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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

 

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GW Law's 2025 Wrapped

The Top 10 Moments From This Year

December 18, 2025

From the 75th Anniversary of Van Vleck to welcoming 11 new faculty members, read all about GW Law's 2025.

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GW Law Alumnus Charlie Berardesco Named Board President of Sarasota Concert Association

December 17, 2025

Charlie Berardesco, JD '83, was elected board president of the Sarasota Concert Association.

David Boord

GW Law Student Selected for Skadden Fellowship

December 16, 2025

David Boord was selected for the two-year Skadden Fellowship. He'll work for the ACLU of Alaska on a project to advance housing rights for rural Alaskans.

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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

"Under Operation Lone Star, Texas State Police more than Doubled Their Drone Fleet”

The Texas Observer quoted Andrew Ferguson on the Texas State Police’s use of drones.

"Go zone — New York is building, baby, building."

Financial Times quoted Sara Bronin on the positive impacts of zoning.

"High Court Greenlights Racial Gerrymandering, by Alan B. Morrison."

Alan Morrison authored this piece for the Yale Journal on Regulation.

"Department of Labor hosts first-ever prayer service, including a message from a right-wing rabbi"

CNN quoted Ira Lupu on the constitutionality of the Department of Labor’s prayer service.

"Department of Labor hosts first-ever prayer service, including a message from a right-wing rabbi."

CNN quoted Ira Lupu on the constitutionality of the Department of Labor’s prayer service. 


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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.

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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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