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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..."