Government Procurement Law
Government procurement law continues to interest policymakers, corporations, and legal employers. The federal government's annual acquisition of services, supplies, and construction accounts for more than $500 billion. State and local government procurement adds significantly to the volume of government procurement and the associated legal practice opportunities. As the global marketplace becomes more fluid and integrated, knowledge of international and comparative public procurement becomes increasingly vital. The evolution of the World Trade Organization and the growth of the European Union (boasting a public procurement market exceeding $1 trillion annually) have sparked fresh dialogues about the role of public procurement for both developing and developed countries.
Established in 1960, the Government Procurement Law Program is the only one of its kind in the United States. Established by Professors Emeritus Ralph C. Nash, Jr. and John Cibinic, Jr., the program offers unparalleled faculty resources, course offerings, and professional development opportunities.
In the News
"Executive Interview - Karen Thornton"- Contract Management, April 2018
Copyright 2018, National Contract Management Association. Used with permission.
"Practice Areas Where an LLM is Most Valuable" - National Jurist, September 15, 2017
"Government Procurement: Becoming an Expert" - National Jurist, June 28, 2017
Past Events
Final Argument in the Dentons Government Contracts Moot Court Competition
Join the Government Procurement Law Program for the final arguments in the Dentons Government Contracts Moot Court Competition.
Public Procurement: A Human Rights Perspective
Join the Government Procurement Law Program and International and Comparative Law Program for a conference on human rights issues arising in the context of public procurement, featuring panel discussions, a workshop for students, and a luncheon keynote by Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga of the Constitutional Court of South Africa.
