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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 Professor Emily Hammond Named Interim Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

August 19, 2025

The Office of the Provost has named Emily Hammond, the Glen Earl Weston Research Professor of Law, interim vice provost for faculty affairs, effective Sept. 1.

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Educating for the Future

August 14, 2025

EVEN BEFORE IT CONFERRED ITS FIRST law degrees, the George Washington University was a trailblazer in adapting and applying legal principles to issues shaping the future.

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GW Law Assistant Dean Randall Abate, Professor Rob Glicksman Deliver Lectures in Buenos Aires

August 13, 2025

Randall Abate and Robert Glicksman traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in June to deliver a series of lectures on U.S. and international environmental law.

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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

"Interior slashes reviews to speed cleanups of orphaned wells"

Politico’s E&E News quoted Sara Bronin on the Trump administration’s move to reduce requirements and how states spend money.

"Meet the Police Officers Using AI to Draft Police Reports"

CNN’s podcast "Terms of Service with Clare Duffy" spoke to Andrew Guthrie Ferguson on the legal and ethical questions AI in police reports raises.

"Subsidiary of Canadian security company cleared to provide up to $138-million in 'emergency detention’ services to ICE."

Canada’s the Globe and Mail quoted Jessica Tillipman on GardaWorld’s service bid to work with ICE.

"Palantir Is Extending Its Reach Even Further Into Government"

Wired quoted Jessica Tillipman on Palantir’s "savvy business decision" with long-standing contracts with virtually every federal agency.

 

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.

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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