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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 Professor Selected for University of Chicago Fellowship

Professor Mary Anne Franks to Share Free Speech Expertise Through Fellowship

April 17, 2026

GW Law Professor Mary Anne Franks has been selected as a spring 2026 fellow with the University of Chicago’s Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression.

GW Law professor Spencer Overton poses for a photo at a conference at Stanford University.

GW Law's Multiracial Democracy Project Launches Emerging Technologies Initiative

Initiative Confronts Emerging Technologies in Building a Multiracial Democracy

April 16, 2026

In January 2026, the Multiracial Democracy Project (MDP) at GW Law launched its Emerging Technologies Initiative and welcomed Dr. Dhanaraj Thakur as director.

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GW Law to Receive Holloran Award for Foundational 1L Programs

Professor Katya Cronin to Receive Award for Professional Identity Scholarship

April 10, 2026

The award recognizes GW Law for its Fundamentals of Lawyering, Inns of Court, and Foundations of Practice programs.

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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

"Swalwell’s mounting sexual misconduct allegations threaten career beyond politics, experts warn"

FOX News Radio quoted Jonathan Turley on Swalwell’s sexual misconduct allegations.

Business First | William Kovacic

Business First quoted William Kovacic on United’s merger with American Airlines.

"America’s Predatory Medical Debt Ecosystem”

Richmond Times Dispatch quoted Barak Richman on his medical debt research.

KNX-AM | William Kovacic - April 15, 2026

KNX-AM, Los Angeles, spoke to William Kovacic on the jury verdict against Live Nation.

"When Scientific Debate Steps into Custody Cases”

Undark quoted Joan Meier on parental alienation that can occur in some families experiencing high-conflict separation.

 

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.

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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