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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

 

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Shaping Artificial Intelligence and the Law

March 13, 2026

GW Law faculty sit at the forefront of America's discourse about artificial intelligence (AI).

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Leadership in the Digital Age

March 11, 2026

Technology law has never been tidy. The rise of AI companies has made it messier, more urgent, and more human.

GW Law professor Emily Hammond participates in a panel at the 2026 Shapiro Symposium.

GW Law Hosts 2026 Shapiro Environmental Law Symposium

March 6, 2026

Nearly 300 energy and environmental law experts, students, and faculty visited GW Law for the annual J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Environmental Law Symposium.

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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

"TSA workers brace for first full missed paycheck amid partial government shutdown”

WUSA-CBS9 quoted Paul Schiff Berman on the partial government shutdown’s impact on TSA workers’ paychecks.

"Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over 'Supply Chain Risk’ Label”

The New York Times quoted Jessica Tillipman on the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a 'supply chain risk.’

"Is the Pentagon allowed to surveil Americans with AI?"

MIT Technology Review quoted Jessica Tillipman on federal surveillance.

“The next big power struggle: Democracy vs. AI CEOs”

Business Insider quoted Jessica Tillipman on Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s refusal to let the Pentagon use Anthropic's AI for "any lawful purpose."

"DOJ signals it’s still digging into Biden autopen use despite reports probe fizzled"

FOX News quoted Jonathan Turley on Biden’s pardons in light of the disclosures of his use of an autopen.


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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.

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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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