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Graduate Legal Education
GW Law’s graduate programs combine exceptional teaching, innovative programming, and a diverse student body to offer you a world-class education in the heart of the nation’s capital.
Enhance Your Career, Expand Your Professional Network with an LLM from the George Washington University Law School
Flexibility for the Working Professional
Earn your LLM through full-time or part-time study, with most courses available in the evening. Online courses enhance flexibility in most of our degree programs, and the Government Procurement Law and National Security and Cybersecurity Law programs are available fully online.
Theory Combined with Practical Experience
Our programs combine traditionally taught courses with seminars, externships, and skills training for a holistic approach to legal education. Both U.S.- and non-U.S. law school graduates take virtually the same academic courses, providing an atmosphere of diverse experience and interchange within the classroom.
Access to World-Renowned Faculty—and Their Networks
Our accomplished faculty members are among the most frequently cited and sought-after legal scholars in the nation. As both dedicated scholars and respected practitioners, our faculty bring their world-class expertise and professional connections into the classroom.
The Advantage of Our Washington, DC Location—In Person and Online
Within steps of the law school is the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, the U.S. Department of State, federal courts, Big Law, and nongovernmental agencies. GW Law students interact with professionals at these dynamic organizations by holding externships, attending lectures, and enjoying mentorship opportunities.
Program and Specializations Available
- Business and Finance Law
- Energy and Environmental Law
- Environmental Law
- International Environmental Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- International and Comparative Law
- Government Procurement Law (Available in-person and online)
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