George Washington University, Law School
M.S.L. in Government Procurement Law
Washington, USA
MLS
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 2,743 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended, Distance Learning
* program is 24 credits total
Key Summary
About: The M.S.L. in Government Procurement Law at The George Washington University Law School teaches government contracts, acquisition, and public procurement. The programme draws on 60+ years of experience, renowned faculty, and proximity to Washington, D.C., giving access to policymakers and regulators. Courses are on Foggy Bottom with JD and LLM students. Study full‑time to finish in one year or part‑time, taking one or two courses per semester or summer.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in acquisition, contracting, compliance, and procurement policy. These roles include contracting officer, procurement counsel, acquisition manager, compliance advisor, and positions in government agencies, industry, consulting services.
Why Get a Government Procurement Law MSL at GW Law?
Reputation
The world's preeminent government contracts law program, educating successful government procurement professionals for more than 60 years, offering unparalleled opportunities to learn, conduct research and publish, broaden your professional network, and engage with practitioners, adjudicators, and policy-makers.
Location
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.
Network
We have a vast 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. A GW Law degree provides our graduates with the knowledge, connections, and opportunities to become leaders in the acquisition community worldwide.
Curriculum & Faculty
Our expansive and diverse curriculum, taught by our world-renowned faculty, 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.
Learn At Your Pace
To ensure maximum flexibility, the program can accommodate both full-time students interested in completing the degree in one year and part-time students who may wish to take one or two courses a semester or summer session, if relevant course work is offered. All enrolled students will take courses on the Foggy Bottom campus, alongside JD and LLM students, thereby benefitting from the experience of faculty, budding legal professionals, and seasoned practitioners.
For more information, please read our complete Program Guide for the M.S.L. in Government Procurement Law on our website.