What does W&L stand for?

W&L stands for Washington and Lee University, a law school located in Lexington, Virginia.

What LSAT score do I need for Washington and Lee Law School?

LSAT requirements for Washington and Lee Law School vary by cycle. Visit our school page for the latest admissions data.

What GPA do I need for Washington and Lee Law School?

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What is Washington and Lee Law School's acceptance rate?

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Washington and Lee University (W&L) Acceptance Rate, LSAT & GPA

Washington and Lee Law School Admissions Overview

Key admissions statistics from the 2019 ABA 509 report.

Acceptance Rate

33.5%

Applications

2531

Class Size

124

Median LSAT

163

25th–75th: 157–164

Median GPA

3.64

25th–75th: 3.43–3.73

Washington and Lee Law School Employment Outcomes

Employment and bar passage data from ABA 509 disclosures.

JD Employment Rate

92.7%

Bar Pass Rate

89.36%

Washington and Lee Law School Financial Overview

Scholarship & Grant Aid

Students Receiving Grants

96%

93rd percentile

Median Grant

$34,500

Grant Range (25th–75th)

$20,000 – $40,000

Grant Distribution

31%

65%

< Half Tuition: 31.0%

Half to Full: 65.0%

Conditional Scholarships

This school reports no conditional scholarships.

Admissions Contact

https://law.wlu.edu/admissions LawAdm@wlu.edu 540-458-8503

Also known as

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Wisdom from Washington and Lee Law School Admits

WearyVictoriousKingfisher

2.89 / 170 • George Washington University • 11 months ago

Don’t overthink. Trust the process and do your best. Refuse massive debt! I recommend getting a...

gabagool

3.73 / 171 • Duke University • 11 months ago

Always write the Why X

Holler-Scholar

4.09 / 171 • University of Notre Dame • 3 months ago

I LOVE NOTRE DAME

PsychaCola

3.7 / 167 • University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign • 11 months ago

LSAT: took multiple times, 167 highest. GPA: 3.7ish in a STEM field, then flunked out of...

AuroraEagle

3.53 / 169 • Washington and Lee University • 2 weeks ago

Unless it’s a Top 14 law school (and even then, reconsider), don’t pay full tuition/sticker...

georgiapeach88

3.4 / 164 • University of Maryland • 11 months ago

I went to Maryland Law for my 1L year (2022-2023) and then transferred doing the early decision...

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Washington and Lee Law School (W&L)

Washington and Lee Law School Admissions Overview

Washington and Lee Law School Employment Outcomes

Scholarship & Grant Aid

Students Receiving Grants

Median Grant

Grant Range (25th–75th)

Grant Distribution

Conditional Scholarships

Admissions Contact

Wisdom from Washington and Lee Law School Admits