"Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot"
CBS News quoted Paul Schiff Berman on the legal responsibilities of Congress to certify speaker votes.
Today, GW Law prepares students with the theoretical and practical knowledge to view the law in an increasingly global context. With an extensive curriculum, a faculty of well-respected scholars and practitioners, high-quality externship opportunities in the nation’s capital, robust mentorship programs, and an emphasis on professionalism and career development, we assist students in exploring the law in depth and finding their own place within it.
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.
GW Law offers a range of degrees designed to equip students with the legal knowledge they need to make a difference in the world. We encourage you to explore our degree programs and consider the quality of education provided at the George Washington University Law School.
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"Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot"
CBS News quoted Paul Schiff Berman on the legal responsibilities of Congress to certify speaker votes.
Bloomberg Businessweek: Fearless Speech, Women’s Principles
For Bloomberg, Dr. Mary Anne Franks discussed her book Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment.
"Conservatives Use Trump Assassination Attempt to Target Women in Anti-Diversity War"
The American Prospect quoted Naomi Schoenbaum on using gender-based lawsuits as a political statement.
"Flurry of pre-election legal cases is now 'standardized' strategy, experts say"
Fox News quoted Jonathan Turley.
"'Unusual': Supreme Court term lacks religious liberty dispute, court watchers note"
The Washington Times quoted Robert Tuttle on the lack of religious freedom cases this Supreme Court term and the magnitude of the potential Oklahoma charter school case.
Attending GW Law is about more than receiving a law degree. It’s about the activities you’ll get involved with, the traditions you’ll partake in, the people you’ll meet, and the memories you’ll make.
A dynamic combination of support and career development from the start of each student’s legal education sets the GW Law experience apart from all others.
GW Law alumni forge lasting relationships with one another—as well as with faculty and staff—that enrich their lives and careers and present unique experiences.