"Trump says $5K dividend checks to Americans will ‘happen 100 percent’"
The Hill quoted Paul Berman on President Trump's proposed dividend checks.
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.
In Photos: GW Remembers 9/11 with Flag Planting and Ceremony on Foggy Bottom Campus
September 11, 2026
Nearly 3,000 U.S. flags were on display in University Yard to remember those lost, including nine university alumni and two GW Law alumni.
GW Law Hosts Fall 2026 Veterans Welcome Back Reception
September 10, 2026
GW Law’s National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program held its annual Veterans Welcome Back Reception on September 2.
Two GW Law Professors to Receive Awards from Hispanic Bar Association DC
September 9, 2026
Professors Alberto Benitez and Paulina Vera will receive the Judge Ricardo M. Urbina Lifetime Achievement and Attorney of the Year awards, respectively.
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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"Trump says $5K dividend checks to Americans will ‘happen 100 percent’"
The Hill quoted Paul Berman on President Trump's proposed dividend checks.
"D.C. police union, Alexandria leaders voice concerns over Flock technology"
The Washington Post quoted Andrew Guthrie Ferguson on Flock cameras.
"Afghan woman deported in first-ever "Alien Terrorist" court case, DOJ says"
Axios quoted Aram Gavoor in an article about the first-ever "alien terrorist" court case.
"The Battle Over the Ballroom"
The Dispatch quoted Sara Bronin on litigation related to the White House ballroom.
"US lawmakers call for new AI rules after Anthropic researchers' safety warnings"
Reuters quoted Alicia Solow-Niederman on AI policy developments.
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.
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 forge lasting relationships with one another—as well as with faculty and staff—that enrich their lives and careers and present unique experiences.