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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

 

Alberto Benitez and Paulina Vera

Two GW Law Professors to Receive Awards from Hispanic Bar Association DC

September 9, 2026

Professors Alberto Benitez and Paulina Vera will receive the Judge Ricardo M. Urbina Lifetime Achievement and Attorney of the Year awards, respectively.

Joe Sutter

Student Spotlight: Joe Sutter, Class of 2029

September 8, 2026

Sutter describes his experience attending GW Law as a part-time evening student with a full time job.

Daniel Solove

GW Law Professor Daniel Solove Named Among ‘Most Influential Leaders in Cyber Incident Response’

September 3, 2026

GW Law Professor Daniel Solove was named one of the 2026 “Most Influential Leaders in Cyber Incident Response” by BreachRx, a cyber incident response management platform.

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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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Leila_Diallo

"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

"What a Nile crocodile case means for Trump’s DC building projects"

CNN quoted Sara Bronin about President Trump's ballroom renovation.

"Why the Courts Struggle to Tame Big Tech"

The New York Times quoted William Kovacic.

"What Trump’s proposed preservation rules could mean for Connecticut landmarks"

CT Insider quoted Sara Bronin about the impact of proposed historic preservation rules.

"Using legal loopholes and executive power, Trump is remaking Washington"

The Washington Post quoted Sara Bronin.

"High Court’s Ballroom Order Imperils Other Trump Building Cases"

Bloomberg Law quoted Professor Sara Bronin about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow construction to continue on the White House ballroom.

 

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.

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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