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The Georgetown University Law Center named Agnieszka Fryszman, a leading human rights lawyer, its 2025-26 Drinan Chair in Human Rights. (Georgetown University)

GU Law Center Names New Drinan Chair in Human Rights

By Emily Dabre, Graduate Desk Editor September 12, 2025

The Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) named a leading human rights lawyer as its 2025-26 Drinan Chair in Human Rights, the university announced Sept. 2.  Agnieszka Fryszman (LAW ’96) is the...

Daniel Schuker, economic and security expert has been named executive director of the Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) Institute of International Economic Law (IIEL).

GU Law Center Names New Executive Director of Institute of International Economic Law

By Emily Dabre, Graduate Desk Editor April 23, 2025

The Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) named a former U.S. security official and economic expert as the new executive director of its Institute of International Economic Law (IIEL) on April 11. Daniel...

After Student Backlash, GU Law Center Grants Pregnant Student Accommodations

After Student Backlash, GU Law Center Grants Pregnant Student Accommodations

By Evie Steele and Paulina Inglima November 22, 2024

After initially denying a pregnant student accommodation for her final exams and facing backlash from students, Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) reached an agreement with the student on her accommodations.  Brittany...

GU Law Center Celebrates Life, Legacy of Late Justice Ginsburg With Virtual Vigil

GU Law Center Celebrates Life, Legacy of Late Justice Ginsburg With Virtual Vigil

By Gabe Fleisher September 25, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg may have been a towering legal and cultural icon, but at Georgetown University, she was also admired as a frequent visitor and mentor to students — and as “Marty’s wife,” the...

GULC Considers Revising Free Speech Policy After Protests

GULC Considers Revising Free Speech Policy After Protests

By Hansen Lian January 31, 2020

The Georgetown University Law Center has reconvened its Speech and Expression Committee to consider changing school policy on inviting speakers and responding to disruptive protests after a law student-led...

GEORGETOWN LAW CENTER FACEBOOK PAGE | New York Solicitor General Barbara Underwood (LAW '69), who addressed graduates at commencement, shakes hands with Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia.

NY Solicitor General Urges Law Center Grads to Uplift Diversity

By Riley Rogerson May 26, 2019

New York Solicitor General Barbara Underwood (LAW ’69) challenged graduates to empower new and diverse perspectives in moving along their career paths at the Georgetown University Law Center commencement...

SHEEL PATEL/THE HOYA | The expansion of the Georgetown University Law Center in Capitol Hill was funded by the largest single donation to the Law Center.

Law Center Campus Expands Near Capitol Hill

By Riley Rogerson March 22, 2019

Georgetown University purchased a full block of property half a mile from the U.S. Capitol Building on March 18, less than two months after Johns Hopkins University acquired the Newseum Building a few...

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A mandate that all Georgetown University Law Center students download Exam4, an examination software, onto their personal computers, led to a backlash and student petition to halt the program.

Exam Software Sparks Law Center Student Backlash

By Walker Miller November 7, 2018

After the Georgetown University Law Center began mandating students to install an essay examination software, students launched a petition asking the university to halt the requirement, raising concerns...

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Christopher King, director of the health administration graduate program, drafted a proposoal for the new Institute for Racial Justice.

In a First, Georgetown Launches Racial Justice Institute

By Meena Morar September 28, 2018

Georgetown University is set to begin faculty recruitment to launch the Institute for Racial Justice, a multidisciplinary research and advocacy organization, as part of a series of commitments the university...

GULC The Georgetown University Law Center recieved its largest one-time donation in its history. It is meant to fund the Blume Public Leadership Institute, which will provide scholarships for students committed to public service.

Law Center Receives Donation

By Elizabeth Ash September 14, 2018

Ann and Bruce Blume (LAW ’80) donated $10 million to the Georgetown University Law Center, the largest-ever one-time donation to the Law Center, to create the Blume Public Leadership Institute. The...

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D - D.C.) urged Georgetown University Law Center graduates to use their knowledge to teach others the importance of freedom of speech in her commencement address Sunday afternoon.

Norton Calls Graduates to Defend First Amendment Rights in Law Center Commencement Address

By Madeline Charbonneau May 24, 2018

College students must be respectful of all viewpoints and allow others to speak, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) said in her commencement address to graduates of the Georgetown University Law Center...

GULC Institute Seeks to Block ‘Militia Activity’ at Charlottesville White Nationalists Rally

By Emma Kotfica February 9, 2018

The Georgetown University Law Center’s Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Prevention is seeking a court order to prevent militia-style displays of force at a second “Unite the Right” rally...

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