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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

 

Axana Soltan

GW Law Alumna Serves as Amicus Curiae Before African Court

June 18, 2026

Axana Soltan, LLM '24, provided expertise in a case in the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights.

GW Law professor Barak Richman talks to panelists at ICHRA symposium

GW Law’s Health Law and Policy Program Convenes Top Experts in ICHRA Roundtable

June 10, 2026

The Health Law and Policy Program convened experts and officials at the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Accounts (ICHRA) Roundtable in May.

Cherissa Lindsay

GW Law Alumna Chosen for Equal Justice Works Fellowship

June 9, 2026

Cherissa Lindsay, JD ‘25, has been chosen as an Equal Justice Works Fellow, hosted by Volunteer Legal Advocates.

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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

"ICE removed detainee protections after private outreach from top contractor”

The Washington Post quoted Steve Schooner on ICE’s new federal standards.

"SCOTUS: Birthright citizenship decision looms, docket loaded with Trump cases"

WAMU-FM’s "1A" spoke to Jeffrey Rosen in this segment on birthright citizenship.

"Jonathan Turley weighs in on FBI disrupting alleged White House drone plot"

FOX News spoke to Jonathan Turley on the FBI's disruption of an alleged drone plot aimed at a White House UFC event.

"How the Commerce crackdown on Anthropic could impact the Pentagon: Experts”

Breaking Defense quoted Jessica Tillipman on the administration’s latest crackdown on Anthropic.

"The shifting line between free speech and a criminal threat”

NPR quoted Mary Anne Franks on free speech and threats against public officials.

 

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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