THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL WASHINGTON, D.C.
Why Choose GW Law? • Expertise of a distinguished faculty of worldrenowned scholars and practitioners. • Support for LLM students during their educational journey, including a dedicated LLM career counselor. • Access to internships, mentorships, and the thriving legal community of Washington, D.C. • An inclusive community of JD and LLM students side-by-side in classes.
We are one GW Law, a connected, collaborative, and inclusive community of students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
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We are one GW Law. That is, all GW Law students benefit from an immersive, D.C.infused legal education that inspires our community to drive monumental change. Our JD and LLM students take classes together, whether they are U.S. or international students. Our LLM program attracts recent law school graduates, military judge advocates, solo practitioners, law clerks, human rights activists, prosecutors, corporate counsel, judges, and government officials, as well as Fulbright scholars. That dynamic educational environment ensures that our classrooms feature a wide and collegial range of perspectives, knowledge, experience, and cultural backgrounds. From knowledge-rich classrooms to valuable experiential opportunities through internships, our students gain a wellrounded educational experience in the heart of the dynamic legal community of Washington, D.C.
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A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE: On average, 40 countries have been represented in each LLM class over the past 10 years.
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We focus on expertise in teaching and guidance. Excellence in the classroom. With 10 degree programs, plus a general LLM, we offer unparalleled depth and breadth of study. Our faculty loves teaching and is known for their mentorship and support of students. In addition, our professors are actively engaged in the law. They argue before the Supreme Court and testify on Capitol Hill. Their scholarship is cited in Supreme Court opinions, shaping the law in practice. They have served administrations of both political parties and have worked at institutions including the Federal Trade Commission; the U.S. Departments of Defense, Justice, Health and Human Services, and State; the International Trade Commission; the UN International Law Commission; and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights; as well as public defender’s offices and leading law firms. Their mix of scholarly and real-world expertise enables them to leverage their valuable professional networks to introduce students to career opportunities in their fields.
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Dedicated program guidance. Equally important, each degree program is led by a dean who serves as a dedicated program director, rather than as a fulltime faculty member shouldering additional administrative duties. In that role, the program director leverages expertise as a practitioner and scholar to guide the direction and growth of each specific degree program. The program director leads by serving as an advisor, arranging lectures and conferences, parlaying their professional network to engage with current students, and building a network of alumni in the field.
DEGREE PROGRAMS Choose among specialized degree programs or the general LLM degree. • General LLM • Business and Finance Law (in person and online) • Energy Law and Sustainability • Environmental Law • Government Procurement Law (in person and online) • Government Procurement and Environmental Law • Intellectual Property Law • International and Comparative Law additional coursework in the GW–Oxford Summer Program in International Human Rights Law • National Security and Cybersecurity Law (in person and online) • National Security and U.S. Foreign Relations Law (in person and online) • Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, and Technology Law
ADVANCED DEGREE • Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)
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GW—Oxford Summer Program In International Human Rights Law Held each summer in New College, Oxford, England, the program offers intensive immersion in international human rights law and practice. Students will learn about key international and regional human rights laws and the enforcement of human rights by courts, quasi-judicial bodies, the UN and other intergovernmental organizations, and nongovernmental actors. Participants typically include law students, practicing lawyers and judges, members of the armed forces, government officials, and persons working for nongovernmental and intergovernmental organizations in the field of international human rights.
Our programs satisfy the requirements of the New York State Bar Association.
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We offer specialized support for LLMs. The Buergenthal Inn of Court We continually seek innovative ways to provide an enhanced experience for our students. That’s how we created the Inns of Court. At most law schools, students take classes with a designated cohort of students, often called a section. At GW Law, we call those sections the Inns of Court, and what they provide extends far beyond the classroom. The Buergenthal Inn of Court, designed specifically for LLM students, offers the most comprehensive professional development program of its kind at a U.S. law school. Within the Buergenthal Inn of Court, students engage with a team of faculty, administrators, and staff as they explore a range of topics, such as real-world perspectives on a particular legal practice area, creating a satisfying work-life balance, or living in D.C. Through both formal and informal sessions, students meet with alumni practitioners, attend networking sessions, and build a U.S. and global network of professional relationships.
