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- 1 Washington and Lee University School of Law
- 1.1 Washington and Lee University School of Law at a Glance
- 1.2 Key Takeaways
- 1.3 Admissions — Selective Profile in Lexington, VA
- 1.4 Tuition, Scholarships, and Debt — Private Cost Frame
- 1.5 Employment Outcomes — Small Graduating Class, VIRGINIA Lead Market
- 1.6 Bar Passage — Above Weighted Benchmark
- 1.7 Academics and Programs
- 1.8 Location and Legal Market — Lexington, VA to VIRGINIA
- 1.9 The TLS Assessment — Lexington, VA, Above Weighted Benchmark
- 1.10 Frequently Asked Questions
- 1.11 Methodology and Sources
Washington and Lee University School of Law
| Verified snapshot | School-specific record |
|---|---|
| Admissions (2025 entering class) | applications: 2341; offers: 532; accepted: 22.73%; yield: 24.06%; LSAT median: 167; GPA median: 3.75 |
| Employment (2025 class) | graduates: 110; bar-required: 101 of 110 (91.82%); 251+ lawyer firms: 39 of 110 (35.45%); federal clerkships: 10 of 110 (9.09%); leading market: VIRGINIA |
| Bar (2025 first-time) | first-time passage: 93.46%; jurisdiction benchmark: 82.75%; difference: 10.71 percentage points |
| Tuition (2025–26) | $57,450 |
| Grants (2024–25) | 342 recipients (97%) |
Washington and Lee University School of Law at a Glance
| Field | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Washington and Lee University School of Law[4] |
| Type | Private[1] |
| Status | Operating[4] |
| Accreditation | Fully approved[4] |
| Location | Lexington, VA[4] |
| Latest entering class | 2025[1] |
| Applications | 2341[1] |
| Acceptance rate | 22.73%[1] |
| LSAT median | 167[1] |
| GPA median | 3.75[1] |
| Tuition | $57,450[1] |
| Latest employment class | Class of 2025[3] |
| Bar-required employment | 101 of 110 (91.82%)[3] |
| Large-firm employment (251+) | 39 of 110 (35.45%)[3] |
| Federal clerkships | 10 of 110 (9.09%)[3] |
| First-time bar passage | 93.46%[2] |
| Research cutoff | Research cutoff: 2026-08-30 |
Key Takeaways
| Decision lens | Verified record |
|---|---|
| Admissions | 2025: 22.73% accepted; medians 167 LSAT / 3.75 GPA; yield 24.06% |
| Price / aid | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source tuition: $57,450; 2024-2025 academic year grants: 342 recipients (97%) |
| Employment | Class of 2025; bar-required 101 of 110 (91.82%); lead market VIRGINIA; 251+ firms 39 of 110 (35.45%) |
| Licensing | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort first-time 93.46%; 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort benchmark difference 10.71 percentage points |
Admissions — Selective Profile in Lexington, VA
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| LSAT median | 167[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA median | 3.75[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Acceptance rate | 22.73%[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Completed applications | 2341[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Offers of admission | 532[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Yield | 24.06%[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Latest entering-class year | 2025[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Current-pool matriculants | 128[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Total first-year enrollment | 131[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT 25th percentile | 161[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT 75th percentile | 168[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA 25th percentile | 3.51[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA 75th percentile | 3.85[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| ABA-reported application deadline (not current-cycle verified) | March 1[1] | 2025 questionnaire/current information |
Tuition, Scholarships, and Debt — Private Cost Frame
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,450[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Mandatory fees | $2,490[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Estimated living costs | Disclosed off-campus allowance: $21,890[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Grant recipients | 342 recipients (97%)[1] | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Conditional-scholarship treatment | ABA disclosure reports no conditional scholarships[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Tuition reporting year | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Grant 25th, median, and 75th percentiles | $19,000 / $33,500 / $41,500[1] | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Scholarship retention results | 0 of 0[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
Employment Outcomes — Small Graduating Class, VIRGINIA Lead Market
