Welcome to (or back to) GW Law!  You've chosen an excellent place to pursue your legal education and will be in Washington, DC during an exciting and exhilarating time.  Our nation currently grapples with health care reform and the debate is sure to be interesting and engaging when our law makers return to Congress from their summer break.  Our own surging Washington Nationals recently won 8 straight games and are battling the Kansas City Royals for the dubious position of first pick in next year's draft.  And at GW Law you will not only receive a top-notch education but you will join a wonderful community of academics, professionals, and classmates who will be your friends and colleagues for a lifetime.

There are exciting new developments and many opportunities to get involved at GW Law.  The law school recently established an Associate Dean of Public Interest and hired the esteemed Alan Morrison to head this position.  We have over forty student organizations covering all sorts of interests from the Equal Justice Foundation, to the Federalist Society, to the GW Sailing Club.  And if there isn't a group that matches your interest, get your friends together and create one!  Whatever your fancy, I encourage you to get involved and make the most of your time here at GW Law.  Although three years sounds like a long time (and that first year may seem like it lasts forever) it will go by quickly.

The Student Bar Association (SBA) is here to help you enjoy your time at GW Law and act as the students' voice to the administration. As President of the SBA, I will be sending you emails and updates about a variety of events and activities that will occur throughout the year.  Hopefully I'll keep you not only informed and engaged but also amused enough so that you don't have to set up an automatic filter to your trash folder for my emails!  Starting with Orientation, we've got a number of fun things planned this year to help you enjoy yourself and give you a break from your studies.  In addition, we're always here to address any questions or concerns you may have about GW Law.  We're excited to work with you and make sure that you have the best experience possible in law school.

In the next few days you will go through Orientation, during which you will have the opportunity to hear from Deans and professors of our law school, as well as meet your new classmates and friends.  It will be a busy and occasionally frantic time as you get acclimated to a new environment and new experience.  Please take advantage of this opportunity to familiarize yourself with your new surroundings and get ready for the beginning of the school year.  There are a number of eager student volunteers ready and willing to help you out and answer any questions you may have.  I encourage you to reach out and contact the SBA and the returning students as you find your place at GW Law.  Once again, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to GW Law and I look forward to sharing this tremendous experience with you.