The Buergenthal Inn of Court is the most comprehensive professional development program of its kind.
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We offer practical opportunities to expand your expertise. Internships For LLM Students Our students benefit from GW Law’s proximity to the institutions that surround our campus. GW is located in the heart of D.C., across the street from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, two blocks from Big Law on K Street, and three blocks from the State Department. We are a short Metro ride away from the Supreme Court, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Environmental Protection Agency, and a host of nongovernmental and policy agencies. That proximity, along with the established networks of our faculty, staff, and alumni, offers students yearlong access to internship opportunities. In addition to gaining practical skills, students may be able to earn credit for qualifying internships through GW Law’s Field Placement Program.
SAMPLE OF RECENT LLM INTERNSHIP LOCATIONS:
• American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative • World Bank Global Forum on Law, Justice, and Development • Law Library of Congress • World Bank Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
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THE STUDY OF LAW
A Wealth of Program Offerings GW Law features a robust selection of 10 specialized LLM degree programs, along with a general LLM for students who may wish to concentrate on one or more areas, such as constitutional law, criminal law, labor law, corporate law, or health care law. In addition, we offer an SJD program for advanced research, as well as a Master of Studies in Law degree in various concentrations for non-lawyers. Our classes are open to both JD and LLM students, allowing a range of experience, perspective, and outlook that enriches the classroom experience for all. The core courses for each program are listed below. In addition, you can select related courses from among our 275 elective course offerings. GENERAL LLM
Choose from our extensive catalog of courses to tailor an LLM in either (1) the regular track or (2) the practical track that focuses on areas such as: Antitrust Law Criminal Law Cybersecurity Law Healthcare Law Labor and Employment Law BUSINESS AND FINANCE LAW Admiralty Advanced Antitrust Law Seminar Advanced International Trade Law Anti-Corruption and Compliance Antitrust Law Banking Law Business Bankruptcy and Reorganization Business Planning Chinese Business Law Commercial Paper—Payment Systems Consumer Protection Law Corporate Finance Corporate Taxation Corporation Law Seminar Corporations Creditors’ Rights and Debtors’ Protection Employee Benefit Plans Energy Law Seminar Environmental Issues in Business Transactions Entertainment Law Federal Income Taxation 12 GW LAW | www.law.gwu.edu
Graduate Clinical Studies Graduate Independent Legal Writing Insurance International Arbitration International Banking and Investment Law International Business Transactions International Business Transactions Seminar International Commercial Law International Finance International Investment Law and Arbitration International Money Laundering, Corruption, and Terrorism International Negotiations International Project Finance International Taxation International Trade Law Introduction to Transactional Islamic Law Land Use Law Law and Accounting Law and Economics Law of Real Estate Financing Law of the European Union Legal Drafting (Mergers and Acquisitions) Legal Drafting (Transactional Mergers and Acquisitions) Modern Real Estate Transactions Negotiations Nonprofit Organizations: Law and Taxation Partnership and LLC Taxation Public Law Seminar Regulated Industries
Regulation of Derivatives Regulation of Mutual Funds and Investment Advisers Secured Transactions Securities Law Seminar Securities Regulation Selected Topics in Advanced Antitrust Law Selected Topics in Banking Law Selected Topics in Corporate Law Selected Topics in Public Law Selected Topics in Securities Law Selected Topics in Tax Policy Law Small Business and Community Economic Development Clinic Sports and the Law State and Local Taxation Tax Policy Seminar Thesis Trade and Sustainable Development Unincorporated Business Organization and Agency Law U.S. Export Control and Economic Sanctions White Collar Crime Courses Related to Business and Finance Law: Administrative Law Environmental Law Formation of Government Contracts International Dispute Resolution International Organizations Law of the Sea Legislation Legislative Analysis and Drafting Local Government Law Patent Law Performance of Government Contracts Space Law ENERGY LAW AND SUSTAINABILITY Air Pollution Control Atomic Energy Law Climate Change Law and Justice Coastal, Navigation, and Wetlands Resource Law Control of Solid and Hazardous Wastes (RCRA & CERCLA)
