The “Business of Government”

GW Law is the academic birthplace of the study of government procurement law – the law governing “the business of government.” We are the world’s preeminent government contracts law program, educating successful government procurement lawyers and professionals for over 60 years.

Welcome to our Neighborhood

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., our proximity to the hub of government procurement law and policy provides our students with unparalleled opportunities to gain practical knowledge and experience while obtaining their degree. Whether it is an externship with a federal agency or the World Bank, arguing a moot court case before federal judges, or negotiating a contract in an experiential course, our practice-based offerings prepare students for the demands of a complex procurement law practice.

A Global Government Procurement Community

We have a vast and dedicated alumni base comprised of  leaders in the government procurement bar. The program also enjoys strong ties to policy-makers, regulators, industry leaders, and scholars around the world. We offer an unmatched variety of degrees and opportunities in the government procurement field, providing our graduates with the knowledge, connections and opportunities to become future leaders and policy-makers in the acquisition community domestically and abroad.