GW Law site logo

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

 

An exterior photo of the George Washington Law School building

TaxProf Blog Ranks GW Law No. 5 for Employment Rate

May 2, 2025

TaxProf Blog ranked GW Law No. 5 out of all law schools for 10-month employment rate in 2024. GW Law's employment rate was 99.3 percent.

Nkechi Taifa

GW Law Alumna Receives DC Bar Brennan Award

April 29, 2025

The D.C. Bar has named Nkechi Taifa, founder, principal, and CEO of The Taifa Group, LLC, as the recipient of its 2025 William J. Brennan Jr. Award for her significant contributions to improving access to justice.

Trey Donathan and Will Shorter pose for a photo at the Giles Rich Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition.

GW Law Students Win Moot Court Competitions

April 29, 2025

Two teams of GW Law students won at moot court competitions earlier this year.

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

"Trump Order to Axe 'Unlawful.'"

Law.com quoted Paul Schiff Berman on the legalities of changing government regulations.

"President Donald Trump’s agenda faces courtroom setbacks as Justice Department lawyers struggle to win over judges"

The Associated Press quoted Jonathan Turley.

"Are Religious Charter Schools Constitutional?"

The National Constitution Center’s "We the People" podcast was led by Jeffrey Rosen.

"How activists and immigrants in the US can protect their privacy"

Aljazeera quoted Daniel Solove on the government’s improper use of surveillance technology.

"House GOP proposes removing antitrust authority from FTC"

The Washington Post quoted William Kovacic on the poor timing surrounding removing antitrust from FTC as it’s the agencies main expertise.


View all News  

 

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. 

 

 

Gold line break

Connect with GW Law