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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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Meet GW Law's 2025-2026 Kahan Fellows

September 18, 2025

Six GW Law students were chosen as Kahan Health/FDA Law Fellows for the 2025-26 academic year.

Left to right: Christopher Cotropia, Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, Kristin Johnson, Maneka Sinha

Amping Up Tech Law: GW Law's Bernard Center Grows with New Faculty

September 17, 2025

Read about the impressive faculty joining the GW Center for Law & Technology: The Bernard Center this year.

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GW Law Professor Sara Bronin Wins Heinz Award

September 16, 2025

The Heinz Awards recognized Professor Bronin for her work to demystify zoning and land use laws.

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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

"Law professor says stifling free speech is no way to commemorate Kirk's legacy."

NPR’s "Morning Edition’’ spoke to Jonathan Turley.

"Trump Continues to Be a Massive Threat to Free Speech"

Splinter quoted Mary Anne Franks on the countless ways Trump threatens free speech and what she views as the most dangerous, 'ideological deportation.'

"Charlie Kirk held a mirror to the face of higher education: Jonathan Turley."

FOX News Channel’s "FOX & Friends" spoke to Jonathan Turley.

"Bipartisan NEPA reform proposal gets electric utilities’ support"

Utility Dive quoted Robert Glicksman on his warning against passing the SPEED Act now and to evaluate the impacts before rewriting the statute.

"Pork producers push Congress to 'fix' Prop 12 in Farm Bill"

Spectrum News quoted Kathy Hessler saying that without a national standard on animal welfare, states can continue to make their own rules.


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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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