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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

 

Professor Murphy (front row, third from the left) with the Armenian delegation.

GW Law Professor Sean Murphy Argues in International Court

October 21, 2025

Professor Murphy argued on behalf of Armenia in International Arbitration.

Mark Samburg and Bridget Geraghty

GW Law Welcomes Fall 2025 Richey Fellows

Mark Samburg and Bridget Geraghty Will Share Their Expertise with Students This Semester

October 20, 2025

GW Law is proud to welcome two Richey Fellows—Mark Samburg and Bridget Geraghty—to campus this fall.

A Gw Law student carries her diploma during graduation.

Recent GW Law Graduates Accept 62 Clerkships Across 15 States

October 15, 2025

Sixty-two recent GW Law graduates accepted clerkships as part of the Clerkship Class of 2025.

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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

"The Pursuit of Liberty: A Book Launch Event With Jeffrey Rosen and Jeffrey Goldberg"

The National Constitution Center’s "Town Hall" podcast featured Jeffrey Rosen on his new book.

"Voting Rights Act faces a near-death experience at US Supreme Court"

Reuters quoted Spencer Overton on the Voting Rights Act.

"There Are Lessons From the Nixon Era in Trump’s Attempts to Freeze Spending"

The New York Times quoted Alan Morrison on the breadth of the administration’s power during the government shutdown.

"Jonathan Turley: Evidence against John Bolton is 'damning.'"

Fox News quoted Jonathan Turley on the case against former Trump national security advisor John Bolton.

"The Dinner Party that Defined America”

The National Constitution Center’s "We the People" podcast spoke to Jeffrey Rosen about his new book.


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Students in class at Lincoln Memorial

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. 

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.

GW Law Alumni group photo at 2021 reunion weekend

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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