National Security, Cybersecurity, & Foreign Relations Law

The George Washington University Law School’s National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law program stands at the forefront of legal education in one of the most dynamic and high-stakes fields of law. With unparalleled breadth and depth, the program offers rigorous training on both foundational and emerging issues—from the laws of armed conflict and intelligence oversight to cutting-edge challenges in cybersecurity, surveillance, and technology policy.

Taught by a distinguished faculty of nationally recognized experts and practitioners, students benefit from deep academic insight and real-world experience. The program also boasts a strong track record of alumni success in securing positions across the national security community, including government agencies and private sector roles. Notably, GW Law’s National Security & Cybersecurity LLM program was recently ranked number one in the nation by Cybersecurity Guide, reflecting its leadership and excellence in preparing the next generation of legal professionals to navigate the evolving landscape of national security and technology.

Areas of Study

This practice area explores the nature and origins of the federal government's foreign relations powers, and U.S. law implementing international law, and the U.S. law of national security and counterterrorism.

LLM, MSL, and JD Concentration

This practice area has evolved with the world's increased connectivity through the use of modern technology and cyberspace and the accompanying growing vulnerabilities from physical and cyber threats.

LLM, MSL, and JD Concentration

Learn more about our diverse and experienced National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law faculty.

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Program News

GW Law Professor Laura Dickinson, Robert Taylor, Charles Pede, and Professor Jonathan Cedarbaum sit on a panel in the burns moot court room.

GW Law’s National Security Law Program Hosts Panel on the Military and Rule of Law

November 13, 2025

Last month, GW Law’s National Security Law Program and the National Security Law Association hosted a panel on “The Military and the Rule of Law.”

GW Law students listen to a panel of speakers at the JAG Recruiter Panel in the Burns Moot Courtroom

GW Law Hosts Fall 2025 JAG Recruiter Panel

November 4, 2025

GW Law’s National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program and the MLS co-hosted the annual JAG recruiter panel earlier this month.

An audience of students listen to National Security law experts talk about careers in National Security law.

GW Law Hosts Panel on National Security Careers in Law Firms

October 8, 2025

The National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program and the NSLA hosted a “National Security Careers in Law Firms” panel to a full audience.

National Security, Foreign Relations, & Cybersecurity News