Energy, Climate, and Derivatives Energy Law and Regulation Energy Law Seminar Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Law Environmental Negotiations Federal Facilities: Environmental Law Issues Graduate Independent Legal Writing International Project Finance The Law of Emergencies: Natural Disasters, Climate Crises, Pandemics, and Beyond Natural Resources Law Oil and Gas Law Regulated Industries Selected Topics in Energy Law Selected Topics in Environmental Law Sustainable Communities Law and Policy Seminar Thesis Water Pollution Control Wildlife and Ecosystems Law Courses Related to Energy Law and Sustainability: Administrative Law Admiralty Food and Drug Law Formation of Government Contracts Genetics and the Law International Dispute Resolution Legislative Analysis and Drafting Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Performance of Government Contracts ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Advanced International Trade Law Air Pollution Control Animal Law Seminar Climate Change Law and Justice Comparative Law Control of Solid and Hazardous Wastes (RCRA & CERCLA) Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Law Environmental Law Seminar www.law.gwu.edu | GW LAW 13
THE STUDY OF LAW Human Rights and Environmental Protection International Business Transactions International Environmental Law International Law International Law of Human Rights International Organizations International Trade Law Law of the Sea Regional Protection of Human Rights Selected Topics in Environmental Law Thesis Trade and Sustainable Development Water Pollution Control Wildlife and Ecosystems Law Courses Related to Environmental Law: Administrative Law Admiralty Food and Drug Law Formation of Government Contracts Genetics and the Law International Dispute Resolution Legislative Analysis and Drafting Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Performance of Government Contracts GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT LAW Acquisition Policymaking Anti-Corruption and Compliance Bid Protests Comparative Public Procurement Federal Appropriations Federal Grants Law Foreign Government Contracting Formation of Government Contracts Government Contracts Government Contracts Claims Government Contracts Cost and Pricing Government Contracts Moot Court Government Contracts Negotiations Government Contracts Overview Government Contracts Seminar Government Procurement of Intellectual Property Graduate Government Contracts Placement Performance of Government Contracts Procurement in International Development Procurement Reform Selected Topics in Government Contracts: Defense Acquisition Systems Selected Topics in Government Contracts: Government Procurement of Technology Selected Topics in Government Contracts: Internal Investigations State and Local Procurement Suspension and Debarment State and Local Procurement Suspension and Debarment Thesis
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Courses Related to Government Procurement Law: Administrative Law Antitrust Law Cybersecurity Law and Policy Employment Discrimination Law Environmental Law Federal Courts Government Lawyering Health Law and Policy International Business Transactions International Commercial Law International Money Laundering, Corruption, and Terrorism Labor Law Law and Accounting Legislation Legislative Analysis and Drafting Local Government Law Patent Law Public Law Seminar Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Negotiation and Conflict Management Systems Design GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Air Pollution Control Coastal, Navigation, and Wetlands Resource Law Comparative Public Procurement Control of Solid and Hazardous Wastes (RCRA & CERCLA) Energy Law and Regulation Environmental Impact Statement Environmental and Toxic Torts Formation of Government Contracts Government Contracts Cost and Pricing Government Contracts Overview Graduate Independent Legal Writing Natural Resources Law Performance of Government Contracts Procurement in International Development Thesis Trade and Sustainable Development Water Pollution Control Wildlife and Ecosystems Law For related courses, please see the Law School Bulletin. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW Advanced Trademark Law Art, Cultural Heritage, and the Law Seminar Chemical and Biotech Patent Law Computer Law Copyright Law Design Law Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in the U.S. International Trade Commission Entertainment Law The Federal Circuit Government Procurement of Intellectual Property Seminar Information Privacy Law Intellectual Property Antitrust Seminar
Intellectual Property Law Seminar Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic International and Comparative Patent Law International Copyright Law International Intellectual Property Law Internet Law Law in Cyberspace Legal Drafting (IP) Licensing of Intellectual Property Rights Patent Appellate Practice Patent Enforcement Patent Law Patent Strategies and Practice Selected Topics in Intellectual Property Law Sports and the Law Trade Secrets Law Thesis Trademark Law and Unfair Competition USPTO Post-Grant Patent Proceedings Courses Related to Intellectual Property Law: Antitrust Law Formation of Government Contracts Genetics and the Law Law and Medicine Telecommunications Law INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW (Includes regular and practical tracks, plus