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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 Hosts 75th Van Vleck Moot Court Competition
A panel of guest judges headed by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson praised GW Law students.
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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.
Outgoing Board of Trustees Chair Grace Speights Leaves Legacy of Steady Leadership
May 15, 2026
The GW Law alumna has guided the university through defining moments while advancing initiatives that will define its future.
GW Law Fellows Accept Tenure Track Positions at Law Schools
May 13, 2026
Professors Mary Catherine Amerine and Christina Lee will move on to positions at other law schools after completing their fellowships at GW Law this semester.
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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.
GW Law Alumna Anna M. Gomez Receives 2026 Belva Ann Lockwood Award
April 23, 2026
GW Law Alumna Anna M. Gomez, JD ‘92, received the 2026 Belva Ann Lockwood Award during a luncheon at GW Law earlier this month.
National Security Law Program Hosts Fireside Chat in Celebration of Women’s History Month
April 7, 2026
GW Law’s National Security, Cybersecurity, & Foreign Relations Law Program and the NSLA hosted a fireside chat with cybersecurity trailblazers.