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, 124 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 380. With 95 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 31.44% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 19.50% at Washington and Lee University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 165 and the average GPA is 3.72. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 83.33%. For the 118 graduates in 2023, 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.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 Washington and Lee University School of Law tuition & fee is $55,550 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 2.00% compared to last year from $54,460 to $55,550.
96.83% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $32,500 at Washington and Lee University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 58.51% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2024 Tuition & fees$55,550
2023 Tuition & fees$54,460
Average Grant Amount$32,500
Grant Received96.83%

Washington and Lee University School of Law Directory Information

Washington and Lee University School of Law's calendar type is Semester system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in May, October, and December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 85 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2024 enrollment is July 1, 2024. There is no application fee and free for applying.