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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GW Law Celebrates Commencement 2023

The 156th Commencement of the George Washington University Law School was held on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Class of 2023 Volunteered 54K+ Pro Bono Hours

GW Law is committed to encouraging students to volunteer their legal services.

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GW Law Celebrates Pride Month

June 1, 2023

Pride Month is a dedicated time and opportunity for the GW Law community to celebrate love and honor the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City.

In Memoriam: Thomas Buergenthal

May 30, 2023

The GW Law community deeply mourns the loss of the Honorable Thomas “Tom” Buergenthal.

Professor Murphy Receives Honorary Degree from the University of Prishtina

May 26, 2023

The degree of Doctor Honoris Causa was awarded for "the advancement of peace and justice through international law..."