DC & GW Law

• The university is the largest institution of higher education in Washington, DC
• Centrally located within close proximity to the World Bank, Capitol Hill, K Street law firms, both federal and local courts, and significant international organizations
• Part of a vibrant, culturally diverse city

With a history of more than 150 years in the heart of Washington, DC, GW Law is inextricably linked to the life of its surrounding community. GW Law’s campus in the center of Washington, DC, gives students access to externship and employment opportunities at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund—which are directly across the street from the law school—as well as nearby federal and local courts, and countless nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations. GW Law students have unmatched opportunities to learn from expert faculty and distinguished visitors.

GW’s location also offers a great community in which to live. Our neighborhood, Foggy Bottom, offers abundant housing options and convenient transportation for travel throughout the metropolitan DC region. Our students find ample opportunity to enjoy the culturally diverse, sophisticated city that is DC. From its vibrant cultural life, to its exciting nightlife and wide range of cuisines in top-notch restaurants throughout the city, DC has all the appeal and charm of any world-class city. It also offers a safe, family-friendly environment, with many free or low-cost activities for families, including the National Zoo and the Smithsonian museums. Often called the most livable city on the East Coast, the city also features many parks and planned green spaces for recreation and enjoyment.