Women in the Law
A new installation at Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrates the first female graduates of the law school.
Learn MoreAt a Glance
163median LSAT
3.63median GPA
Class of 2023
Our newest class includes 120 students from 27 states and six countries. Full class profile.
$27,846average scholarship award
Financial Support
Over 90% of our students receive financial aid, and we rank continually among the nation's best value law schools.
$650average 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
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class size 7:1student/faculty
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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. 2in employment in DC, VA, MD
Top 20in Federal Clerkships
Outcomes Matter
W&L Law is committed to great outcomes for our graduates. The Class of 2019 had a ten-month employment rate of 92.7 percent in JD required/preferred jobs. W&L Law ranked 14th nationally in JD jobs and 13th nationally in federal clerkships. More employment outcomes.
23jurisdictions88%pass rate
Passing the Bar
On average, our graduates take the bar exam in 26 different states, and our three-year bar pass average for first-time takers is 89 percent.
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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