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GW Law Celebrates 2022 Commencement

The 155th Commencement of the George Washington University Law School was held on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
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GW Law Recognizes Pro Bono Honors Recipients

The Class of 2022 ranks third in the number of students who contributed hours and fourth in total hours since 2011.
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Register for GW Law Reunion Weekend

Join us on campus June 3 and 4 for a weekend to reconnect with old friends and learn the latest news from the law school.
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Two GW Law Professors Cited in Opinion by Justice Kagan

Scholarly works by Jonathan R. Siegel and Stephen Saltzburg address habeas corpus.
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Learn more about the steps GW and GW Law are taking to ensure the health and safety of our community, including protocols for vaccinations, masking, and building and classroom access.

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GW Law Celebrates Commencement 2022

May 16, 2022

The 155th Commencement of the George Washington University Law School was held on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

Law School Hires Four New Faculty Members

May 10, 2022

Four accomplished legal scholars and professors join the George Washington University Law School faculty, bringing expertise in a wide range of topics to campus, along with other valuable experiences that will enhance GW Law's community for years to come.

Two women on stage for AG Candidates Forum

GW Hosts D.C. Mayoral and Attorney General Forums

May 02, 2022

Candidates for both elected offices addressed crime, housing and education in inaugural forums presented by GW and the League of Women Voters and moderated by Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew.

Beyond the Capital

GW National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program Courses at Fort Belvoir Starting Fall 2022

May 23, 2022

Under the leadership of Associate Dean Lisa M. Schenck, the Law School is undertaking this effort to strengthen the program’s ties to the military and intelligence communities and make it easier for their exceptionally qualified attorneys to earn specialized Master of Laws degrees.

Two GW Law Professors Cited in Opinion by Justice Kagan

May 19, 2022

Scholarly works by Jonathan R. Siegel and Stephen Saltzburg address habeas corpus.

Dozens of Alumni, Professors Named among Washingtonian’s Most Influential Policymakers

May 12, 2022

Professor William Kovacic is celebrated for his work in antitrust issues.

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Study Law Where Law Is Made

Estefania Palacios

Class of 2023

"I’m following my passion and exploring the field of public interest. This semester, I am interning at the Department of Justice in the civil rights division with the immigrant and employment rights section, where I am able to help attorneys and assist them in trial and policy work. This is the work I want to pursue after graduation."