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Law Schools in Virginia

Are you are looking to go to one of the law schools in Virginia? There are 8 ABA accredited law schools in Virginia.

The highest ranked law school in Virginia is University of Virginia, which was ranked 8 by US News in 2023. The school has an LSAT median of 171 and a GPA median of 3.94.

The best law school in Virginia depends on what you're looking for. Every law school is different, just like every person is different.

Other schools in Virginia include Antonin Scalia Law School, Washington and Lee Law School, William and Mary Law School, University of Richmond School of Law, Regent University School of Law, Liberty University School of Law, Appalachian School of Law. If you want to go to law school in Virginia, you should consider these schools.

ABA accredited law schools in Virginia

  1. UVA Law School
  2. Antonin Scalia Law School
  3. Washington and Lee Law School
  4. William and Mary Law School
  5. University of Richmond School of Law
  6. Regent University School of Law
  7. Liberty University School of Law
  8. Appalachian School of Law

You can also check out law schools in the states that border Virginia: Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Washington, D.C..

Detailed information on Virginia law schools

UVA Law School

Charlottesville, Virginia
Rank 8 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 8 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 166/171/173
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.69/3.94/3.99
  • Acceptance rate: 12.9
  • Bar passage rate: 94.8

Antonin Scalia Law School

Fairfax, Virginia
Rank 32 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 32 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 158/166/167
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.45/3.83/3.93
  • Acceptance rate: 19.6
  • Bar passage rate: 90.6

Washington and Lee Law School

Lexington, Virginia
Rank 40 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 40 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 159/164/166
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.47/3.66/3.78
  • Acceptance rate: 32.7
  • Bar passage rate: 86.7

William and Mary Law School

Williamsburg, Virginia
Rank 45 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 45 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 160/165/166
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.5/3.75/3.85
  • Acceptance rate: 46.0
  • Bar passage rate: 93.8

University of Richmond School of Law

Richmond, Virginia
Rank 60 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 60 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 158/163/165
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.33/3.75/3.87
  • Acceptance rate: 33.7
  • Bar passage rate: 84.8

Regent University School of Law

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Rank 125 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 125 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 153/157/160
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.26/3.63/3.9
  • Acceptance rate: 41.3
  • Bar passage rate: 76.8

Liberty University School of Law

Lynchburg, Virginia
Rank 135 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 135 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 150/152/155
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.19/3.49/3.74
  • Acceptance rate: 55.2
  • Bar passage rate: 88.3

Appalachian School of Law

Grundy, Virginia
Rank 180 (US News 2023)
  • Ranked: 180 by US News in 2023.
  • LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 144/146/149
  • GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 2.79/3.21/3.51
  • Acceptance rate: 48.5
  • Bar passage rate: 34.0

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