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: https://bit.ly/4h43sIb

Top legal advocates, scholars and journalists gathered at Georgetown Law this month to break down the Supreme Court's 2025-26 term, covering voting rights, birthright citizenship, presidential power and more. #SCOTUS #GeorgetownLaw @oneillinstitute.bsky.social @michelebgoodwin.bsky.social

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 citize...

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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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OPINION | "The decision in Trump v Slaughter may not have been as revolutionary as American independence from Britain, but it ushers in momentous changes in the powers of the presidency, and with it, the potential for abuse of presidential power," writes Professor Victoria Nourse in @economist.com.

America’s Supreme Court turns “We the People” on its head

The court has over-extended presidential power, writes Victoria Nourse

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Dr. Michele Goodwin, Faculty Director of the O'Neill Institute, offers a compelling and rich analysis on birthright citizenship case.

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Who Gets to Be a Citizen Today? msmagazine.com/2026/06/30/b...

In her latest opinion on @ms.now, Georgetown Law Professor Maria Glover argues that the most important story of this Supreme Court term isn't who wins or loses, it's the court's steady accumulation of power at the expense of lower courts, Congress, and voters: https://bit.ly/4eDzrgJ #SCOTUS

Opinion | The authoritarian power play is happening at the Supreme Court

J. Maria Glover: The Supreme Court has been seizing power for itself — from the lower courts, from Congress and from the voters. These are not scattered rulings; they are one move, made over and over.

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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: https://bit.ly/4g0gPIV

What I'm Working On: Hear from @shbarclay.bsky.social on her surprising find in Justice O'Connor's private papers, her forthcoming book and her next project: AI and the First Amendment.

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 landmark NFL Concussion Settlement. This spring, Georgetown Law students heard directly from Jenkins and the attorneys behind the $1.6 billion agreement through a first-of-its-kind practicum.

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

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-re...

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Institute for Int'l Economic Law faculty and alumni 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: https://bit.ly/4ulLEem

Expect the Unexpected: What Happens When Trade Laws are Upended?

Since the second Trump administration took office in early 2025, trade law has been on a wild ride.

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An amicus brief written by Professor Brian Wolfman and students in Georgetown Law's Appellate Courts Immersion Clinic was cited by Justice Brett Kavanaugh in a concurring opinion for the recent unanimous #SupremeCourt decision Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II. Opinion: https://bit.ly/4doPjBY

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: https://bit.ly/3PwHYZ6

Professor David Cole to the Class of 2026: "Hope is what gets us to stand up when others say sit down... my hope is that as lawyers, you will choose the action that produces hope, not the fatalism of the spectator." 🎓 Watch the ceremony replay: https://bit.ly/4veEWIj

Georgetown Law's Class of 2026 graduates today! 🎓 Ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m. EDT on Georgetown University's Hilltop campus. Watch the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@georgetownuniversity

As Commencement approaches this weekend, we sat down with three Class of 2026 graduates who found belonging at Georgetown Law through mentorship. They reflect on the communities that shaped their experience and their commitment to giving back. https://bit.ly/4d5Kq1L

‘A Special Bond': Class of 2026 Graduates Reflect on Finding Belonging through Mentorship

With more than 2,500 students, faculty and staff working across a campus that spans three city blocks, the Georgetown Law community is vibrant and vast, offering abundant opportunities for learning and hands-on experience in the nation's capital.

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OPINION | The #hantavirus cruise ship outbreak isn't another COVID-19. But it reveals how little has changed since the pandemic, writes Georgetown Law's Lawrence O. Gostin in @washingtonpost.com @postopinions.bsky.social @oneillinstitute.bsky.social https://wapo.st/4dv9CP9

Opinion | The hantavirus outbreak is a warning the world cannot ignore

The virus will not be another covid-19. But it does show how unprepared the world remains.

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Four Georgetown Law professors rank among the 100 most-cited legal scholars in legal academia. Professors Vladeck, Goodwin, McLeod and Krishnakumar all earned spots on the "Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2025" list, compiled by law librarians at George Mason University.

Four Georgetown Law Faculty Members Make List of Most-Cited Legal Scholars of 2025

Four Georgetown Law professors, Stephen Vladeck, Michele Goodwin, Allegra McLeod and Anita Krishnakumar, are among the 100 most-cited scholars in legal academia, according to a ranking compiled by law librarians at George Mason University.

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Join the Center for Health and Human Rights, GU Global Health Institute, and Georgetown Americas Institute on April 30 for a fireside conversation featuring Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, director of PAHO. He will share his vision for shaping health equity across the Americas. RSVP: https://ow.ly/j1m350YJ1Gf

The 2026 Samuel Dash Conference on Human Rights brought together youth advocates and legal experts to discuss climate justice, human rights and the power of the courts. @youthvgov.bsky.social Read more: https://bit.ly/4msropm

Prof. @greggbloche.bsky.social writes for @bloomberglaw.com on the Supreme Court's Chiles v. Salazar ruling and what it means for professional accountability in medicine and law. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4shJStP

TODAY: The Supreme Court Tackles Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment hosted by the Supreme Court Institute. Join Michael Dreeben, Laura Donohue, @paulohm.bsky.social, and Julie O'Sullivan as they break down Chatrie v. United States. 📍 Hotung 1000/Zoom 🕓 4:00 PM ET 🔗 https://bit.ly/4sZpkrj

In 2024, The University of Tulsa College of Law & O'Neill launched a Reproductive Justice Practicum. Since then, students have conducted research to support efforts to counter the criminalization of reproductive health care & expand access to it. Join us for their findings: https://ow.ly/mWyl50Yvtyw

Tomorrow: The Supreme Court Tackles Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment hosted by the Supreme Court Institute. Join Michael Dreeben, Laura Donohue, @paulohm.bsky.social, and Julie O'Sullivan as they break down Chatrie v. United States. 📍 Hotung 1000/Zoom 🕓 4:00 PM ET 🔗 https://bit.ly/4sZpkrj

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, Georgetown honors the Hoya women who shape history every day. The 2026 Georgetown Women’s Forum showcased the brilliance, resilience, and leadership of alumnae. Read more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4v6EtIQ

Georgetown Law’s National Security Crisis Simulation returned, putting students in the hot seat on cyber threats, space challenges, and high‑stakes decision‑making. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4bKgEgX

Nothing better than a sunny day at Georgetown Law. ☀️

A little puppy love makes all the difference 🐶✨ This past February, OSL’s Wellness Wednesdays brought some much-needed stress relief. Stay tuned for more opportunities to recharge with OSL.

Are we more or less prepared for the next pandemic than we were for COVID-19? To find out, join us on 17 March at 3pm ET for a conversation on the future of pandemics and global health. Register for in-person: rb.gy/tfnyfq Register for online: rb.gy/d53zjj

Professor @dorothyabrown.bsky.social, L'83, wrote Getting to Reparations for skeptics — because a few years ago, she was one. After researching the racial wealth gap, she changed her mind. Her new book lays out the legal roadmap. Read our full interview: https://bit.ly/4tVFgM8

In ‘Getting to Reparations,’ Professor Dorothy Brown, L’83, Charts the Path to Restitution for Black Americans

When it came to the practical possibility of the U.S. government paying reparations to Black Americans in response to the enduring harms of slavery and racism, Professor and Georgetown Law alumna Doro...

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SCOTUS ended affirmative action in 2023. What comes next? Yale Law Professor Justin Driver delivers the 2026 Thomas F. Ryan Lecture this Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. in Hart Auditorium. Reception & book signing to follow. RSVP: https://bit.ly/4aQUtW4