News & Events
With several events taking place each day, GW Law is a hub of legal activity.
From moot court competitions judged by Supreme Court justices to lectures by prominent legal minds to career development programs, the law school is always abuzz with activities that benefit students, faculty, and the GW community.
Featured News
2026 Commencement
GW Law to Receive Holloran Award for Foundational 1L Programs
The award recognizes GW Law for its Fundamentals of Lawyering, Inns of Court, and Foundations of Practice programs.
Our Impact
The National Jurist Names GW Law Top School for Environmental Law
July 9, 2026
The Environmental and Energy Law Program at GW Law received an A+ rating from the National Jurist.
GW Law Alumnus Richard Weitzner Receives NACUA Distinguished Service Award
July 7, 2026
Richard Weitzner, JD '86, and General Counsel for GWU was honored for extraordinary service and long-term contributions to higher education law.
GW Law Professor Jeffrey Rosen Discusses 'The Pursuit of Happiness' on WHYY Podcast
July 2, 2026
Professor Rosen appeared on The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane.
Upcoming Events
Event Highlights
GW Law in New York Program Hosts Reunion Celebration
June 23, 2026
GWNY begins its tenth academic year this Fall, and has welcomed 194 GW Law students to New York City since its inaugural semester in 2017.
GW Law’s Health Law and Policy Program Convenes Top Experts in ICHRA Roundtable
June 10, 2026
The Health Law and Policy Program convened experts and officials at the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Accounts (ICHRA) Roundtable in May.
GW Law Celebrates Commencement 2026
May 19, 2026
The 159th Commencement of the George Washington University Law School was held on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
GW Law’s National Security Law Program Hosts Panel on Honors Attorney Careers in the Intelligence Community
May 4, 2026
The National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program and the Military Law Society co-hosted the panel.