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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 Alumni Sweep the NCMA DC Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards
July 22, 2024

NCMA is the world’s leading resource for professionals in the Contract Management field.

Alicia Solow-Niederman (left) and Daniel Solove (right)

Two Faculty Members Quoted During Senate Testimony
July 17, 2024

Professors Alicia Solow-Niederman and Daniel Solove’s research was quoted during a Senate testimony on the need for privacy laws in the age of AI.

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Professor Peter Meyers Wins Dateline Award for Washington Lawyer Commentary
July 12, 2024

His article, “Take a Chance? Releasing D.C. Prisoners Under the Second Look Amendment Act,” won best in criticism among newsletter and trade publications.

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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

"How Merrick Garland Can Outsmart Judge Cannon and Put Trump on Trial"

Alan Morrison authored this piece for New Republic.

"States have no business regulating the internet, it should be left up to Congress"

Alan Morrison authored this piece for the Hill.

"Court documents show mom of 3-year-old Bay Area girl killed by father requested protection"

KGO-ABC7, San Francisco, quoted Joan Meier on her research on undocumented murders of children by parents after court’s refuse to protect the child.

"The Roberts Court’s Chevron Ruling and Darkening Clouds Over the Administrative State"

Washington Monthly quoted Richard Pierce on his prediction that agencies will lose about 10% of the cases they would have won before Chevron’s overturn.

BBC World Service | William Kovacic - July 16, 2024

BBC World Service spoke to William Kovacic about antitrust arguments against Google.


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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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