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With several events taking place each day, GW Law is a hub of legal activity.
From moot court competitions judged by Supreme Court justices to lectures by prominent legal minds to career development programs, the law school is always abuzz with activities that benefit students, faculty, and the GW community.
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2026 Commencement
GW Law to Receive Holloran Award for Foundational 1L Programs
The award recognizes GW Law for its Fundamentals of Lawyering, Inns of Court, and Foundations of Practice programs.
Our Impact
GW Law Hosts Fall 2026 JAG Recruiter Panel
September 17, 2026
GW Law’s National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program and the Military Law Society (MLS) co-hosted the annual Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) recruiter panel earlier this month.
GW Law to Host Preview of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2026 October Term
September 16, 2026
GW Law faculty will provide their expertise on the key cases facing the U.S. Supreme Court in its upcoming October term on Tuesday, September 22.
Student Spotlight: Ruby Nitzberg, Class of 2027
September 15, 2026
Ruby Nitzberg came to law school after a career as a documentary film researcher. She shares her experience as a second-career law student.
Upcoming Events
Event Highlights
GW Law Hosts Fall 2026 JAG Recruiter Panel
September 17, 2026
GW Law’s National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program and the Military Law Society (MLS) co-hosted the annual Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) recruiter panel earlier this month.
GW Law Hosts Fall 2026 Veterans Welcome Back Reception
September 10, 2026
GW Law’s National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program held its annual Veterans Welcome Back Reception on September 2.
GW Law Welcomes Incoming Students at 2026 Fall Orientation
August 18, 2026
GW Law welcomed over 600 students to campus for orientation from August 7 to August 14.
GW Law Celebrates Reunion Weekend 2026
July 28, 2026
GW Law welcomed over 250 alumni to campus from classes ending in ones and sixes for their 2026 Reunion Weekend on June 5 and 6.