News Stories
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Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic Wins $1,000,000 in Client Compensation and Attorneys’ Fees
November 15, 2024
The Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic (VILC) has represented 20 clients with claims within the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) in the last year.
From Custody to Freedom: Student-Attorneys’ Client Defense Results in Triumph
November 15, 2024
Student-attorneys in the Criminal Defense and Justice Clinic helped their client, Mr. Martinez, free himself from the criminal legal system entirely.
GW Law Hosts a Celebration of Teaching
November 14, 2024
This fall we hosted an event recognizing and celebrating the inspiring and innovative teaching done by the GW Law faculty.
Dean Rosa Celorio selected to serve as US Representative in Special Mission to Observe the Election of Judges in Guatemala
November 11, 2024
The Special Mission was created under the auspices of the Organization of American States upon request of the President of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo.
GW Law to Launch Three New Clinical Programs in Spring 2025
November 6, 2024
The Access to Justice Clinical model allows GW Law to leverage the expertise of our faculty and deans across the law school.
Professor Spencer Overton Receives 2024 Louis E. Martin Great American Award
October 29, 2024
The Louis E. Martin Great American Award recognizes individuals who have made transformational contributions that furthered the promise of America as a land of hope and opportunity for all.
GW Law Launches Exclusive Networking and Mentorship Platform, GW LawLink
October 28, 2024
More than 500 alumni are already using the platform from all across the country.
GW Law’s Government Procurement Program Awarded Fellowship Gift from Defense Industry Initiative
October 22, 2024
For several decades, the Defense Industry Initiative has played a leading role in promoting and advancing ethics and compliance throughout the defense industry.
GW Law Hosts Careers in Cybersecurity Law Panel
October 18, 2024
Our panel of experts discussed practicing in the competitive field of cybersecurity law and their experiences securing jobs in this growing field.
GW Law Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Judicial Externships
October 14, 2024
This past year our students completed a total of 114 judicial externships, including 32 externships with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Axana Soltan LLM'24 Named Eisenhower Global Scholar
October 10, 2024
The program sends four American university graduates abroad annually for an academic year of postgraduate studies at two prestigious European universities.
Dean Jessica Tillipman Testifies Before the Senate about Organizational Conflicts of Interest
October 8, 2024
Students from Dean Tillipman’s Formation of Government Contracts class had the opportunity to attend the hearing to learn about these important issues.