"President Trump said he 'brought back free speech.’ His first 100 days tell a different story."
PolitFact quoted Mary Anne Franks on the president’s use of free speech to use governmental powers to go after critics.
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.
IAPP Features GW Law Professor Daniel Solove
May 29, 2025
The IAPP featured GW Law Professor Daniel Solove in its "25 leaders, 25 moments at 25 years" series on LinkedIn.
Associate Dean Rosa Celorio Co-Authors Article on Gendered Consequences of U.S. Mass Deportations
May 27, 2025
In collaboration with George Washington University Global Women’s Institute and the Washington Office on Latin America, Dean Rosa Celorio co-authored an article entitled, Gendered Consequences of U.S. Mass Deportations: How Shifting Migration Policies Endanger Women and Girls.
Fundamentals of Lawyering: Creative Problem Design
May 22, 2025
Professor Cheryl Kettler talks about how the GW Law Fundamentals of Lawyering Program creates creative and realistic problems for 1L classes.
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"President Trump said he 'brought back free speech.’ His first 100 days tell a different story."
PolitFact quoted Mary Anne Franks on the president’s use of free speech to use governmental powers to go after critics.
"House GOP Tax Bill Narrows Window to Challenge Pipeline Projects"
Bloomberg Law News quoted Emily Hammond that the markup in this bill tries to close the door on environmental harm being recognized as real injuries.
"Texas Lawmakers Score Major Victory in Bringing Ten Commandments Into Classrooms"
The Daily Beast quoted Robert Tuttle that religious instruction is not a state’s job.
The Associated Press quoted Stephen Saltzburg on the tradition of bipartisan support U.S. attorneys now under attack during this presidential administration.
"Texas Legislature passed a bill to allow a period for prayer or religious study"
The Texas Tribune quoted Robert Tuttle on First Amendment concerns over Texas's prayer law, which may violate bans on state-imposed religion.
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.
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.
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.