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Navy Rear Admiral Jonathan Stephens talks to students during a GW Law event.

The Navy’s Lead Special Trial Counsel Speaks to Students About the Changed Military Justice System

Rear Admiral Jonathan T. Stephens, JD '05, LLM '11, shared his experience serving in the Navy and as a litigator during an October 30 event at GW Law.

Six JAG Corps members wearing military uniforms and sitting at a table answer law students' questions during the annual JAG recruiter panel event.

GW Law Hosts Annual JAG Corps Recruitment Panel

Over 50 GW Law students attended the annual Judge Advocate General's Corps panel to learn about serving as military lawyers.

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GW Law Hosts Careers in Cybersecurity Law Panel

Our panel of experts discussed practicing in the competitive field of cybersecurity law and their experiences securing jobs in this growing field.

Tiffany M. Wagner speaking at the event

GW Law Hosts Fall 2024 Veterans Welcome Back Reception

This reception offers the GW Law community the opportunity to meet, network, and learn more about opportunities and experiences in veterans and military law.

Back Row: Senior Judge Bill Annexstad, Senior Judge Natalie Richardson, and Judge Roberto Ramírez Front Row: Christiana Lano, Cathryn Jones, and James Van Drie

U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals Hears Oral Argument at GW Law

Four GW Law students submitted amicus briefs for both parties and appeared before the court for the hearing.

A student, Maj. Gen. Vernon, and Dean Schooner

Air Force Deputy Judge Advocate General Discusses Women in Legal Leadership

GW Law celebrated Women's History Month with Maj. Gen. Rebecca Vernon, Air Force Deputy JAG, sharing leadership insights from her distinguished military career.

Students sitting at a table all looking intensely in the same direction

Schenck National Security Crisis Negotiations Competition Recap

The competition aims to introduce first-year students to the world of national security law before their first registration in March.

Big Data and Armed Conflict: Legal Issues Above and Below the Armed Conflict Threshold book cover

Articles of War Launches New Blog Symposium Based Off Professor Dickinson's New Book

Professor Dickinson addresses themes from her new book "Big Data and Armed Conflict: Legal Issues Above and Below the Armed Conflict Threshold."

James Van Drie in military uniform

James Van Drie, Class of 2024, Wins the Law Student Writing Contest of the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law

The ABA SCAFL’s writing contest is an opportunity for law students to showcase outstanding essays that explore military justice issues and applications.

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Associate Dean Schenck Funds National Security Crisis Negotiation Competition for First Year Law Students

Dean Schenck and her husband fund an annual crisis negotiation competition for 1L students, fostering skills applicable across legal fields.