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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

 

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Three GW Law Students Receive Janet D. Steiger Fellowships

May 28, 2026

GW Law students Thomas Ross Hickman, Samantha Sheanin, and Ehsan Aliani will be Steiger Fellows this summer.

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GW Law Professor Francesca Bignami Publishes Comparative Law Casebook

May 26, 2026

Professor Bignami's new comparative law casebook provides an up-to-date set of cases, code texts, and scholarly materials drawn from civil and common law.

Aria Charles and a friend pose for a photo at the Black Law Students Association's Patricia Roberts Harris Banquet

Class of 2026’s Fondest GW Memories

May 22, 2026

GW Law graduate Aria Charles shares her fondest memory from her time at GW.

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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

"Supreme Court Revives Havana Docks Suit Against Cruise Lines Use of Cuban Port”

The Daily Journal quoted Bill Dodge in this article on the Havana Docks Suit.

"Oregon prosecutors said she didn’t protect her baby. She says she was surviving abuse.”

Jefferson Public Radio, from a story written for InvestigateWest, quoted Joan Meier.

"JONATHAN TURLEY: House Minority Leader Jeffries' brother sounds chilling call to arms."

Jonathan Turley wrote this article for Fox News.

"Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump”

The Associated Press quoted Stephen Saltzburg on Attorney General Todd Blanche’s loyalty to Trump.

"Jefferson, Franklin and a question for America at 250: Can virtue be taught?"

MorristownGreen quoted Jeffrey Rosen on America 250.

 

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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