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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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GW Law Announces Second Annual Schenck National Security Crisis Negotiations Competition

January 21, 2025

GW Law's second annual Schenck National Security Crisis Negotiations Competition will take place February 22-23.

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GW Law Alumni Chosen To Serve in Federal Government and Lead National Organizations

January 17, 2025

GW alumni, William McGinley, Russell Vought, Danielle M. Conway, and Sheldon Gilbert, have been chosen to lead in the government and in national organizations.

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GW Law Faculty and Staff Shine at AALS Annual Meeting

January 17, 2025

The AALS Annual Meeting occurred on January 8-11 in San Francisco, CA.

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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

"Can Texas Require Age Verification on Adult Sites?"

The National Constitution Center’s "We the People’’ podcast spoke to Jeffrey Rosen and guests examining the text, history, and tradition of the First Amendment, and debate whether the Texas law is...

"Supreme Court hears arguments on Texas internet age verification law"

Hearst TV quoted Alan Morrison on the "problems” the internet has caused the law, and laws vastly over-broad reach on internet materials.

"Would laws banning TikTok violate the First Amendment?"

WBUR-FM’s "Here and Now" spoke to Mary Anne Franks on claims that banning TikTok violates free speech.

"Supreme Court debates TikTok ban in clash between free speech rights and national security concerns"

Hearst TV quoted Alan Morrison about the potential of the TikTok bill passing Congress could be considered as a bill of attainder.

"Reframing Compliance Failures: Discovering Misconduct Signals that a Compliance Program is Working"

Jessica Tillipman wrote for Bribery Matters on reframing the discovery and effective remediation of misconduct as a success, rather than as a failure.

 

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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