concentrations in (1) International Human Rights and (2) International Arbitration, Mediation, and Dispute Resolution) Advanced International Trade Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Arbitration Chinese Business Law Chinese Law and Legal Institutions Civil and Human Rights Clinic Commercial Arbitration Comparative Constitutional Law Comparative Law Comparative Law Seminar Comparative Public Procurement Conflict of Laws Constitutional Law II Contracts Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in the U.S. International Trade Commission Field Placement Graduate Clinical Studies Human Rights and Environmental Protection Human Rights Lawyering Human Trafficking Law Immigration Clinic Immigration Criminal Enforcement Immigration Law I Immigration Law II Individual and Group Rights International and Comparative Patent Law International Arbitration International Arbitration in Latin America
International Banking and Investment Law International Business Transactions International Business Transactions Seminar International Climate Change Law International Commercial Law International Copyright Law International Criminal Law International Dispute Resolution International Environmental Law International Family Law International Finance International Human Rights of Women International Intellectual Property International Investment Law and Arbitration International Law International Law of Human Rights International Litigation International Money Laundering, Corruption, and Terrorism International Negotiations International Organizations International Project Finance International Taxation International Trade Law International Women’s Rights Lawyering Practicum Introduction to Transactional Islamic Law Islamic Law Law of the European Union Law of the Sea Law of War Mediation Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Nation Building and the Rule of Law Procurement in International Development Public International Law Seminar Refugee and Asylum Law Regional Protection of Human Rights Selected Topics in Public International Law Space Law Thesis Trade and Sustainable Development U.S. Export Control and Economic Sanctions U.S. Foreign Relations Law Courses from GW–Oxford Summer Program in International Human Rights Law: Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights—Law and Practice Freedom of Expression in a Digital Age Fundamentals of International Human Rights Law Gender, Sexuality, and International Human Rights Law Human Rights Advocacy and Dissemination Human Rights in a Digital Age Human Rights Lawyering Human Rights in the Marketplace Human Rights and Military Responses to Terrorism International Human Rights and Refugee Law International Law of Human Rights www.law.gwu.edu | GW LAW 15
THE STUDY OF LAW War, Peace, and Human Rights For related courses, please see the Law School Bulletin. NATIONAL SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY LAW Anti-Corruption and Compliance Artificial Intelligence Law and Policy Aviation Law and National Security Blockchain: Law, Policy, and Cybersecurity Congressional Investigations Constitutional Law Seminar: Cyber, Privacy, and Speech Consumer Privacy and Data Protection: Regulatory Approaches Counterintelligence Law and Policy Counterterrorism Law Crisis and Legal Controversy in the CIA Cybersecurity Law Crisis Challenges: Protecting Critical Infrastructure, Risk Management, and Incident Response Cybersecurity Law and Policy Cybersecurity Law and Technology Disinformation, National Security, and Cybersecurity: Overview and Legal Approaches Domestic Terrorism Field Placement (National Security Law Fellow) Foreign Direct Investment Law: The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. and National Security Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Global Privacy Law and Conflict Seminar Graduate Clinical Studies Homeland Security Law and Policy Human Trafficking Law Immigration Criminal Enforcement Immigration Law I Information Privacy Law Intelligence Law Internal Investigations, Modern Politics, and the Office of the Inspector General International Criminal Law International Law International Law of Human Rights International Money Laundering, Corruption, and Terrorism Internet Law Law in Cyberspace The Law of Emergencies: Natural Disasters, Climate Crises, Pandemics, and Beyond Law of Separation of Powers Law of the Sea Legal Drafting (National Security) Law of War Legislation Legislative Analysis and Drafting Military Justice Nation Building and the Rule of Law National Security Law National Security Law Seminar Nuclear Nonproliferation Law and Policy Problems Trying Terrorists in Article III Courts 16 GW LAW | www.law.gwu.edu
