Home

 

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.

Gold line break

Our Impact

 

Taylor Moorer and Alexander Dorsey-Tarpley

GW Law Alumni Share Their GW Love Stories

February 13, 2026

Ten GW Law alumni share their love stories for this year's GW Alumni Sweethearts celebration.

An audience of students listen to National Security law experts talk about careers in National Security law.

GW Law National Security Program Releases Spring 2026 Newsletter

February 12, 2026

The GW Law National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law program recaps the Fall 2025 semester in its latest newsletter.

GW Law students pose for a photo with Dean Tillipman, Professor Needham, and Will McAuliffe.

GW Law Associate Dean Jessica Tillipman Testifies Before U.S. House of Representatives

February 10, 2026

Dean Tillipman testified before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations on fraud in Medicare and Medicaid.

View All News Stories

 

 

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.

Choose Your Degree

 

 

 

 


Leila_Diallo

"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


 

Gold line break

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

"FBI search of reporter's home latest in ongoing press freedom fight”

USA Today quoted Mary-Rose Papandrea on the FBI’s search of a Washington Post reporter’s home.

"JONATHAN TURLEY: NY Times columnist sinks to sick new low mocking JD Vance's mom"

Jonathan Turley authored this article for FOX News.

"Universities ‘all over the place’ in response to ICE raids”

Times Higher Education quoted John Banzhaf on ICE raids.

"Extra: Can The American Republic Survive the Age of AI?"

FOX News Rundown podcast spoke to Jonathan Turley in this segment.

"How ICE agents are using facial recognition technology to bring surveillance to the streets.”

NBC News quoted Andrew Ferguson on facial recognition used in law enforcement.

 

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. 

Image
Van Vleck competition in Moot Court Room

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. 

 

Gold line break

Connect with GW Law