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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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GW Law Welcomes New Faculty

September 2, 2025

This year's cohort of new faculty includes renowned experts in environmental law, free speech and first amendment, and AI and technology law.

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Animal Law at GW: A Look Back at the 2024-25 Year

August 29, 2025

The Animal Law Program at GW had an eventful 2024-25 academic year. Read the program's newsletter to learn more.

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Double Impact

August 26, 2025

PHILANTHROPY ISN’T ONLY about giving. It’s about vision, legacy, and an audacious hope to reshape the world.

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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 Accused of 'Totalitarian Approach' After Threats to ABC, NBC"

Jonathan Turley is quoted in Newsweek.

"JONATHAN TURLEY: Trump's bold flag-burning crackdown sets up big fight down the road."

Jonathan Turley wrote for FOX News.

"What will Trump’s attempted Fed firing mean for the economy?"

Nexstar Media Group quoted Paul Schiff Berman that Trump’s move could undermine the Federal Reserve’s independence.

Fox News Sunday | Jonathan Turley - August 24, 2025

Fox News Sunday spoke to Jonathan Turlery about topics including the FBI raid on John Bolton’s home and the DOJ’s release of Ghislane Maxwell documents.

"The judicial Calvinball of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson."

Jonathan Turley wrote for the Hill.


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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.

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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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