Professional Responsibility and Ethics (National Security) Public Law Seminar (Telecommunication and Technology) Reading Group (Blockchain Law and Policy) Refugee and Asylum Law Role of the Federal Prosecutor Selected Topics in Cybersecurity Law Selected Topics in Government Contracts (Government Procurement of Technology) Selected Topics in National Security Law Space Law Technology Foundations for Cybersecurity Telecommunications Law Thesis Transnational Security U.S. Export Control and Economic Sanctions U.S. Foreign Relations Law Veterans Advocacy Veterans Law NATIONAL SECURITY AND U.S. FOREIGN RELATIONS LAW Anti-Corruption and Compliance Artificial Intelligence Law and Policy Aviation Law and National Security Blockchain: Law, Policy, and Cybersecurity Comparative Military Law Computer Crime Congressional Investigations Counterintelligence Law and Policy Counterterrorism Law Crisis and Legal Controversy in the CIA Cybersecurity Law Crisis Challenges: Protecting Critical Infrastructure, Risk Management, and Incident Response Cybersecurity Law and Policy Cybersecurity Law and Technology Disinformation, National Security, and Cybersecurity: Overview and Legal Approaches Domestic Terrorism Field Placement (National Security Law Fellow) Global Privacy Law and Conflict Seminar Graduate Clinical Studies Foreign Access to U.S. Technology Foreign Direct Investment Law: The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. and National Security Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Homeland Security Law and Policy Human Trafficking Law Immigration Criminal Enforcement Immigration Law Information Privacy Law Intelligence Law International Criminal Law International Law International Law of Human Rights
Internal Investigations, Modern Politics, and the Office of the Inspector General International Money Laundering, Corruption, and Terrorism The Law of Emergencies: Natural Disasters, Climate Crises, Pandemics, and Beyond Law of Separation of Powers Law of the Sea Law of War Legal Drafting (National Security) Legislation Legislative Analysis and Drafting Litigation with the Federal Government Military Justice Nation Building and the Rule of Law National Security Law National Security Law Seminar Nuclear Nonproliferation Law and Policy Problems Trying Terrorists in Article III Courts Professional Responsibility and Ethics (National Security) Reading Group (Disinformation and National Security) Refugee and Asylum Law Role of the Federal Prosecutor Selected Topics in Cybersecurity Law Selected Topics in National Security Law Selected Topics in Public International Law Space Law Technology Foundations for Cybersecurity Thesis Transnational Security U.S. Export Control and Economic Sanctions U.S. Foreign Relations Law Veterans Advocacy Veterans Law
Constitutional Law Seminar (Cyber, Privacy and Speech) Consumer Privacy and Regulatory Protection: Regulatory Approaches Consumer Protection Law Criminal Law and Procedure Seminar (Privacy, Policing, and Surveillance) Cybersecurity Law Crisis Challenges (Protecting Critical Infrastructure, Risk Management, and Incident Response) Cybersecurity Law and Policy Cybersecurity Law Seminar Cybersecurity Law and Technology Genetics and the Law Global Privacy Law and Conflict Seminar Health Law and Policy Seminar (Assisted Reproductive Technologies) Information Privacy Law Internet Law Reading Group (AI Manipulation and the Law) Securities Law Seminar (Fintech Law and Policy) Selected Topics in Criminal Law and Procedure (Forensic Evidence and Technology in Criminal Cases) Selected Topics in Cybersecurity Law Selected Topics in Technology Law (Frontiers and Flashpoints in Law and Tech) Selected Topics in Technology Law (Law in the Algorithmic Society) Technology Foundations for Cybersecurity Technology Law Seminar Telecommunications Law
For related courses, please see the Law School Bulletin.
ADVANCED DEGREE Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)
PRIVACY, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY LAW Artificial Intelligence Law and Policy Blockchain: Law, Policy, and Cybersecurity Computer Crime
* Courses are typically offered at least once per year. Some courses are offered in multiple program areas and therefore may appear more than once in the lists above. Course listing based on 2026-27 Law School Bulletin.
Special Program GW–Oxford Summer Program in International Human Rights Law (see course listings under International and Comparative Law above)
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LAUNCH YOUR CAREER/ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
We support your career advancement A dedicated LLM Career Counselor works closely with each student to help them develop an individual plan for their next steps. In addition, the counselor assists in hosting professional development events for LLM students, including networking receptions with practitioners and alumni, career counseling, mock interviews, and resume workshops. With one of the largest legal career counseling teams in the country, GW Law is dedicated to helping LLM students develop a personalized career path in today’s competitive job market, whether it be for an internship during the academic year or for full-time employment upon completion of their LLM. Each year, GW Law participates in the International Student Interview Program held in New York. The counselor also can assist international students in career planning, whether the student plans to remain in the United States to gain practical training before returning to their home country or plans to sit for a U.S. bar exam.
