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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

 

Mary Catherine Amerine and Christina Lee

GW Law Fellows Accept Tenure Track Positions at Law Schools

May 13, 2026

Professors Mary Catherine Amerine and Christina Lee will move on to positions at other law schools after completing their fellowships at GW Law this semester.

Lisa Schenck

GW Law Associate Dean Lisa Schenck Receives Judge Advocates Association Life Service Award

May 11, 2026

GW Law Associate Dean Lisa Schenck received the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Life Service Award from the Judge Advocates Association on May 7.

Spencer Overton and Jessica Tillipman

Two GW Law Professors' Research Listed As Top Papers on AI in Law

May 7, 2026

GW Law Professors Spencer Overton and Jessica Tillipman were included in SSRN's "Top Papers on AI in Law Q1 2026" list.

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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

"Florida pushes into 'uncharted' legal territory with OpenAI probe”

WUSF-FM, Tampa, Fla., quoted Mary Anne Franks on the social and legal dangers of ChatGPT and other large language models.

“JONATHAN TURLEY: AOC's war on billionaires twists America's birth into a socialist myth"

Jonathan Turley authored this article for FOX News.

"Farm Bill aims to help Wisconsin mink farmers”

Spectrum News quoted Kathy Hessler on the Farm Bill.

"Fmr. CFTC Commissioner: We’re seeing an unprecedented volume of well-timed, highly suspicious bets.”

CNBC spoke to Kristin Johnson in this segment on suspicious oil market trades.

MS Now | Spencer Overton - May 10, 2026

MS Now spoke to Spencer Overton about redistricting.

 

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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