursday
Torture and Privacy Book Discussion

Join authors Charles Fried and Gregory Fried as they discuss and sign copies of their book, Because it is Wrong: Torture, Privacy, and Presidential Power in the Age of Terror. The authors will be welcomed and discussion moderated by Professor Jeffrey Rosen. The event will take place from 6-8 pm Thursday, September 16, in the Faculty Conference Center, Burns 505. 


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Sep
20
Monday
Jamie Grodsky Memorial Program

The Law School celebrates the life and legacy of our cherished colleague and educator, Jamie A. Grodsky.


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September
30 -
October
03
Law Alumni Weekend 2010

Save the Date! All GW Law alumni are invited to join us as we celebrate the classes of 2005, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980, 1975, 1970, 1965, and 1960.


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October
28 -
October
29
NLRB Turns 75

The National Labor Relations Board is celebrating the 75-year history of the National Labor Relations Act with speakers and panels.


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Chosen from a pool of more than 9,000 applicants, this year's incoming class of 525 J.D. students is already making history. 

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The GW Law community congratulates Dean Frederick M. Lawrence on being named the eighth president of Brandeis University, effective January 1, 2011. 

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Judge Thomas Buergenthal of the International Court of Justice returns to the Law School this fall, resuming his tenure as Lobingier Professor of Comparative Law and Jurisprudence. 

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GW Law celebrates 30 years of service to the Washington, D.C. community, and to individuals and families all over the world through its Immigration Clinic.

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GW Law graduates, alumni, faculty, family, and friends were joined by speakers SEC Chariman Mary L. Schapiro (J.D. '80) and First Lady Michelle Obama at this year's Commencement. Congratulations to the Class of 2010!

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Celebrating 60 Years

Van Vleck Moot Court Competition Recognizes 60th Anniversary

For the first time, the Law School’s largest and longest-running advocacy contest was presided over by an all-female bench—Susan P. Graber and Sandra S. Ikuta of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and Debra A. Livingston of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.


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Nick Stewart, J.D.'10

Nick chose GW Law because of its wide-ranging contacts both within and outside of the Washington, D.C., legal community and because he knew of GW Law as "one of the best law schools in the country.” More

Lisa Swartzfager, J.D.'10

Lisa Swartzfager knew GW Law would offer a top-notch legal education—but, she says, “The most surprising thing to me about being at GW Law was the professors. My professors were always willing to go out of their way to help me.” More

Alan Heymann, J.D. '09

"I'm amazed by the diversity of backgrounds here. My first year, I sat between an ExxonMobil engineer and a Northwest Airlines pilot."  More

Sunita K. Sreedharan, LL.M. ‘06

“I had the courage to quit a very lucrative, equity partnership in a leading law firm in India to set up my own practice and apply what I learned at GW Law. The value addition I give my clients now has been much appreciated.” More

Mark Taticchi, J.D.'10

“My classmates are smart and thoughtful. We bring diverse points of view and then have a reasoned, thorough dialogue. It’s how you solve problems.” More

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A Comfortable Environment

 

A collegial, congenial spirit pervades GW Law. From chatting on the Quad to acting in the Law Revue to performing community service, students form friendships that last throughout their law careers. To watch this slideshow and other Law School videos, visit GW Law's YouTube channel.

Year in Review

 

The Law School has many events occurring on any given day, providing a seemingly endless number of lectures or social events to attend. Take a look at just some of the events that took place this past 2009-2010 academic year. View Slideshow

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