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GW + DCGW Law students are active participants in the legal dialogues taking place every day in the nation’s capital. At the Law School,students are minutes away from the institutions that will help them hone their skills and influence the way law is practiced.1 The White HouseFour blocks from GW Law, theWhite House—seat of the nation’sexecutive branch—and nearbyExecutive Office Building provideseveral outplacement opportunitiesin fields such as constitutional lawand administrative law.2 World BankThrough its work helping fundimprovements in developingcountries, the World Bank—onlya block from GW Law—is a valuableresource for students interested ininternational law and finance law.3 International MonetaryFund (IMF)Located right across the street fromthe Law School, the IMF overseesthe global financial system and givesstudents the chance to observeinternational law and finance lawin action.4 Department of StateThe executive branch’s agency offoreign affairs, the State Departmentis a Foggy Bottom landmark threeblocks from GW Law. It providesstudents with a first-hand look atinternational law at the highest level.5 U.S. Court of Federal ClaimsU.S. Court of Appeals for theFederal CircuitFive blocks from the Law School,the U.S. Court of Federal Claimshears claims made against the U.S.government. At the same location,the U.S. Court of Appeals for theFederal Circuit has nationwidejurisdiction in a number of subjectareas. GW Law students can findclerkships with judges in both courts.6 Organization of American StatesMade up of 35 nations in Northand South America, the OAS worksto preserve peace and furtherdevelopment on both continents.GW Law students can find fieldplacements in fields as varied astrade law and drug law.7 Kennedy Center for thePerforming ArtsAs the nation’s official center forperforming arts, the Kennedy Centerhosts a variety of cultural events andis home to the National SymphonyOrchestra, the Washington Ballet,and the Washington National Opera.8 Lincoln Memorial9 Washington Monument10 Jefferson MemorialThese three monuments to Americanpresidents are some of the mostrecognizable landmarks in DC. Allare within walking distance of theLaw School.11 Smithsonian InstitutionThe famed Smithsonian “Castle”is the headquarters of the institution,which oversees 17 Washingtonmuseums, including the NationalAir and Space Museum and theNational Portrait Gallery.12 Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA)Students interested in environmentallaw can find field placementsat this federal agency charged withprotecting human health and theenvironment. The EPA’s headquartersis a short Metro ride from GW Law.13 U.S. Capitol and CongressionalOfficesRecent field placements on CapitolHill have included the Senate Health,Education, and Pensions Committee;the Senate Judiciary Committee;and the House Republican JudiciaryCommittee. The Hill is easilyaccessible from GW Law by Metro.14 U.S. Supreme CourtThe highest court in the land is anideal venue for students to observehigh-profile legal proceedings, aswell as pursue clerkships and fieldplacements. During the past sevenyears, six GW Law grads have goneon to clerk for Supreme Court justices.The court is accessible by Metro.34 GW LAW | JURIS DOCTOR PROGRAM

352714121669171481113151018Foggy BottomMetro Center15 Library of CongressWith the world’s largest collectionof legal materials, the Library ofCongress is an excellent researchresource for law students in all areasof specialization.16 Department of JusticeGW Law students frequently findfield placements at the government’slegal headquarters, working infields ranging from counterterrorismto intellectual property litigation.The Justice Department is a shortMetro ride from the Law School.17 U.S. District Court for theDistrict of ColumbiaThe federal trials court forWashington, DC, offers clerkshipopportunities in the chambersof its judges. The district court isMetro- accessible from GW Law.18 Patent and Trademark OfficeThis Alexandria, Virginia, office is acenter of the intellectual property lawcommunity. Recent GW Law studentshave been placed in the Office ofthe Commissioner. The Patent andTrademark Office is easily reached byMetro and is a 20-minute drive fromthe Law School.GW LAW | JURIS DOCTOR PROGRAM 35