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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

 

Alexis Coletti

Student Spotlight: Alexis Coletti, Class of 2027

The Field Placement Program and Career Development Office Helped Shape Her Law School Experience, Coletti Says

August 18, 2026

GW Law student Alexis Coletti, Class of 2027, has spent her law school experience so far taking advantage of every opportunity available.

GW Law students listen to sessions during the 2026 fall orientation

GW Law Welcomes Incoming Students at 2026 Fall Orientation

August 18, 2026

GW Law welcomed over 600 students to campus for orientation from August 7 to August 14.

2026-27 Richey Fellows headshots

GW Law Announces 2026-27 Richey Fellows

August 13, 2026

GW Law will welcome six Richey Fellows throughout the 2026-27 academic year to provide guidance to students considering non-profit and public sector careers.

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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

"Trump’s Truth Social Lawsuit Raises Questions About API Access”

USA Today quoted Jessica Tillipman about the legal issues surrounding the Trump administration and Truth Social’s API.

"This Confusing Small-Business Rule Is Finally Gone — For Now”

Inc. quoted Jessica Tillipman on the federal government’s decision to eliminate a rule affecting small businesses.

"Paramount and Warner Bros. Antitrust Trial”

The New York Times quoted William Kovacic on the antitrust implications of the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.

"Elizabeth Warren Calls Trump’s Move to Let Shell Companies Hide Ownership 'a Gift to Cartels’”

Yahoo Finance quoted Jessica Tillipman on the Trump administration’s decision to stop collecting beneficial ownership information from domestic companies.

"Flock Releases Accountability Features”

ASIS International quoted Andrew Guthrie Ferguson on Flock Safety’s new accountability measures and oversight of its license-plate reader technology.

 

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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