"JONATHAN TURLEY: Why I'm congratulating the Washington Post"
Jonathan Turley wrote for Fox News.
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.
GW Law to Launch Three New Clinical Programs Launch in Spring 2025
November 6, 2024
The Access to Justice Clinical model allows GW Law to leverage the expertise of our faculty and deans across the law school.
Professor Spencer Overton Receives 2024 Louis E. Martin Great American Award
October 29, 2024
The Louis E. Martin Great American Award recognizes individuals who have made transformational contributions that furthered the promise of America as a land of hope and opportunity for all.
GW Law Launches Exclusive Networking and Mentorship Platform, GW LawLink
October 28, 2024
More than 500 alumni are already using the platform from all across the country.
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.
"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."
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Class of 2023
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"Kamala Harris is slipping in the polls, but not with university professors"
Jonathan Turley wrote for the Hill.
"What’s at stake for Elon Musk in the presidential election?"
ABC News quoted Richard Pierce on the influence the president has on discretionary power over government contracts.
"Antitrust Zeal to Morph but Won’t Fade Under Next President"
Bloomberg Law quoted William Kovacic on antitrust watchdogs and regulators under the next US president.
"A Pregnant Teenager Died After Trying to Get Care in Three Visits to Texas Emergency Rooms"
ProPublica quoted Sara Rosenbaum on pregnant women becoming "untouchables" by providers who fear legal repercussions.
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.
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.
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.