The Washington and Lee University School of Law seeks to cultivate broad-minded, highly skilled, and honorable practitioners of law. We do so within a diverse and collaborative intellectual community exemplifying rigor, trust, and civility.
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W&L Law has long been an innovator in legal education, and these innovations have allowed the School to build a singular community that educates students for character and challenges them to solve the problems they will face in a complex world. It fosters a desire not simply to act, but to act intelligently and ethically.
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 size7:1student/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.
No. 3in the nation for employment 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.
A cutting-edge legal education. A close-knit community. Welcome to W&L Law.