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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

 

Lisa Schenck and Gregory E. Maggs

GW Law Now Has Two Chief Judges Teaching in the National Security Law Program

August 10, 2026

Gregory E. Maggs, an adjunct professor at GW Law, recently joined Associate Dean Lisa Schenck as a chief judge in the U.S. military justice system.

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GW Law and IAEA Host First Annual Summer School on Legal Frame Work for Nuclear Energy

August 6, 2026

GW Law partnered with the International Atomic Energy Agency to host the inaugural Summer School on the Legal Framework for Nuclear Energy in June 2026.

A screengrab from an episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver featuring an image of the cover of Professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson's book, Your Data Will Be Used Against You.

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Features Book Authored by GW Law Professor

Oliver Cited ‘Your Data Will Be Used Against You’ by Professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson

August 4, 2026

Oliver cited Professor Ferguson’s book in the August 2 episode about police surveillance technology.

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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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"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

"This Housing Center Provides Sanctuary for Starting Over"

Kelly Orians was quoted in a Dwell Magazine article.

"No land? No problem: Why many Nevada data centers don't own the land they're asking to develop”

The Nevada Independent quoted Sara Bronin on why developers often secure options to purchase land rather than buying it before receiving zoning approval.

"Blue state mocked after 'Sex and the City’ actress tapped to recommend top judges."

FOX News Radio quoted comments posted to X by Jonathan Turley.

"Looking into the Reflecting Pool: We examined Trump’s vandalism claims”

Politifact spoke to Sara Bronin about vandalism claims regarding the Reflecting Pool.

 

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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Van Vleck competition in Moot Court Room

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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