Washington and Lee University School of Law

Lexington, VA Private ABA Accredited

W&L Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1849, Washington and Lee University School of Law, also known as W&L Law, is a private law school located in Lexington, Virginia. Last year, 128 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 369. With 92 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
For the academic year 2025-2026, the acceptance rate is 22.73% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 24.06% at Washington and Lee University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 167 and the average GPA is 3.75. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 89.36%. For the 118 graduates in 2025, 107 students got full-time jobs and 2 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Washington and Lee University School of Law.

2027 Tuition & fees

The 2027 Washington and Lee University School of Law tuition & fee is $62,835 for prospective students.
96.61% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $33,500 at Washington and Lee University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 53.31% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2027 Tuition & fees1$62,835
2026 Tuition & fees2$62,835
Average Grant Amount$33,500
Grant Received96.61%
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Washington and Lee University School of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

Washington and Lee University School of Law Directory Information

Washington and Lee University School of Law's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in October, December, and May. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 85 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2027 enrollment is March 1, 2027. There is no application fee and free for applying.