George Washington University Law School

George Washington University Law School is the law school of the George Washington University in Washington, DC, and one of the university’s professional schools. Founded in 1865, it operates in the nation’s capital and uses that setting as a core part of its academic and professional identity. The school offers the Juris Doctor as its primary first professional degree and also maintains graduate law study through LL.M. and S.J.D. programs. Its curriculum includes nationally recognized strength in intellectual property law, and it houses specialized centers and initiatives tied to areas such as government procurement law, international and comparative law, and public interest and public service. The law school serves JD students, international lawyers pursuing advanced degrees, and legal scholars, while also connecting students to the federal courts, agencies, nonprofits, and law firms concentrated in Washington. Experiential education is a major part of its work. Students can participate in clinics, externships, moot court, and skills-based courses that place legal training in direct contact with clients, institutions, and policy settings. The school also supports career development and bar preparation as part of its professional training mission. George Washington University Law School is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Its location near the White House, Congress, federal departments, and international organizations shapes both classroom study and employment pathways. That combination of long institutional history, Washington-based access, and specialized legal study defines the school’s role within American legal education.