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Student Spotlight: Precious Diamond Thompson

July 10, 2023

We talked to Open Doors Scholar, Precious Diamond Thompson, Class of 2025, about her experiences at GW Law and plans for the summer.

Dean Rosa Celorio Appointed to Executive Council of the American Society of International Law

July 6, 2023

Dean Celorio will serve in this capacity for three years and recently concluded her two-year work as Chair of the Membership Committee of ASIL.

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Can Better Training Reduce the Success Rate of Phishing Attacks?

July 5, 2023

Professor of Practice Jonathan G. Cedarbaum reviews Arun Vishwanath's book “The Weakest Link: How to Diagnose, Detect, and Defend Users From Phishing Attacks."

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Professor Dickinson Provides Insight Into the US Cooperation with the ICC's Ukraine Investigation

July 3, 2023

Professor Dickinson provides an overview of a joint symposium hosted by Just Security and Articles of War.

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Professor Weisburd Works with Middle School Students for Mock Trial

June 30, 2023

Professor Kate Weisburd provided them with witness affidavits and taught them how to collect evidence and present arguments in preparation for a mock trial.

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Professor of Practice Jonathan Cedarbaum Discusses Varieties of National Security Lawyering

June 27, 2023

Former Deputy Counsel to President Biden and Professor of Practice Jonathan Cedarbaum offered insights into the inner workings of the National Security Council.

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GW Law Celebrates Reunion Weekend 2023

June 22, 2023

We were joined by over 200 attendees from across the country to celebrate GW Law Reunion Week.

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GW Law Recognizes Juneteenth 2023

June 16, 2023

This weekend we recognize Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of chattel slavery in America.

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"Take up the Space You Deserve"

June 15, 2023

Hear from Lambda Law's co-presidents about their experiences and plans at GW Law.

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Professor Susan R. Jones Receives Fulbright Specialist Scholar Award

June 13, 2023

Professor Jones will travel to the UK for the Fall 2023 semester to study and lecture on comparative clinical pedagogy.

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Appellate Judges Captain Amanda Myers, Colonel Peter Houtz, and Captain Colin Kisor Preside Over Oral Argument Hearing at GW Law

June 8, 2023

The National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program hosted the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals for an oral argument.

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Professor Clarke Testifies Before The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission

June 6, 2023

Professor Donald C. Clarke testified at the "Rule by Law: China’s Increasingly Global Legal Reach” hearing.