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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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Retired Judge Advocate Discusses Her Legacy of Service

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency General Counsel and Retired Judge Advocate Discusses Her Legacy of Service in Honor of Veterans Day

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GW Law's Military Ties and National Security Program Fuel JAG Corps Success

GW Law's military ties and National Security program lead to high JAG Corps selections, providing crucial support for students.

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The GW Law Student Who Caught a Spy in the FBI

Former FBI agent and GW Law alumnus Eric O'Neill discusses catching Russian spy Robert Hanssen and shares insights on intelligence, and AI.

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Professor Laura A. Dickinson on the War in Afghanistan

Professor Dickinson answered a couple of questions regarding her publication "Over-the-Horizon Drone Strikes in an Ongoing Global War: Afghanistan and Beyond."

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From GW Law to the JAG Corps

Each panelist offered unique, valuable insights into his or her military branch and individual experience.