@GeorgetownLaw

The official Twitter page of Georgetown University Law Center. "Law is but the means, justice is the end."

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Congrats to Prof. Kevin Arlyck on winning the American Historical Association’s Littleton-Griswold Prize, the top book prize for legal history! Read our Q&A on his book The Nation at Sea: bit.ly/4cBVAv4
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Georgetown Law unveiled the official portrait of Dean Emeritus William M. Treanor this week, joining the tradition of portraits of former deans outside the Office of the Dean. Congratulations, Dean Treanor!
President Eduardo M. Peñalver, Dean M. Elizabeth Magill and Dean Emeritus William M. Treanor stand on stage beside Treanor’s framed portrait on an easel. A screen behind them reads “Portrait Unveiling for William M. Treanor.”

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Congratulations to Professor @steve_vladeck! He's now the inaugural holder of the National Institute of Military Justice's Professor Edmund Morgan Chair, honoring his contributions to military justice scholarship and litigation.
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Georgetown Law welcomed new students for orientation earlier this month: more than 600 J.D.s from 49 states and 20 countries, and 275 LL.M.s from more than 43 countries around the world. Full orientation recap 👉 bit.ly/4x3VQK6

Orientation 2026: Georgetown Law Welcomes 900+ ‘Hoya Lawyas’ to Campus

Some 600 new J.D. students and 275 LL.M. students began their Georgetown Law journeys August 18 at Orientation, which offered welcome activities, classroom introductions, city tours and social...

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The long-awaited day has arrived! More than 1,000 new J.D., transfer, and LL.M. students join returning Hoyas as classes begin at Georgetown Law. Hoya Saxa! 🏛️
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On Aug. 6, a Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt and refer him for prosecution. Professor @LawrenceGostin says it's legally flawed: his pardon didn't cover state charges, and referrals require a full Senate vote: bit.ly/4bxhaQm @medpagetoday

Opinion | Seeking to Prosecute Fauci Is Disgraceful

The Senate committee's actions are legally flawed and set a dangerous precedent

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OPINION | In May, Beijing ordered firms to defy U.S. oil sanctions. Professor @MarkZJia says it's part of a decade-long push for Chinese "legal power," and argues the bigger risk is how the U.S. is eroding its own. His take in @ForeignAffairs: bit.ly/4g3I5of

China’s Legal Weapon

Beijing’s quest to challenge America’s legal hegemony.

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On Aug. 1, M. Elizabeth “Liz” Magill became Dean of Georgetown Law and Executive Vice President of @Georgetown University. Learn more about Dean Magill and watch her welcome message to the Law Center community: bit.ly/4h43sIb
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Top legal advocates, scholars and journalists gathered at Georgetown Law this month to unpack the Supreme Court's 2025-26 term: voting rights, birthright citizenship, presidential power and more. bit.ly/4wgoQhU #SCOTUS

Georgetown Law and O’Neill Institute Host Third Annual “Supreme Court Term in Review”

Top legal advocates, scholars and journalists convened at Georgetown Law July 1 to analyze the Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term and the far-reaching impact of decisions on voting rights, birthright...

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Georgetown Law alumnus and leading D.C. antitrust attorney John DeQ. Briggs, L'72, has made a gift to establish the John DeQ. Briggs Endowed Professorship in Antitrust Law, strengthening the Law Center's antitrust program. Learn more: bit.ly/4aUC0bX

John DeQ. Briggs, L’72, Makes Gift to Endow Antitrust Professorship

A leading Washington, D.C. antitrust attorney and alumnus has made a gift to Georgetown Law to fund an endowed professorship in antitrust law.

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Happy Fourth of July from Georgetown Law! As America marks its 250th birthday, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday.
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Wishing all of our Hoyas a happy and safe Fourth of July! 🎆 This year, in celebration of America's 250th, Georgetown will be ringing the bells of Healy Hall 13 times, in honor of the original 13 colonies, at 2:50 p.m.
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Georgetown Law Dean Emeritus William Treanor appears in The American Experiment, a new @Netflix documentary series on the origins of American democracy, just in time for the nation's 250th anniversary. Streaming now: bit.ly/4g0gPIV
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What I'm Working On: Hear from @shbarclay of @GUConstitution on her surprising find in Justice O'Connor's private papers, her forthcoming book and her next project: AI and the First Amendment. bit.ly/4aYinQ6

What I’m Working On: Professor Stephanie Barclay on Constitutional Rights and Democratic Governance

For constitutional law scholar and Anne Fleming Research Professor Stephanie Barclay, constitutional rights are at the heart of the tension between judicial power and democratic governance.

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Former NFL running back Ken Jenkins helped expose "race norming" in the NFL Concussion Settlement. This spring, Georgetown Law students heard from Jenkins and the attorneys behind the $1.6 billion agreement through a first-of-its-kind practicum course. bit.ly/49QYFWd

Course Spotlight: Students Explore Legal, Ethical Complexities in NFL Concussion Settlement...

Since 2017, the landmark NFL Concussion Settlement has awarded more than $1.6 billion in compensation to former National Football League (NFL) players and their families for the effects of football...

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Faculty and alumni @GtownLawIIEL unpack what it's really like to teach, practice and advise clients when the rules of international trade are being rewritten in real time. Read more in the Spring 2026 Georgetown Law Magazine cover story: bit.ly/4ulLEem
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Georgetown joins the nation in celebrating Pride Month, honoring the legacies, accomplishments and contributions of our LGBTQIA+ community. bit.ly/4v6EpYE
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Four years ago the US, UK & EU established @ACAUkraine to advance accountability for crimes in the context of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine. ICJI @GeorgetownLaw is the Lead Coordinating Entity of ACA. law.georgetown.edu/icji/blog…
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A collection of photos from the 2026 Georgetown Law Commencement ceremony is live on our Facebook. Browse all the moments and tag yourself! 📸 See them here: bit.ly/3PwHYZ6
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More than 1,000 Georgetown Law graduates crossed the stage on Healy Lawn on Sunday. Featured speaker David Cole urged the Class of 2026 to fight for justice, stay open to opposing perspectives and choose action over cynicism. Read more: bit.ly/4uqnf8C #Hoyas2026

Commencement 2026: Georgetown Law Graduates Embrace Law as the ‘Means to Fight’ for Justice

More than 1,000 spring graduates — including some 688 J.D. candidates, 373 LL.M. and 5 S.J.D. candidates — gathered with family and friends to celebrate commencement on Georgetown University’s...

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Georgetown Law's Class of 2026 graduates today! 🎓 Ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m. EDT on Healy Lawn @Georgetown. Watch the livestream: youtube.com/@georgetownunive…
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