About the SBA

The Student Bar Association is the student government at The George Washington University Law School. The SBA organizes events and provides resources for students and student organizations. The SBA also represents law student interests to the law school, George Washington University, and the legal community at large.

Similar to the U.S. federal government, the SBA Constitution organizes the SBA into three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judical. Each branch has unique characteristics and responsibilities, but all are composed of current law students.

The Executive Branch sets the policy agenda and conducts the day-to-day business of the SBA. The President is the head of the executive branch and is the chief executive of the SBA. The Executive Vice President assists the President in guiding the direction of the SBA.

The Legislative Branch is composed of the SBA Senate and is headed by the Executive Vice President. Each class is represented by elected Senators whose terms last one year.

The Senate proposes, considers, and votes on legislation. This includes approving the Student Bar Association Budget, chartering student organizations, amending the Constitution, and establishing the bylaws which govern SBA actions. The Senate also confirms Executive Board and Judicial Branch presidential appointees. The Senate typically meets every other week during the school year.

The Judicial Branch is composed of four Associate Judges and one Chief Judge, appointed by the President to terms that last as long as they are students at the law school. The Court interprets the Constitution and Bylaws and settles other disputes.