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Previewing the Supreme Court's October Term
Watch a distinguished panel of experts discuss the docket and potential outcomes of the Supreme Court's October 2021 term.
Study Finds Issues with Electronic Ankle Monitors Used as Alternative to Incarceration

Professor Kate Weisburd reveals concerns about violation of privacy rights and other problems in her new study.
Read more about the issues surrounding "e-carceration."
Honoring Our Roots. Embracing Our Future: 2021 Latinx Heritage Celebration

As part of this month's Latinx Heritage Celebration, GW Law invited Puerto Rico’s Governor Pedro Pierluisi, JD ‘84, to discuss governing during a global health crisis.
Read more about Governor Pierluisi's visit to GW Law
Clerking for the Highest Court

Graduates from GW Law have filled the highly-competitive Supreme Court clerkships in four of the past five years.
Read more about GW Law's Supreme Court Clerkships

GW Law is excited to welcome students, faculty, and staff to campus this fall. Learn more about the steps we are taking to prepare for your arrival to campus, including updating our public health protocols and reviewing our buildings and classrooms.

Fall 2021 Resources for GW Law Students

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20th & H

GW Law Associate Dean Appointed Honorary Colonel of the Regiment for Army JAG Corps

October 08, 2021

Lisa M. Schenck, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, served in the U.S. Army for 25 years, retired in the rank of Colonel, and received numerous medals and awards for her service.

Proposed Laws Aim to Modernize Vaccine Injury Compensation

October 08, 2021

Professor Renée Gentry, Director of GW’s Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic, weighs in on legislation that could expedite the compensation process, increase benefits, and update the list of vaccines to include COVID-19 immunizations.

GW Law Professor Elected Member of Renowned Institute

September 29, 2021

Professor Sean D. Murphy will serve as a Member of the Institute of International Law (Institut de Droit International).

Beyond the Capital

Professor Dick Pierce Discusses Supreme Court on West Wing Reports Podcast

October 15, 2021

In this brief interview with White House Correspondent Paul Brandus, Professor Pierce discusses the Supreme Court's "shadow docket." The shadow docket can be used by the Court to make decisions, often on an accelerated timeline, and without providing signed opinions or detailed explanations of those decisions.

Professor Siegel's New Article Discusses Justice Gorsuch's Proposed Change in Habeas Corpus

October 13, 2021

In this Q&A interview, Jonathan R. Siegel discusses his article, which is forthcoming in Arizona Law Review.

MD Law Regulates Use of Consumer Genetic Data

October 04, 2021

Professor Sonia M. Suter's co-authored article, "Regulating forensic genetic genealogy" in Science, analyzes legislation passed in Maryland regulating law enforcement’s use of consumer genetic data to investigate crimes, and addresses how the legislation aims to balance both privacy and public safety.

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