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.

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Visits GW

The U.S. Supreme Court justice talked about diversity in the legal profession with GW Law community and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

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Professor Presents Annual Report of U.N. International Law Commission

November 05, 2018
Professor Sean D. Murphy spoke about his work at the U.N. International Law Commission on the drafting of a new convention for the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity.

Professor's Amicus Brief Helps Reverse Judgment

November 01, 2018
Professor Jonathan R. Siegel filed an amicus brief that helped result in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversing and remanding a judgment of the U.S. Court of Federal

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Upcoming Events

November
13
Tuesday

An Exploration of Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform

12:00pm—1:15pm

November
13
Tuesday

Going Global: The China Factor

5:30pm—8:00pm

November
14
Wednesday

Bethesda Alumni Reception

6:00pm—8:00pm

January
09
Wednesday

IP Speaker Series: Géraldine Blanche

12:00pm—1:30pm

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In the News

"Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Why Half of America Panics When This Woman Falls Ill"

November 11, 2018

Paul Schiff Berman is quoted by BBC News about how Justice Ginsburg is inspiring a new generation of young women.

"How Trump Can Pull Off Ultimate Trick to Make Mueller Disappear"

November 10, 2018

Jonathan Turley writes in The Hill about how Trump can gain control over and possibly scuttle the Mueller investigation.

"Democrats and Trump: What Does It Take to Impeach a President?"

November 09, 2018

Jonathan Turley speaks to BBC News about how the impeachment process works and why it is politically risky.

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