At a Glance
166median LSAT
3.73median GPA
Class of 2027
Our newest class includes 125 students from 28 states and four countries. Full class profile.
$30,976average scholarship award
Financial Support
Over 90% of our students receive financial aid, and we rank continually among the nation's best value law schools.
$730average rent
Livable Lexington
Law school is hard. Life in law school doesn't have to be. Our low cost of living and six minute commutes to campus are just some of things that make Lexington a great place to live during law school.
20research/writing
class size 7:1student/faculty
ratio
class size 7:1student/faculty
ratio
Personalized Legal Education
Our liberal arts model provides small classes and unparalleled faculty access so students can design a legal education that is a custom fit for their career objectives.
100%
Experience, W&L Law
All students at W&L are guaranteed a lawyering experience with real clients. Learn more about our committment to experiential education.
No. 3in the nation for employment
Class of 2023, JD Required Jobs
Class of 2023, JD Required Jobs
Top 20in Federal Clerkships
Outcomes Matter
W&L Law is committed to great outcomes for our graduates. The Classes of 2021-2023 had a ten-month employment rate of 96% in all jobs. W&L Law consistently ranks in the top 20 nationally in federal clerkships. More employment outcomes.
25jurisdictions89%pass rate
Passing the Bar
On average, our graduates take the bar exam in 25 different states, and our four-year bar pass average for first-time takers is nearly 90 percent nationwide.
Email: LawAdm@wlu.edu
Phone: 540-458-8503
Washington and Lee University
School of Law
Office of Admissions
Sydney Lewis Hall, Room 400
Lexington, VA 24450-0303
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