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Schenck National Security Crisis Negotiations Competition Recap

March 18, 2024

The competition aims to introduce first-year students to the world of national security law before their first registration in March.

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GW Law's Proactive Approach to the NextGen Bar Exam

March 14, 2024

GW Law prioritizes comprehensive bar exam preparation, offering robust support programs and infrastructure enhancements for student success.

GW Law’s Dayna Bowen Matthew Named American Council on Education Fellow

March 11, 2024

The ACE Fellows Program has strengthened institutions by preparing faculty, staff, and administrators for senior positions in college and university leadership.

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Bradley Neal, Class of 2024, Develops AI-Powered Legal Tool 'Lexplug'

March 11, 2024

Bradley Neal, Class of 2024, developed Lexplug, a revolutionary AI-powered tool that produces comprehensive legal case briefs.

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Articles of War Launches New Blog Symposium Based Off Professor Dickinson's New Book

March 8, 2024

Professor Dickinson addresses themes from her new book "Big Data and Armed Conflict: Legal Issues Above and Below the Armed Conflict Threshold."

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Environmental & Energy Law Program Winter Newsletter Now Available

March 7, 2024

This edition features a new environmental justice clinic, the Diversity in Environmental Law Careers panel, the Shapiro Environmental Law Symposium, and more.

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Professor Solove's Paper Selected for the Privacy Papers for Policymakers Awards

March 4, 2024

The PPPM Awards recognize leading US and international privacy scholarship that is relevant to policymakers.

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Greetings from Michael Rand

March 1, 2024

In his new role Interim Assistant Dean Michael Rand, PhD is excited to expand GW Law's Business & Finance Law Program.

Women's History Month

Alumni Spotlight: Patricia Lee

March 1, 2024

From student to jurist, GW Law highlights Justice Patricia Lee's inspiring journey.

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First-Year Law Students Get Ready for Their Law School Experience

The impact of GW Law's Inaugural Pre-1L Course

February 26, 2024

GW Law pioneered an initiative to help incoming 1L students ease their way into law school.

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The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America

February 26, 2024

In Professor Rosen's new book, he examines what “the pursuit of happiness” meant to our nation’s Founders and how that famous phrase defined their lives.

Black Heritage Celebration For Us By Us

Student Leaders Reflect on Black History Month

February 23, 2024

As we enter the final week of Black History Month, GW Law is pleased to present the reflections of the incredible members of our GW Law community.