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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

 

Avery LeVan

Student Spotlight: Avery LeVan, Class of 2027

September 23, 2026

GW Law student Avery LeVan, Class of 2027, shares his experience interning in Anchorage, Alaska, and studying abroad in the Netherlands.

Manhatten DA Alvin Bragg speaks at GW Law event.

GW Law Hosts Events with Two Notable District Attorneys in One Week

September 22, 2026

GW Law welcomed Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in separate events last week.

GW Law students and alumni pose for a photo in the Burns Moot Courtroom after the JAG recruiter panel on September 9, 2026.

GW Law Hosts Fall 2026 JAG Recruiter Panel

September 17, 2026

GW Law’s National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program and the Military Law Society (MLS) co-hosted the annual Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) recruiter panel earlier this month.

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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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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

 

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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

"A lot on the ballot"

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette mentioned Jonathan Turley in an article.

"Rare Patent Defense Tests How Far Patent Claim Language Reaches"

Bloomberg Law quoted Christopher Cotropia in this article about recent jury verdicts in patent cases.

"Atlanta zoning code rewrite will undergo a rewrite"

Axios quoted Sara Bronin in this article about the Atlanta zoning code rewrite.

"Rob Bonta Sued Paramount to Counter Political Influence, Then Fell Victim to It"

Variety quoted William Kovacic on Paramount lawsuits.

"A 'fight worth fighting’: Paramount settlement is less than desired, more than nothing”

The Los Angeles Times quoted William Kovacic in an article.


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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. 

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. 

 

 

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