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Washington University School of Law
St. Louis, Missouri
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2024 admissions cycle
Washington University School of Law is a prestigious JD program located in St. Louis, Missouri. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, Washington University School of Law was ranked 14 by US News & World Report, making it a top-tier law school for admissions-focused applicants. For the 2024 admissions cycle, Washington University School of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 136 with an acceptance rate of 19.9%, positioning it among the most selective law schools for JD applicants.
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Washington University School of Law is one of the top law schools in the United States and offers students an outstanding legal education in an intellectually challenging and collegial environment. WashULaw has created flexible graduate law programs (LLM and Master of Legal Studies) to help international lawyers, US-trained lawyers, and other professionals take the next step in their careers. Students are able to customize a curriculum that meets their specific goals. As part of a world-renowned teaching and research university, WashULaw is an integral part of the campus and university life, and graduate students are encouraged to participate fully in the academic life of the law school and the university.
WashULaw professors are recognized for excellent teaching and scholarship and are highly accessible to our students. LLM students have the opportunity to enroll in upper-class courses and study with leaders in their field to develop new skills and refine legal specialties. WashULaw offers residential programs on campus in St. Louis, Missouri, or students may study from anywhere in the world with our online programs (@WashULaw).