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The GW Law Career Development Office provides personalized guidance and resources to empower students in crafting their career trajectories. From tailored counseling sessions to industry-specific workshops, we ensure students are equipped with the tools and knowledge to succeed in their legal careers.
The Career Development Office (CDO) at GW Law is dedicated to partnering with our students to develop their personalized career plans. Our experienced counselors work with students to understand their individual goals, formulate an effective job search strategy, and develop the professional skills needed in today’s complex legal environment.
CDO resources are available 24/7 through CORE. Evening students may schedule counseling appointments for after 5:00 pm.
Our online resources are continuously updated to provide students with the most current career planning tools. An extensive calendar of events, workshops, and recruiting programs are hosted each year to help students identify their passions and connect with employers. GW Law graduates are leaders in law firms, government agencies, nonprofits, and corporations worldwide. Let us help you build connections and take your first steps toward a meaningful legal career.
Career Starter Kit
Start your legal career journey on the right foot.
Navigating Virtual Interviews
Get ready to make the most of your interview!
Upcoming Events
The CDO hosts several events throughout the year. Please check back for upcoming events.
News & Spotlights
Student Spotlight: Konya Margai, Class of 2028
Margai Describes Her Experience as a Sotomayor Program Judicial Intern
September 2, 2026
Margai reflects on her summer with the Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program.
Student Spotlight: Alexis Coletti, Class of 2027
The Field Placement Program and Career Development Office Helped Shape Her Law School Experience, Coletti Says
August 18, 2026
GW Law student Alexis Coletti, Class of 2027, has spent her law school experience so far taking advantage of every opportunity available.
GW Law Student Selected for Skadden Fellowship
December 15, 2025
David Boord was selected for the two-year Skadden Fellowship. He'll work for the ACLU of Alaska on a project to advance housing rights for rural Alaskans.
Recent GW Law Graduates Accept 62 Clerkships Across 15 States
October 2, 2025
GW Law students have a long history of securing judicial clerkships, including within the United States Supreme Court.
