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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

 

GW Law student William Schubert stands at a podium on a stage in front of a table of judges during the annual Van Vleck moot court competition.

GW Law Hosts 75th Van Vleck Moot Court Competition

February 5, 2025

A panel of guest judges headed by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson praised GW Law students for their performance in the annual moot court competition.

Alicia Solow-Niederman and Daniel Solove

GW Law Professors Win Awards for Papers on Privacy

February 5, 2025

GW Law professors Alicia Solow-Niederman and Daniel Solove are among the six winners of the Future of Privacy Forum's Privacy Papers for Policymakers Awards.

Bruna Gadelha

GW Law Adds First LLM to GWNY Program

February 3, 2025

GW Law LLM student Bruna Gadelha is the first LLM to participate in the GWNY program.

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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

"Why the stigmatization of the term 'Negro’?"

Robert Cottrol wrote for the Washington Times.

"Congress, Legal Bids Jockey to Undo Biden Heater Efficiency Rule"

Bloomberg Law quoted Emily Hammond on the potential method from the Justice Department to ask for a temporary stay to "make adjustments to its litigation strategy.”

Marketplace | Jeremy Bearer-Friend - January 29, 2025

Marketplace spoke to Jeremy Bearer-Friend, associate professor of law, about Direct File.

"Trump immigration enforcement push comes with military flourish"

Roll Call quoted Laura Dickinson on the military's supporting role in immigration enforcement, questioning if the president will direct them on scene.

"What would RFK Jr. mean to HHS?"

NPR’s "Consider This" spoke to Sara Rosenbaum on what RFK could do the National Vaccination Initiative.

 

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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