Academic Focus Areas
Academic Focus Areas
Certain areas of law at GW have developed particularly rich curricular, faculty, and programmatic resources. Because each of these fields is available as an LL.M. degree specialization, they have have come to hold particular prominence in the School's academic program. They include:
While J.D. candidates do not specialize in any subject area, GW’s large curriculum offers students substantial freedom to tailor their programs to their interests and future needs. Like LL.M. candidates, J.D. student interested in any of the practice areas listed above may choose from extensive course offerings, pursue clinical and outside placement opportunities, and participate in numerous co-curricular activities in these fields.
GW's curricular and faculty strengths are not, however, limited to these areas. Students should review the Law School's course offerings and be alert for the many lectures, symposia, and co-curricular activities in other areas such as Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, to name just two. They should also confer with faculty and administrative advisors about building an academic program that fits their interests and career goals.