Our alumni practice law throughout the United States and in more than 40 countries around the world.
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A dedicated Career Counselor and Bar Advisor serves both U.S. and international LLM students, with the support of one of the largest career counseling teams in the country.
A SAMPLE OF LLM GRADS EMPLOYMENT:
• Accenture • Amazon Web Services • Blank Rome LLP • Council on American-Islamic Relations • Derains & Gharavi (Paris, France) • International Monetary Fund • J.P. Morgan Chase • Licks Attorneys (Brazil) • Oniverse (Milan, Italy) • Save the Children • Squire Patton Boggs (London, UK) • U.S. Air Force • U.S. Bankruptcy Court • U.S. Copyright Office
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GW LAW AND THE CITY
A Front-Row Seat To History The Nation’s Capital The movers and shakers in the world of law and policy all have ties to D.C. Many of them teach at GW Law; others come to visit. Each year, our students are enriched by networking opportunities provided by more than 400 on-campus events featuring high-level officials and practitioners. In addition, GW Law hosts major conferences and symposia throughout the year. For example, the law school hosts the State Department’s Public International Advisory Committee meetings, which are open to the public. In addition, we host conferences on international arbitration and on anti-corruption and anti-terrorism, along with annual events such as the Shapiro Conference on environmental law, the Manuel F. Cohen Lecture given by notable figures in business and finance law, the annual intellectual property symposium, and the Global Internet Freedom Project featuring speakers on the intersection of internet freedom and human rights.
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Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew and retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
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GW LAW AND THE CITY
A City of Surprises Washington, D.C. Another advantage of attending GW Law is participating in the life of the city. D.C. is a vibrant, multinational city of diverse treasures. The resonance of its history is everywhere. Our students frequently tell stories of walking near campus and doing a double-take as they spot the edge of the Lincoln Memorial or the top of the Washington Monument. Such extraordinary, everyday moments. D.C. is full of those moments. It offers a blend of American history, international flavor, and cultural activity that few cities can match, and it has been called the most livable city on the East Coast. Each neighborhood has a unique character, and few cities can match D.C.’s urban energy or its highly educated and multinational population. As with any great city, D.C. is home to world-class museums, as well as bookstores, theaters and concert halls, seasonal festivals, professional sports teams, coffee bars, and an eclectic mix of restaurants.
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GW Law students can easily access almost any part of the D.C. metro area using Metrorail and Metrobus. From the Foggy Bottom-GWU stop, located right on campus, students can arrive within minutes at internships on Capitol Hill, a baseball game at Nationals Park, or an exhibit at the National Gallery. The D.C. metropolitan area can be a great place for raising a family as well. In addition to numerous strong public school systems, there is a wide variety of kid-friendly activities (many of them free).
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The law school is housed in a nine-building complex on GW’s Foggy Bottom campus. The complex features modern classrooms, three fully equipped moot court rooms, multiple student lounges and conference rooms, and WiFi access throughout.
1 THE WHITE HOUSE Four blocks from GW Law, the White House— seat of the nation’s executive branch—and nearby Executive Office Building provide several field placement opportunities in fields such as constitutional law and administrative law.
2 WORLD BANK Through its work helping fund improvements in developing countries, the World Bank—only a block from GW Law—is a valuable resource for students interested in international law and finance law.
3 INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) Located right across the street from the law school, the IMF oversees the global financial system and gives students the chance to observe international law and finance law in action.
4 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE The executive branch’s agency of foreign affairs, the State Department is a Foggy Bottom landmark three blocks from GW Law. It provides students with a firsthand look at international law at the highest level.
5 U.S. COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS/U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT Five blocks from the law school, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims hears claims made against the U.S. government. At the same location, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has nationwide jurisdiction in a number of subject areas. GW Law students can find clerkships with judges in both courts.
