GW Law

Established in 1865, The George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in the District of Columbia. Located just blocks from the White House in the historic area known as Foggy Bottom, GW offers a special perspective on the study of law. Its history of academic excellence, significant contributions to legal scholarship, and outstanding record of service to the community have earned GW a position of local, national, and international prominence. Its talented student body is one of the most diverse of any national law school, and its students graduate to become leaders in all areas of practice. While GW has long been recognized as a leader in fields including intellectual property law, international law, environmental law, government procurement, and clinical education, all of the Law School’s academic programs reflect the demands of a changing profession and the global nature of society and the law.