Sen. Mazie Hirono, L’78, Shares Life Lessons With Graduating Class
April 27, 2023 Campus News Clinics Congress Impacting Change Our Alumni“One person can make a difference.”
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Orientation 2024: 1,000+ New ‘Hoya Lawyas’ Begin Their Georgetown Law Journey
The best part of law school orientation? For Alex Michie, it was as simple as waiting for the bus, where he met new classmates who were also headed across town to Georgetown University’s Hilltop campus for the annual Faculty Moot Court.
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Alumnae Gather for 2023 Georgetown Law Women’s Forum
April 3, 2023 Civil Rights & Antidiscrimination Faculty Feminism & Gender Studies Our AlumniA favorite Georgetown Law alumnae event, the Women’s Forum, returned to campus this spring for the first time since 2020.
Georgetown Law Launches New Congressional Fellowship for Recent Graduates
March 29, 2023 Campus News Congress Impacting Change Our Alumni Public Interest & Community ServiceAs part of its continuing efforts to support graduates seeking careers in public service, Georgetown Law this spring launched a new Capitol Hill Fellowship Program for recent graduates who find positions in Congressional offices.
In Memoriam: Simone Woung, L’97
March 18, 2023 Campus News Our AlumniSimone Woung, L’97, Georgetown Law Assistant Dean and Registrar, passed away on March 17 after a brief illness.
ACLU President Challenges Law School Clinics to Push for Systemic Change and Racial Justice
March 13, 2023 Campus News Civil Rights & Antidiscrimination Clinics Faculty Impacting Change Our Alumni Public Interest & Community Service Race & LawSome ninety professors, activists, students, lawyers and other stakeholders from across the country gathered at Georgetown Law March 3 for a day-long symposium titled “Promoting Justice: Advancing Racial Equity through Student Practice in Legal Clinics…
In ‘Week One’ Experiential Classes, Students Get to Ask the Questions
January 25, 2023 Campus News Our AlumniThe first year of law school is famously dedicated to mastering legal doctrine and distinguishing fact patterns in casebooks – from contracts to torts to civil procedure. While the work is foundational, it’s still a few degrees of separation from real-world law. But at Georgetown Law, every January, 1L students have the chance to spend a few days getting a sneak peek at law as it’s actually practiced.
In Law and in Art, LeRoi Johnson (L’74) is ‘Living in Color’
January 10, 2023 Our AlumniThough he’s been a practicing lawyer ever since his graduation from Georgetown Law nearly 50 years ago, painting has been a lifelong passion for LeRoi C. Johnson (L’74). He started creating art when he was five years old, began painting in high school and has continued ever since.
Georgetown Law’s Fall Reunion 2022: Reminiscing and Reconnecting
October 20, 2022 Campus News Our AlumniThis month, Georgetown Law held its first fall reunion since 2019, and some 1500 alumni and guests returned to take part.
Georgetown Law Welcomes Nine New Faculty Members
August 26, 2022 Campus News Faculty Our AlumniAt the start of the 2022-3 academic year, we are pleased to introduce the newest members of our faculty.
Georgetown Law ‘20 and ‘21 Grads Return to Celebrate
June 10, 2022 Campus News Our AlumniFor the two recent Georgetown Law classes whose graduations were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the “Celebration Weekend” held in early June wasn’t a substitute commencement, nor was it an out-of-sync reunion. It was a welcome chance to revisit campus, reminisce about the not-so-old days – and, of course, raise a glass with good friends.