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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

 

Andrew Guthrie Ferguson presents at the International Monetary Fund

GW Law Professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson Presents at International Monetary Fund

October 1, 2026

Professor Ferguson was the guest speaker at a session titled “Living at the Edge of Surveillance: What Your Devices - and Others - Know About You.”

Muhammad Siddique Ali Pirzada

GW Law LLM Student Recognized as Visionary Scholar of Law and Global Affairs

September 30, 2026

Pakistani Heroes recognized GW Law LLM student Muhammad Siddique Ali Pirzada.

GW Law professors Robert Glicksman, Robert Cottrol, Renee Lerner, and Alan Morrison participate in a panel moderated by journalist Chris Geidner.

Experts at GW Law Discussed Pending U.S. Supreme Court Cases

September 29, 2026

Second Amendment rights, the shadow docket and other topics were raised by panelists at annual fall SCOTUS preview.

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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

"Jeffrey Rosen on 'The Blessings of Liberty'"

C-SPAN spoke to Jeffrey Rosen about "The Blessings of Liberty" provision of the U.S. Constitution.

"A police search using Flock was a form of ‘mass surveillance,’ judge rules"

The Washington Post quoted Andrew Guthrie Ferguson about Flock cameras.

"License Plate and Switch"

The American Prospect quoted Andrew Guthrie Ferguson on police surveillance.

"'The View' panel blasts Lindsay Clancy defense attorney for 'moving the goalposts' on evidence"

Fox News quoted Jonathan Turley in this segment on the Lindsay Clancy trial.

 

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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