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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

 

Maria Jose Alarcon

Pursuing Climate Justice Through Law: Meet SJD Candidate Maria Jose Alarcon

July 15, 2025

Maria Jose Alarcon was recently accepted as the first online SJD candidate in GW Law’s Environmental Law program.

Melissa Colangelo

GW Law Professor Melissa Colangelo Receives Excellence Award

July 10, 2025

The National Association of Counsel for Children awarded GW Law Professor Melissa Colangelo with its Outstanding Legal Advocate award. Professor Colangelo teaches the Advanced Field Placement co-requisite course and coaches students competing in moot court competitions.

GW Law student Byron Sequeira poses for a photo during his presentation.

GW Law Students Showcase Innovative Research at International Conferences

July 8, 2025

Byron Sequeira, LLM ’25, recently presented his research paper at two leading international academic conferences.

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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

"Donald Trump Threatens to Take Away Rosie O'Donnell's Citizenship"

Newsweek quoted Jonathan Turley.

Spectrum News | Paul Schiff Berman - July 11, 2025

Spectrum News spoke to Paul Schiff Berman about a federal judge’s ruling related to birthright citizenship.

"Century after man was convicted of teaching evolution, school religion debate rages"

The Associated Press quoted Robert Tuttle, and mentioned Ira Lupu on the principles of the Establishment Clause and how it’s being attacked almost daily.

 

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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