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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

 

GW Law Professor Laura Dickinson, Robert Taylor, Charles Pede, and Professor Jonathan Cedarbaum sit on a panel in the burns moot court room.

GW Law’s National Security Law Program Hosts Panel on the Military and Rule of Law

November 13, 2025

Last month, GW Law’s National Security Law Program and the National Security Law Association hosted a panel on “The Military and the Rule of Law.”

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Student Spotlight: SBA President Amanda Hichez

November 12, 2025

GW Law SBA President Amanda Hichez talks about how she is working to make law school more connected and enjoyable for everyone.

A stethoscope and a gavel on a table.

Health Law and Policy Updates for Fall 2025

November 6, 2025

The latest edition of the Health Law and Policy Program newsletter showcases achievements from this year, upcoming events, and celebrates faculty and students.

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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

"For Domestic Violence Victims, the Trump Administration Just Made it Harder to Escape"

Time quoted Joan Meier on a policy requiring survivors to prove immigration status before receiving aid from VAWA-funded programs.

"Presidents rarely use the Insurrection Act. Here’s how Trump might invoke it."

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Laura Dickinson on the Insurrection Act.

"Are Trump’s Tariffs Lawful?"

Jeffrey Rosen moderated the segment for the National Constitution Center’s "We the People" podcast.

"Are Trump's tariffs too big to fail at the Supreme Court?"

USA Today quoted Alan Morrison on Trump's tariffs.

“Zohran Mamdani Just Inherited the NYPD Surveillance State”

Wired quoted Andrew Guthrie Ferguson on Mamdani and the NYPD.

 

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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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. 

 

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