6 ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES Made up of 35 nations in North and South America, the OAS works to preserve peace and further development on both continents. GW Law students can find placements in fields as varied as trade law and drug law.
7 KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS As the nation’s official center for performing arts, the Kennedy Center hosts a variety of cultural events and is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington Ballet, and the Washington National Opera.
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15 U.S. SUPREME COURT The highest court in the land is an ideal venue for students to observe high-profile legal proceedings, as well as pursue clerkships and field placements. During the past decade, seven GW Law grads have gone on to clerk for Supreme Court justices. The court is accessible by Metro.
9 WASHINGTON MONUMENT 10 JEFFERSON MEMORIAL These three monuments to American presidents are some of the most recognizable landmarks in D.C. All are within walking distance of the law school.
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GW Law students frequently find field placements at the government’s legal headquarters, working in fields ranging from counterterrorism to intellectual property litigation. The Justice Department is a short Metro ride from the law school.
The famed Smithsonian “Castle” is the headquarters of the institution, which oversees 17 Washington museums, including the National Air and Space Museum and the National Portrait Gallery.
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Students interested in environmental law can find field placements at this federal agency charged with protecting human health and the environment. The EPA’s headquarters are a short Metro ride from GW Law.
The federal trials court for Washington, D.C., offers clerkship opportunities in the chambers of its judges. The district court is Metroaccessible from GW Law.
18 U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE 13 U.S. CAPITOL AND CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES Recent field placements on Capitol Hill have included the Senate Health, Education, and Pensions Committee; the Senate Judiciary Committee; and the House Republican Judiciary Committee. The Hill is easily accessible from GW Law by Metro.
14 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS With the world’s largest collection of legal materials, the Library of Congress is an excellent research resource for law students in all areas of specialization.
This Alexandria, Virginia, office is a center of the intellectual property law community. Recent GW Law students have been placed in the Office of the Commissioner. The Patent and Trademark Office is easily reached by Metro and is a 20-minute drive from the law school.
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
DEADLINES LLM Applicants Application opens: September 1 Spring admission: November 15 Fall admission Binding Early Decision: February 1 Fall admission Binding Presidential ($50,000 annual scholarship): February 1 Fall admission priority consideration; March 1 Fall admission final deadline: May 1 Applications will be accepted starting on September 1 and decisions will be made on a rolling admissions process.
SJD Applicants Application period opens: September 1 Application deadline: March 1 (fall entry only) The law school admits a very limited number of candidates for the SJD degree starting in the fall. This is a highly specialized, researchoriented program and is open only to individuals with outstanding academic qualifications and demonstrated research interests in their field of study.
For this admissions cycle, the $80 application fee has been waived for first time applicants.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE All applicants will be automatically considered for merit and other scholarships, as appropriate, at the time of application. There is no separate scholarship application. GW Law welcomes veterans and participates in the Veterans Administration’s Yellow Ribbon Program.
The George Washington University does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on any basis prohibited by federal law, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, or other applicable law, including without limitation, race, color, religion, sex, national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics), age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the university, including admission to education programs and employment.
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ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
WAYS TO APPLY Regular Admission Process The fall application deadline is March 1 for those seeking admission through the regular process. Regular admission decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Binding Early Decision Process The Binding Early Decision Program is designed for applicants who have researched their law school choices and are certain that GW Law is their top choice. This program allows applicants a means of expressing to the Admissions Committee their commitment to attend GW Law if admitted. Early Decision applicants are given priority review. Binding Presidential Merit Scholarship Program ($50,000 annual scholarship) The Binding Presidential Merit Scholarship Program is designed for applicants who have researched their law school choices and are certain that GW Law is their top choice. Unlike the Binding Early Decision Program, applicants admitted through the highly selective Presidential Merit Scholarship process will be awarded a $50,000 scholarship.
CONTACT US Office of Admissions and Financial Aid The George Washington University Law School 700 20th Street, NW, Lower Level Washington, D.C. 20052 202.994.7230 Fax: 202.994.3597 LLM applicants: llmadmissions@law.gwu.edu SJD applicants: admissions@law.gwu.edu
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL Office of Admissions and Financial Aid 700 20th Street, NW, Lower Level Washington, D.C. 20052 202.994.7230 admissions@law.gwu.edu
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