Government Procurement Law GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: SEE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY LAW
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 public procurement program, educating successful government procurement lawyers and professionals for more than 60 years. The program’s internationally known faculty, myriad curricular offerings, and cutting-edge public programs are at the forefront of innovation in this crucial area of law.
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 they hold an externship with a federal agency or with the World Bank, argue a moot court case before federal judges, or negotiate a contract in an experiential course, our students gain preparation for the demands of a complex procurement law practice through our practicebased offerings. Our expansive and diverse curriculum provides students with a richer understanding of how procurement systems operate, both in the United States and abroad, and exposes
students to varying perspectives on emerging issues in the law. Our distinguished faculty, recognized as thought leaders in the field, produce scholarship that changes the way the world thinks and talks about public procurement. We have a vast and dedicated alumni base comprised of leaders in the government procurement bar. The program also enjoys strong ties to policymakers, 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 policymakers in the acquisition community domestically and abroad.
Professor Steven Schooner advises a student.
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