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Law-firm employment at 251+ lawyers | 39 of 110 (35.45%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Federal clerkships | 10 of 110 (9.09%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Bar-passage-required employment | 101 of 110 (91.82%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Graduating class size | 110[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Employment geography | VIRGINIA (24); NEW YORK (17); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (11)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Latest employment class year | Class of 2025[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| J.D.-advantage employment | 1 of 110 (0.91%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Unemployed and seeking | 3 of 110 (2.73%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| State and local clerkships | 14 of 110 (12.73%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Government employment | 11 of 110 (10.00%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Public-interest employment | 4 of 110 (3.64%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| School-funded positions | 1 of 110 (0.91%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
Bar Passage — Above Weighted Benchmark
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| First-time bar-passage rate | 93.46%[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Weighted jurisdiction average | 82.75%[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Difference from weighted jurisdiction average | 10.71 percentage points[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Ultimate bar-passage rate | 98.13%[2] | Class of 2023 two-year ultimate bar-admission outcomes |
| Latest bar reporting year | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
Academics and Programs
| ABA curricular field | Reported seats / positions / source-cell value |
|---|---|
| Clinic seats available | 32 (2024-2025 academic year) |
| Field-placement positions filled | 92 (2024-2025 academic year) |
| Co-curricular-offerings source cell | 14 (2024-2025 academic year) |
Location and Legal Market — Lexington, VA to VIRGINIA
| Geographic field | Disclosed value |
|---|---|
| School location | Lexington, VA |
| Reported employment geography | VIRGINIA (24); NEW YORK (17); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (11) |
| Graduating class | Class of 2025 |
The TLS Assessment — Lexington, VA, Above Weighted Benchmark
| Applicant comparison | Source-backed input |
|---|---|
| Price evidence | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source $57,450; 2024-2025 academic year grant recipients 342 recipients (97%) |
| Job mix | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 bar-required 101 of 110 (91.82%); Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 251+ firms 39 of 110 (35.45%); Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 federal clerkships 10 of 110 (9.09%) |
| Geography | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 VIRGINIA (24); NEW YORK (17); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (11) |
| Licensing | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort first-time 93.46%; 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort difference 10.71 percentage points |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Verified answer |
|---|---|
| What do the verified admissions figures show for Washington and Lee University School of Law? | applications: 2341; offers: 532; accepted: 22.73%; LSAT median: 167; GPA median: 3.75 — 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025).[1] |
| Which price and aid figures are verified for Washington and Lee University School of Law? | tuition: $57,450 (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source); mandatory fees: $2,490 (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source); grant recipients: 342 recipients (97%) (2024-2025 academic year); conditional aid: ABA disclosure reports no conditional scholarships (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source).[1] |
| What employment pattern is disclosed for Washington and Lee University School of Law? | graduates: 110; bar-required: 101 of 110 (91.82%); 251+ lawyer firms: 39 of 110 (35.45%); federal clerkships: 10 of 110 (9.09%); reported geography: VIRGINIA (24); NEW YORK (17); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (11) — Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026.[3] |
| What bar-passage results are verified for Washington and Lee University School of Law? | first-time passage: 93.46% (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); weighted benchmark: 82.75% (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); difference: 10.71 percentage points (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); ultimate passage: 98.13% (Class of 2023 two-year ultimate bar-admission outcomes).[2] |
Methodology and Sources
- Washington and Lee University School of Law's evidence was researched through 2026-08-30; every time-sensitive value keeps its source cohort.
- Shared provenance and conflict policy for the Lexington, VA record: TLS data methodology.
- Cohort credentials for Washington and Lee University School of Law: admissions-data definitions.
- The VIRGINIA (24) outcome frame uses employment-data definitions.
- Licensure comparisons for Lexington, VA use bar-passage definitions.
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 ABA standard 509 individual report (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 ABA bar individual report (2026), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 ABA employment individual report (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Phase 1 inventory-listed primary source 1 (page title not independently rechecked by baseline builder), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-28).
