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.

Commencement 2019

GW Law Celebrates Commencement 2019

HEADLINES

A Legacy Grows in the DC Bar

July 19, 2019
Since the 1980s, alumni continue to find new ways to shape, improve, and leave their mark at the DC Bar. Most recently, Susan M. Hoffman, JD '77, was elected as the 48th president.

Professors Present at AALS New Law School Teacher Workshop

July 08, 2019
Professors Naomi R. Cahn, Lisa M. Fairfax, Roger A. Fairfax, Jr., and Cynthia Lee presented at the Association of American Law Schools' 2019 Workshop for New Law School Teachers.

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Upcoming Events

July
22
Monday

National Bar Association Convention Reception

5:00pm—7:00pm

July
29
Monday

Government Procurement Law Boston Reception

5:00pm—7:00pm

August
13
Tuesday

1L Evening Student Orientation

August
13—
August
14

Transfer Student Orientation

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In the News

“Democrats Hope Mueller Testimony Will Put Bright Spotlight on Trump’s Efforts to Derail Investigation"

July 19, 2019

Jonathan Turley is quoted by The Washington Post on Special Counsel Mueller's conclusions in the investigation against President Trump.

“Trump Expressed Concerns About Pentagon Cloud-Computing Contract"

July 17, 2019
Steven L. Schooner is quoted by the Los Angeles Times on the dangers of President Trump's involvement in an individual procurement proceeding.

“Democratic Lawmakers Accuse Their Own Party of Proposing ‘Deep’ Cuts to Health Centers for Poor"

July 17, 2019
Sara Rosenbaum is quoted by The Washington Post on how flat level funding would limit the amount of health care provided to low-income Americans.

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