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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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Double Impact

August 26, 2025

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

GW Law Professor Alicia Solow-Niederman Publishes Article in Stanford Law Review

August 21, 2025

Professor Solow-Niederman's article on AI and Doctrinal Collapse was published in the Stanford Law Review in August.

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A Supreme Anniversary

August 20, 2025

GW Law’s annual Van Vleck Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition has stood out among competitions testing law students’ appellate advocacy skills.

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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