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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

 

Katya Cronin

Fundamentals of Lawyering: Professor Katya Cronin on Student Wellbeing

July 29, 2025

GW Law Professor Katya Cronin talks about how the Fundamentals of Lawyering program teaches students to prioritize their wellbeing.

Professor Murphy with the participants of the 2025 Seoul Academy of International Law.

Professor Sean Murphy Presents Lectures at Seoul Academy of International Law in Korea

July 25, 2025

Professor Murphy delivered his lectures on July 7 and 9 at the Seoul Academy of International Law in the Republic of Koreafocused on the law of the sea

GW Law professor Christopher Yukins and alumnus Zach Prince, JD '13, testify before Congress on July 22, 2025..

GW Law Faculty and Alumni Testify at Congressional Hearing

July 23, 2025

Professor Christopher Yukins was joined by a GW Law alumnus and a member of the Government Procurement Law Program advisory board at the hearing.

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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

"Senate nears crucial vote on Trump judicial nominee"

Roll Call quoted JP Collins noting Bove is a Trump nominee outlier—his apolitical legal career leaves lawmakers unsure of his stance on key issues.

"Proponents hope to make Ten Commandments next Supreme Court test of religion in schools"

The Hill quoted Robert Tuttle theorizing the Supreme Court will not take up Ten Commandments cases because it would be forced to “really confront radical change in Establishment Clause law.”

"Trump’s norm-breaking closeness to DOJ helped fuel Epstein furor"

The Washington Post quoted Stephen Saltzburg on previous norms that separate the DOJ from the White House no longer exist under Trump.

"Trump seizes on Fed renovations as potential cause for Powell ouster"

The Hill quoted Paul Schiff Berman that Powell "could mount a successful legal challenge if Trump doesn’t purport to have cause.”

WJLA-24/7 News | Paul Schiff Berman - July 17, 2025

WJLA-24/7 News  spoke to Paul Schiff Berman about the latest court proceedings in the case of Kilmer Abrego Garcia.

 

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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