George Washington University Law School
The George Washington University Law School (GW Law) is the law school of George Washington University, in Washington, D.C. Established in 1865, GW Law is the oldest law school in the national capital. GW Law has 275 elective courses in business and finance law, environmental law, government procurement law, intellectual property law, international comparative law, litigation and dispute resolution, and national security and U.S. foreign relations law.
| George Washington University Law School | |
|---|---|
| Parent school | George Washington University |
| Established | 1865 |
| School type | Private |
| Parent endowment | $2.41 billion |
| Location | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Enrollment | 1,646 (2016) |
| Faculty | 371 (2016) |
| USNWR ranking | 41st (2024) |
| Bar pass rate | 97.19% |
| Website | law.gwu.edu |
GW Law has an alumni network that includes notable people within the fields of law and government, including the former U.S. Attorney General, the former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, foreign heads of state, judges of the International Court of Justice, ministers of foreign affairs, a Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, a Director of the CIA, members of U.S. Congress, U.S. State Governors, four Directors of the FBI, and numerous Federal judges.