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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

 

Exterior of the George Washington Law School building

When the Government Shutdown Impacted Field Placement Students, the GW Law Community Stepped In

GW Law Alumni and Faculty Helped Field Placement Find Over 50 Alternative Opportunities for Affected Students

October 28, 2025

GW Law alumni and faculty helped at least 45 students find alternative externship opportunities after the federal government shutdown paused their work.

GW Law Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew accepts a diploma on stage during the 2025 NAM induction ceremony.

GW Law Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew Inducted into National Academy of Medicine

October 23, 2025

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) recognized GW Law Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew for her contributions to the public health field.

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Student Spotlight: Aaliyah Pichon

How GW Law Student Aaliyah Pichon Focuses on Her 'Why' in Law School

October 22, 2025

Aaliyah Pichon talks about her reasons for going to law school as a Marshall-Motley Scholar and working for the Mississippi Center for Justice this summer.

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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

"New York state Prop 1 to retroactively legalize Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex"

Ithacan quoted Sara Bronin on New York State’s Prop One.

"'We’re going to kill them': doubts grow over legality of US air strikes in Caribbean"

The Financial Times quoted Laura Dickinson in an article about the ongoing boat strikes.

"Restore Corporate Discipline by Reining in Shareholder Proposals"

Lawrence Cunningham authored an article for Bloomberg Law on the SEC’s shareholder proposal rule.

"What Will the Trump-Era Crackdown on Drug Ads Accomplish?"

Undark Magazine quoted Paul Schiff Berman on Trump’s crackdown on drug ads.

"Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf"

Food Dive quoted Robert Brauneis on private-label products in grocery stores.

 

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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