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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 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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GW Law Professor Presents at ESIL International Conference in Spain

January 16, 2025

Visiting Associate Professor and Environmental Law Fellow Giovanna Gismondi presented her environmental law research at the ESIL conference.

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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

"Trump’s TikTok request poses challenge to US Supreme Court, legal analysts say"

South China Morning Post quoted Alan Morrison on Trump’s changing position on the TikTok app.

"DOI pick Doug Burgum’s ‘all of the above’ approach to meeting energy demand"

Washington Examiner quoted Robert Glicksman on Trump’s unfavorable attitude towards renewable energy and how Doug Burgum could influence that as DOI pick.

"Opinion | The Supreme Court Case Over Trans Youth Could Also Decimate Women’s Equality"

Naomi Schoenbaum wrote for  Politico Magazine, Naomi Schoenbaum on the principle of sex equality.

"How a duty to spend wisely on worker benefits could loosen PBMs' grip on drug prices"

KFF News quoted Barak Richman on employment health benefits and how they are considered an investment.

"Biden Made the Judiciary More Diverse—but Not More Liberal"

Wall Street Journal quoted JP Collins on the wildly successful trip Biden has made to diversify the federal bench.

 

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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