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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

 

Navy Rear Admiral Jonathan Stephens talks to students during a GW Law event.

The Navy’s Lead Special Trial Counsel Speaks to Students About the Changed Military Justice System

December 2, 2024

Rear Admiral Jonathan T. Stephens, JD '05, LLM '11, shared his experience serving in the Navy and as a litigator during an October 30 event at GW Law.

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DC Bar Selects Kiera Yu, JD '26, as New Writer in Residence

November 25, 2024

The program provides law students an opportunity to hone their writing skills, earn publication credit, and benefit from one-on-one interactions with attorneys.

Mélida Hodgson speaking at the Brand-Manatt lecture.

American Society of International Law President Mélida Hodgson Addresses International Arbitration

November 20, 2024

GW Law's annual Brand-Manatt Lecture keynote speaker was Mélida Hodgson.

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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

"JONATHAN TURLEY: Why I'm congratulating the Washington Post"

Jonathan Turley wrote for Fox News.

"Kamala Harris is slipping in the polls, but not with university professors"

Jonathan Turley wrote for the Hill.

"Lawsuit against troopers who investigated 11-year-old in murder case nears trial"

The Associated Press quoted Jeffrey Gutman on what “society owes individuals who were wrongfully convicted.

"GOP Absences Rile Colleagues as Senate Confirms Biden Judges"

Bloomberg Law News quoted JP Collins Jr. on tracking judicial nominations and the future consciousness of federal judge picks.

"From champagne to speeches, would-be Trump Supreme Court justices draw conservative buzz"

CNN quoted JP Collins Jr. on Trump’s judicial picks: "Fearless judges... not afraid to stake out their position, defend it, and face criticism.

 

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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